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. Amy Ngan heads up the practice; Kevin Leung brings experience in assisting with cross-border shareholder, investment and insolvency litigation. Paul Quinn, Fergus Saurin and Tiana Zhang departed the firm during 2025.
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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.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Amy Ngan
Other key lawyers
Kevin Leung; Yue Qiu