Baker McKenzie advises on the full spectrum of disputes, from banking litigation to family, shareholder and property matters, drawing on its strength in financial services regulatory work, white-collar crime and cyber fraud. Practice head Kwun Yee Cheung is a recognised leader in insolvency and commercial litigation, acting for corporate clients, shareholders and directors in high-stakes matters. Cynthia Tang is highly regarded for her expertise in financial services regulatory enforcement, while Stephen Crosswell is noted for his deep knowledge of TMT, administrative and government-related disputes. Bryan Ng and Gary Seib are also key to the group’s ongoing successes.

Clifford Chance commands a leading position in Hong Kong’s disputes market, acting for top-tier financial institutions, investors and corporates in high-value, complex mandates. The team is adept at resolving shareholder and boardroom disputes, as well as high-stakes trust and commercial matters, many with multi-jurisdictional dimensions. Practice head Ling Ho is recognised for her expertise in IP and technology disputes, while Soo Khim Keoy is a formidable trial and appellate advocate for listed companies, financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals. Charlotte Shieh enhances the firm’s capabilities in regulatory investigations. Former practice head Donna Wacker departed in May 2025.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is a trusted adviser to companies, financial institutions and ultra-high-net-worth individuals across a broad spectrum of disputes. The team is particularly renowned for private wealth litigation, representing ultra-HNW families and trustees in high-value estate matters. Tax disputes remain a core focus, including audit inquiries and tax appeals. Co-chair Brian Gilchrist brings extensive experience across banking, insurance, tax, employment, contentious probate, directors’ duties and minority shareholder disputes. Fellow co-chair Elaine Chen plays a pivotal role in cementing the firm’s reputation in tax and contentious probate litigation.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP is a recognised authority in the Hong Kong dispute resolution market, providing comprehensive expertise across financial services, insolvency and restructuring, and fraud disputes. The group continues to experience growth across a range of matters, including banking, M&A, default, and complex enforcement claims. Notably, the development of cryptocurrency litigation is also a key focus. Team head Jojo Fan continues to expand her practice, acting for Chinese and international banks and financial institutions in their most critical business disputes. Rachael Shek has secured a number of high-profile victories in intricate commercial disputes, injunctions, and enforcement matters. Truman Mak and Paul Quinn strengthen the team, joining from Latham & Watkins LLP and Kirkland & Ellis International LLP, respectively. Gareth Thomas has recently retired from the practice.

A&O Shearman’s litigation team remains a go-to for Chinese companies with secondary US listings, underpinned by the firm’s depth in commercial, regulatory and dispute resolution matters. In banking litigation, the team is regularly instructed by financial market participants in high-stakes disputes, including derivatives claims and contentious regulatory investigations, with practice head Matt Bower at the forefront. Restructuring and insolvency-related litigation continues to generate significant activity, while Melody Chan brings standout expertise across the energy, construction and TMT sectors. Fai Hung Cheung retired from the practice in May 2025.

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP fields a specialist disputes team with standout expertise in regulatory investigations and commercial litigation. Renowned for its work on ‘bet-the-company’ cases, the practice also offers broad capability across compliance and advisory matters. Major financial institutions, professional services firms and high-profile individuals are among its regular clients. Co-chair Martin Rogers is a seasoned litigator with a deep understanding of Hong Kong’s complex regulatory landscape, while fellow co-chair James Wadham is highly regarded for his work on complex audit and professional negligence claims.

Deacons maintains a broad disputes practice spanning shareholder and partnership matters, banking, probate and private wealth, defamation, employment, real estate, insolvency and professional indemnity, with contentious regulatory and family disputes also central to its work. Practice head Joseph Kwan combines commercial litigation expertise with a strong track record in complex asset distribution disputes involving high-net-worth families in Hong Kong. Paul Kwan adds strength in commercial property litigation, while Peter So has been instrumental in building the firm’s reputation in banking and financial services disputes.

Dentons Hong Kong’s litigation practice is active across the full spectrum of disputes, acting for both regulators and regulated individuals, with a strong track record in professional indemnity and disciplinary matters. The firm is also recognised for its expertise in complex boardroom and shareholder disputes, alongside a market-leading injunctions practice. Team head Keith Brandt has been a prominent figure in the Hong Kong disputes market for over 35 years. Richard Keady brings extensive experience in banking and finance disputes, while Robert Rhoda offers a strategic perspective on cross-border matters.

Combining deep strategic insight with extensive international reach, DLA Piper is a go-to for complex cross-border and domestic litigation. The team’s commercial litigation expertise covers shareholder and director disputes, regulatory investigations, banking and finance, employment, IP, construction, shipping, mental health, probate, judicial review, private prosecutions and cyber fraud. Co-head Harris Chan is a highly regarded litigator with significant trial experience, while fellow co-head Kevin Chan continues to grow the firm's reputation in high-profile insurance disputes. Sammy Fang relocated to the firm’s Singapore office in May 2025.

