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.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Paul Quinn is truly excellent - responsive, hardworking and always on top of the detail.'
- ‘The leading litigation practice in town, and the team is tremendously familiar with the operations of banking clients like us.’
- ‘HSF Kramer's dispute resolution team excels in financial services litigation and regulatory investigations, specialising in cross-border litigation for financial institutions and corporations, including shareholder disputes, banking disputes, and SFC enforcement. I particularly value the team's deep insight into the Hong Kong market and its multijurisdictional litigation management capabilities.'
- ‘As a client, I find Jason Sung of HSF Kramer's dispute resolution team to be exceptional in financial services litigation and SFC regulatory investigations.'
- ‘HSF team have provided quality services and have been extremely helpful in providing timely and practical advice. ’
- ‘Industry leading dispute practice in Hong Kong with a rich heritage of having been in Hong Kong for a long time and backed up with an impressive track record.’
Key clients
- UBS
- Bank of China
- BNP Paribas
- MMG
- Oasis Investments S.F Holdings Co
Work highlights
Acting for UBS AG, as the co-sponsor of the IPO of China Metal Recycling (Holdings) Limited in the defence of litigation in Hong Kong brought by the liquidators of the Company.
Defending China CITIC Bank International Limited in proceedings brought in the Hong Kong Court by two former clients of the Bank.
Defending BNPP in the litigation proceedings commenced by its former private bank client, Karen Lo.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Rachael Shek
Practice head
Jojo Fan
Other key lawyers
Rachael Shek; Truman Mak; Paul Quinn