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Kwok family

Every case in the archive that involves the Kwok family, best-known first.

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Cases
2
Years
1990 to 2018
Countries
Hong Kong
Subjects
Divorce and feuds, Asian dynasties
Updated
30 October 2026
AI illustration: The International Commerce Centre tower above Hong Kong harbour at night2018 · Hong KongSun Hung Kai's chairman was removed by his mother and brothers, who said he was mentally ill, and cut from the family trustWalter Kwok, eldest son of founder Kwok Tak-seng, was removed as chairman and cut from the trust by his mother and brothers Thomas and Raymond.Kwok Tak-seng founded Sun Hung Kai Properties and left control in a family trust. His eldest son Walter Kwok became chairman, with brothers Thomas and Raymond as vice-chairmen.familybusinessmagazine.com and 2 moreSun Hung Kai Centre at night: Hong Kong Sun Hung Kai Centre at night.1990 · Hong KongSun Hung Kai's eldest son was kidnapped for a record ransom, then removed as chairman by his mother, who controlled the family's sharesWalter Kwok, eldest son of Kwok Tak-seng, was kidnapped in 1997 and removed as chairman in 2008 by his mother, Kwong Siu-hing.Kwok Tak-seng founded Sun Hung Kai Properties. After his death in 1990 his sons Walter, Thomas and Raymond ran it.hkexnews.hk and 3 more