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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Our litigators have tackled high-stakes cases, including complex commercial and white collar cases, and regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings. They have taken on and won precedent-setting court cases and bet-the-company matters, handling trials and appeals and resolving disputes through arbitration, mediation and negotiated settlement. Armed with this experience, our team provide strategic insight to boards and executive teams of multinationals, private capital investors, governments and financial institutions across the globe. 

We have a long history of acting for companies facing class actions, including actual or threatened proceedings, and have successfully defended companies facing some of the largest and most complex group litigations in recent years across multiple jurisdictions. 

With decades of industry experience in key sectors including financial services, energy, TMT, pharmaceuticals, mining, infrastructure, consumer and real estate, we understand your commercial needs.  

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer enjoys a superb reputation for handling a vast range of local and international litigation for blue-chip clients from the firm's office in Hong Kong. The firm is also well placed to serve high net worth individuals and is distinguished by the depth and experience of its bench of litigators, allowing the team to commit substantial resources to the largest and most complex cases. It is notably visible in litigation arising out of financial services litigation and shareholder disputes, as well as general commercial disagreements. Clients benefit from the firm's alternative legal services team based in Shanghai, which offers support on the review of Chinese language documents, as well as from its joint-operation local firm, Kewei.

Work Highlights

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  • HSF Kramer advised BNP Paribas on litigation proceedings commenced by its former private bank client Karen Lo in respect of certain investment transactions made via her private banking accounts.

Strengths

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  • They are very capable and easy to work with, practical, well recognised and offer fair rates.

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  • I like their knowledge of how my firm sees issues. They have a good mix of seniority of partners and associates.

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  • I appreciate the firm's market-leading expertise, depth of talent and responsiveness. The team are well placed to handle complex matters and novel legal issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Rachael Shek
    Band 4Rachael Shek

    Rachael Shek

    Rachael Shek is known for handling a variety of commercial litigation, including asset recovery and shareholder disagreements. She also has noted experience in banking disputes.
    • Rachael leads clients to excellent outcomes through her calm and collected manner. She is commercially excellent and delivers excellent advice.

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    • Rachael gives practical solutions.

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    • She's a seasoned veteran in the litigation space who commands respect from clients. She's very experienced and hands-on. Her clients are global but she's able to relate to them on a regional basis.

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  • Band 5Jojo Fan
    Band 5Jojo Fan

    Jojo Fan

    Jojo Fan is managing partner of the firm's China team. Her practice spans restructuring and insolvency disputes, misappropriation claims and enforcement actions. She frequently handles litigation for a range of Chinese banking clients.

    • Jojo Fan is technically very competent. It's rare to have someone at that level as a youngish partner; it's refreshing to see.

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    • She's an experienced and reliable adviser who is willing to offer practical advice on clients' complex requests.

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    • Jojo Fan is responsive and works comfortably in English and Chinese. She's always prepared to help with budgeting.

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  • Up and ComingPaul Quinn
    Up and ComingPaul Quinn

    Paul Quinn

    Paul Quinn wins respect from the market for his wide-ranging litigation work across audit negligence claims, fraud recovery matters and contract disputes.

    • Paul is a very strong lawyer and a great addition to the HSF litigation team.

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    • He is a well-experienced litigation practitioner who knows the Asia market very well.

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    • Paul does top-end, high-quality work and has developed a name for himself.

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