Hogan Lovells’ Hong Kong litigation team is a go-to for complex, high-profile, multi-jurisdictional disputes, acting in courts locally and internationally. Renowned for its disputes capability, the practice offers specialist expertise in commercial and financial services litigation, shareholder disputes, investigations and contentious insolvency. The arrival of Maria Sit from Dechert in November 2024 has significantly strengthened the team. Practice head and solicitor advocate Chris Dobby is recognised for his higher rights of audience before the Hong Kong courts in civil proceedings, while Mark Lin combines litigation expertise with deep sector knowledge in TMT and financial services.

Following its recent demerger from Mayer Brown, Johnson Stokes & Master fields a leading Hong Kong litigation practice distinguished by its high concentration of qualified solicitor advocates, enabling the team to conduct advocacy directly across a broad range of forums for its high-profile client base. Led by Geoffrey Chan, the group represents major financial institutions, multinational corporations, leading international casino operators and prominent property developers. Nicholas Hunsworth is noted for his strong track record in restructuring and insolvency-related litigation within the financial services sector.

Acting for a distinguished roster of international clients, including major financial institutions and members of the Big Four, Linklaters is highly regarded for its handling of high-stakes, complex banking disputes. Intricate debt enforcement, insolvency and shareholder disputes also remain core areas of activity. Hong Kong-based co-chair Andrew Chung has extensive experience in contentious regulatory investigations and commercial disputes, including matters with significant cross-border implications. Denise Fung is regularly instructed by prominent corporates and leading financial institutions on their most critical business disputes. Justin Tang remains a key member of the team.

 

Minter Ellison advises leading Hong Kong and PRC corporates, family offices and major multinationals across commercial litigation and financial services regulatory work. The team is particularly strong in contentious financial services, corporate disputes and regulatory investigations. David Morrison brings over 35 years’ experience in corporate, regulatory and securities litigation, as well as public and constitutional law. Nathan Dentice enhances the firm’s regulatory offering, frequently acting in disputes involving the SFC and Hong Kong Monetary Authority, while William Barber is noted for his expertise in the strategic management of cross-border litigation.

Norton Rose Fulbright advises a broad client base on complex cross-border disputes, with particular strength in the financial services and insurance sectors. Reflecting challenging macroeconomic conditions, the team has seen rising activity in enforcement, debt recovery and insolvency-related litigation. The practice is also active in trust and contentious probate disputes, often involving tycoon families and high-net-worth individuals. Joint practice heads Daniel Ng and Kevin Hong bring extensive experience across high-profile, contentious mandates.

Reed Smith Richards Butler LLP maintains a strong position in the Hong Kong disputes market, led by a trio of co-chairs. Lianjun Li is qualified in Hong Kong, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and England and Wales, while Min Li is recognised for her expertise in China-related cross-border disputes, international arbitration and complex commercial litigation. Mark West also co-heads the practice from the firm’s Hong Kong office.

Stephenson Harwood is recognised for its broad disputes expertise, spanning shareholder conflicts, professional negligence, employment and fraud claims, with strong capability in complex international litigation. The team has niche strength in trade finance and PRC-related disputes, and also advises on financial services regulatory investigations, an area of growing importance in the region. Practice head Ian Childs remains highly active in contentious regulatory matters, including investigations and defending allegations of misconduct, while Emily Li is noted for her extensive experience in international trade finance disputes, regularly acting for major Chinese banks.

Tanner De Witt is well regarded for its strategic handling of high-stakes disputes. Practice head Pamela Mak specialises in commercial litigation, with particular expertise in shareholder conflicts, breach of contract claims and contentious trust and probate matters. Ian De Witt and Robin Darton are prominent figures in the market, underscored by their membership of the International Insolvency Institute. Sunny Hathiramani is regularly instructed by private equity funds and financial institutions on complex regulatory investigations and civil proceedings, while Troy Greig is noted for his work on cross-border winding-up cases.

Ashurst is recognised for its financial services disputes expertise, with the team frequently leveraging its regulatory and insolvency strengths to handle complex litigation. Internal investigations are another key focus, with the group advising clients on strategy and mitigating regulatory risk. Practice head James Comber is highly regarded for his deep regulatory knowledge, regularly representing financial institutions, asset managers and brokerages. Cliff Chow maintains an active practice centred on international disputes in the corporate, banking and financial services sectors.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP advises leading private equity, hedge fund, asset management and investment banking clients on high-stakes disputes, with particular strength in interim relief applications, including freezing injunctions and receivership orders. Co-chair Gareth Hughes acts for major corporates, financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals in complex matters, while fellow co-chair Tony Dymond, recently relocated from the London office, plays a key role in the firm’s multi-jurisdictional litigation and arbitration work. Mark Johnson remains a prominent figure in the practice.

