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.
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Profile
Work Department
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Position
Charlotte Shieh has worked on a range of contentious litigation, employment and regulatory matters.
Charlotte has assisted clients including financial institutions, tertiary institutions, and insurance companies.
Career
Joined Clifford Chance 2017
Admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong 2020
Languages
Speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin
Education
University of Cambridge (BA History) 2014
University of Hong Kong (JD) 2016
University of Hong Kong (PCLL) 2017
University of Cambridge (MA) 2018
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Testimonials
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- 'The team led by Soo Khim Keoy and comprising Charlotte Shieh and Isaac Lam is a delight to work with.'
- 'Soo Khim has extensive experience in litigation matters. He is approachable and is able to provide pragmatic advice to client. Charlotte Shieh is hardworking and thorough and has a strong sense of judgment.'
- 'One of the best litigation firms in Hong Kong and the Mainland. Very capable individuals and adept at handling cross-border disputes.'
- 'Partner Soo Khim Keoy is very well respected in the Hong Kong litigation market. He is extremely commercial and provides sensible and pragmatic solutions. He is very hands on with very competent associates assisting him.'
- 'Clifford Chance’s litigation practice in Hong Kong is recognised as one of the strongest in the region.'
- 'Very strategic and commercial.'
- 'Soo Khim Keoy is a first class litigator – a go-to person when the stakes couldn’t be higher. Charlotte Shieh is absolutely top-notch; an undoubted rising star.'
Work highlights
Acting for the Competition Commission in proceedings commenced in the Competition Tribunal, involving potential abuse of substantial market power by a medical gas supplier in Hong Kong.
Acting for the liquidators to wind up two key offshore units within the Group, and obtain recognition from the Hong Kong courts to regulate and sanction the exercise of the Liquidators' powers.
Acting for a Financial Services Multinational in fending off a high-profile court case brought by its former senior executive for incentives.