Operating out of the firm’s Shanghai and Hong Kong offices, the team at Kirkland & Ellis draws on the firm’s broader global network to assist clients with cross-border litigation. Other key areas of instruction for the group include restructuring and insolvency-related disputes, shareholder litigation and contentious trusts issues. Paul Quinn, Fergus Saurin, and Tiana Zhang departed the firm during 2025, and Wilfred Ho joined from White & Case in April 2026.
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Testimonials
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- ‘K&E's team is renowned in the market for its dedication, tenacity, and unrivalled knowledge of its practice areas.'
- 'A market leader in Hong Kong and Greater China in the field of complex and high-value commercial and funds disputes. Its strength across the board makes it stand out.’
- ‘The stand-out disputes partner is Amy Ngan. She has deep knowledge and experience in the market. She has a striking intellect and impressive work ethic.'
- 'Kevin Leung is an incredibly impressive associate with an excellent reputation. He is always across the detail of the cases he is handling.'
Key clients
- Investors in China Evergrande Group
- Liquidators of Scenery Journey Ltd
- Investors in Unigroup International Holdings Ltd
- Investors in China South City Holdings Ltd
- Investors in China Energy Reserve and Chemicals Group Overseas Company Ltd
- Lenders to Byju's Alpha Inc
- Sino-Forest Corporation Litigation Trust
- Bondholders in Tequ Mayflower Ltd
- Allied Weli Development
- FTI Consulting
Work highlights
Acting for an ad hoc committee of investors in complex winding-up proceedings.
Acting for an ad hoc committee of investors in a $1.4bn claim brought against a construction company.
Advising on a high-profile cross-border asset recovery matter involving a multi-jurisdictional USD2.6 billion damages award.
Other key lawyers
Wilfred Ho; Kevin Leung