Gall is a leading Hong Kong disputes boutique, recognised for its role in some of the jurisdiction’s largest and most high-profile cases. The team is active across commercial litigation, fraud, insolvency, emergency injunctive relief, employment and regulatory disputes, with particular strength in proprietary claims, crypto matters and major banking, shareholder and trust litigation. Co-chair Nick Gall is a prominent figure in the Hong Kong disputes market. Chris Wong who also acts as co-chair, brings notable expertise in injunction applications and discovery.

HFW advises on a wide range of cross-border and domestic disputes, acting for leading names in banking, energy, pharmaceuticals, insurance, shipping, aviation, insolvency and major conglomerates, as well as private clients. Cross-border fraud, insolvency, banking and international trade disputes, along with contentious shipping matters, are core to practice head George Lamplough’s active caseload. Edward Beeley regularly appears before the Hong Kong courts in a broad spectrum of disputes, while Karen Cheung advises SOEs and multinationals, and continues to act for high-net-worth individuals in contentious probate and matrimonial matters.

Kennedys advises on multi-jurisdictional disputes across financial services, insurance, construction, engineering and other key sectors. The team is particularly recognised for its work in financial services and investment disputes, cross-border M&A conflicts, and defending directors, accountants and other professionals against professional negligence claims. Rudy Chung, Bertha Ng, and Wilson Fung provide strong leadership within the team. Chung is highly experienced in commercial litigation and broader dispute resolution. Ng is noted for her expertise in proceedings concerning allegations of misconduct by financial sector entities.

King & Wood Mallesons combines deep expertise in domestic PRC law with extensive capability across Hong Kong, English, US, Singaporean and Australian law, managing both domestic and international disputes. The practice is recognised for its work on high-profile matters spanning commercial litigation, banking and finance disputes, insolvency, shareholder conflicts and regulatory investigations. Hong Kong-based co-chair Paul Starr has advised extensively on novel, precedent-setting mandates, while Barbara Chiu continues to act for high-calibre clients, including government officials and leading corporates, on their most critical contentious matters.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP combines leading expertise in high-stakes commercial and trust litigation with a strong multi-jurisdictional platform spanning Asia, the U.S. and Bermuda. The team has recently secured a series of notable wins for US-listed Chinese companies in major commercial and securities disputes. Friven Yeoh joined as co-chair in October 2024, enhancing the firm’s capabilities in complex business litigation. Fellow co-chair Steve Kwok offers particular strength in trial and appellate work before U.S. state and federal courts. Solicitor advocate Rory McAlpine is a recognised name in the Hong Kong disputes market.

Clyde & Co LLP is a go-to practice for China-based clients with outbound litigation needs, with particular strength across the marine, aviation, trade and insurance sectors. Practice head Simon McConnell is highly regarded for his expertise in financial and insolvency disputes, as well as complex regulatory investigations. Matthew Lam plays a central role in the firm’s market-leading shipping practice, advising on charter party disputes, marine casualties and bunker claims. Energy and commodities litigation is a further area of strength, owing to Pryderi Diebschlag‘s expertise.

Eversheds Sutherland has built a strong reputation in financial services disputes, commercial and cross-border litigation, administrative and regulatory challenges, and contentious restructuring and insolvency. Mark Hughes is frequently instructed on complex High Court litigation, including multi-jurisdictional joint venture disputes, fraud and warranty claims, professional negligence matters, and IP disputes. Financial services litigation and regulatory work remain core strengths. Duncan Watt adds further weight with his expertise in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

Fangda Partners stands out for its strength in cross-border litigation with PRC implications, frequently acting for clients on disputes tied to mainland China. The team benefits from close integration with the firm’s leading PRC offices, enabling seamless handling of complex, multi-jurisdictional matters. Practice head Peter Yuen is a seasoned litigator with deep trial and appellate experience, noted for his expertise in high-stakes commercial disputes and his dual Hong Kong and English qualifications.

Haiwen & Partners has carved out a reputation for its disputes practice, with a growing profile in cryptocurrency-related litigation and enforcement actions, alongside its established strength in commercial disputes. Practice head Edward Liu is distinguished by his niche expertise in maritime trade disputes. Lori Ng adds further depth with a versatile practice covering cyber fraud and recovery, personal injury, and contentious family and estate matters.

Hill Dickinson Hong Kong’s Hong Kong disputes team is recognised for its strength in corporate and commercial litigation, contentious insolvency, regulatory investigations, and international trade and commodities disputes. The practice is also building a strong reputation in the fast-evolving area of crypto litigation, having acted in high-stakes claims against major global cryptocurrency exchanges and in disputes involving digital asset settlements and crypto fraud. Key figures include Damien Laracy, Bryan O’Hare, and Yvette Yu, who provide strategic leadership across the team. Jim James adds significant expertise in construction, commodities, energy, and insurance disputes.

Latham & Watkins LLP’s Greater China litigation team is widely recognised for its ability to handle complex, high-value disputes on behalf of leading PRC corporates, SOEs, multinationals, and financial institutions. With lawyers dual-qualified in Hong Kong, mainland China, the UK, and US, the practice is exceptionally well-placed to manage cross-border litigation. Practice head Dominic Geiser is noted for steering significant, often precedent-shaping disputes through the courts. Hui Xu is also a key figure, highly regarded for his work in financial services, technology, and life sciences litigation.

Morrison & Foerster’s litigation team stands out for its market-leading expertise in technology disputes, acting for major tech corporates across Hong Kong, mainland China, and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Drawing on the firm’s renowned IP and TMT capabilities, the group is well placed to advise on complex and novel disputes within the sector. Practice head Timothy Blakely is active across shareholder, antitrust, IP, and enforcement litigation, while Chen Zhu adds significant strength in cross-border civil disputes.

RPC is a market leader in professional negligence, particularly in defending the Big Four accounting firms and other major audit networks. The firm is equally active in high-value commercial disputes, representing leading corporates and financial institutions in complex, multi-jurisdictional matters. Practice head Charles Allen, a seasoned solicitor advocate with over three decades of experience, is noted for his broad disputes expertise. Samuel Hung is a go-to adviser for accountancy firms and insolvency practitioners in negligence-related litigation.

Zhong Lun Law Firm is particularly strong in disputes with a PRC nexus, frequently advising corporates, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals on complex cross-border litigation. Co-chair Frederick Hui, a Solicitor Advocate with Higher Rights of Audience, is well regarded for his expertise in commercial litigation and white-collar crime. Fellow co-chair Gilbert Leung adds strength in shareholder, insolvency, banking, and real estate disputes. Terence Luk further broadens the practice with specialist knowledge in matrimonial and probate litigation.

Gallant has a strong disputes practice, covering a wide range of commercial litigation and arbitration matters. Co-chairs Emily Chick and Dennis Chan provide expertise across banking and financial services, real estate, insolvency, insurance, labour and employment, intellectual property, white-collar crime, and family and matrimonial law.

Howse Williams is well known for handling complex, high-stakes litigation and arbitration in Hong Kong and across the Asia-Pacific region. The disputes group is led by founding partner Chris Howse, a veteran litigator with over 40 years’ experience across the full spectrum of commercial and regulatory disputes. Alongside its commercial litigation strength, the team is also highly active in contentious probate and real estate matters.

Karas So LLP is highly regarded for its expertise in fraud investigations and audit negligence, with a proven track record in high-profile disputes. The firm is noted for its impressive number of Solicitor Advocates, offering clients deep strategic insight into courtroom processes. Jason Karas leads a busy cross-border practice, focusing on commercial litigation as well as governance and regulatory disputes.

Kirkland & Ellis handles the full spectrum of commercial and civil claims, international arbitration, compliance, and investigations, with particular expertise in complex insolvency, trust, and professional negligence disputes. Team head Amy Ngan frequently advises lenders on multijurisdictional enforcement actions involving litigation and insolvency proceedings.

Oldham, Li & Nie handles the full spectrum of contentious work, from corporate and commercial litigation through to arbitration, banking disputes, employment, IP, family and matrimonial matters, probate and trusts, regulatory proceedings, and tax-related disputes. Co-chairs Richard Healy and Anna Chan lead the team on high-stakes mandates, including complex appeals.

Sidley Austin LLP stands out for its disputes expertise, regularly leading on high-value, complex cases across Hong Kong, Mainland China, New York, the Cayman Islands, and Bermuda. Restructuring and insolvency litigation is a core strength, with the team frequently acting in major cases involving leading Chinese real estate corporates. Desmond Ang and Yan Zhang jointly head the practice, with both providing considerable litigation prowess.

Wilkinson & Grist is active across commercial and shareholder disputes, professional negligence, employment, defamation, probate, and administrative law. The team enjoys a strong reputation among leading banks for handling complex banking and finance disputes, while also advising private clients on sensitive family and probate matters. Practice head Ivan Chu is experienced in civil, commercial property, and private client litigation. Florence Chan and Paul Pak-Yin Liu are also key figures in the group.

Withers continues to focus on cross-border disputes with strong links to Mainland China. Practice head Joseph Chu is experienced in commercial litigation, tax and trust disputes, insolvency proceedings, and regulatory investigations. Michael Chik is noted for handling high-value trust and shareholder disputes.