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Howse Williams

Clinical Negligence (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China

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Our medico-legal team advises doctors, dentists, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, pharmacists, chiropractors, osteopaths and their indemnity providers and other healthcare professionals. We also advise private hospitals, medical group practices, corporate healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies on issues relating to the import and distribution of drugs and pharmaceutical products, drug liability claims and other regulatory matters.


Our team has unrivalled expertise and is widely respected as being a leader in medico-legal and pharmaceutical markets in Hong Kong. Two of our partners are dual-qualified as lawyers and medical practitioners.


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Clinical Negligence (International Firms) - China

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What the Team is Known For

Howse Williams' healthcare team is regarded as market-leading, with the capacity to act in clinical negligence claims, inquests and medical criminal proceedings before various courts and tribunals. The practice is also equipped to advise on regulatory matters in the healthcare space. The firm fields a group of experts in a range of areas, including lawyers with qualifications and previous experience as medical practitioners and pharmacists. Its client roster encompasses doctors and other healthcare professionals, as well as private hospitals.

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Strengths

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  • Howse Williams is a well-recognised firm in Hong Kong.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Chris Howse
    Chris Howse

    Chris Howse

    Chris Howse is a founding partner of the firm and has more than three decades of experience under his belt. He offers expert advice on clinical negligence claims and regulatory matters. He frequently receives instructions from hospitals, healthcare providers and practitioners.

    • Chris Howse knows the issues well. He responds very quickly and is very hands-on, with good commercial sense.

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  • David Kan
    David Kan

    David Kan

    David Kan is a dual-qualified lawyer and medical doctor, and is singled out for his experience handling clinical negligence claims and other medical proceedings. He has a strong track record of defending clients before courts and tribunals. He is a counsel of choice among hospitals, insurance companies and medical specialist clinics.

    • David Kan is extremely hands-on on cases. He knows his stuff and is experienced.

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  • Bernard Murphy
    Bernard Murphy

    Bernard Murphy

    Bernard Murphy has over ten years of experience with Howse Williams. Drawing on his medical expertise, he advises and represents a range of healthcare professionals at every stage of clinical negligence cases. He is also a member of the Faculty of Forensic Legal Medicine in the UK Royal College of Physicians.

    • Bernard Murphy is a very good lawyer with a medical background.

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    Chris Howse

    Head of Clinical Negligence (International Firms)

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    Bernard Murphy

    Clinical Negligence (International Firms)

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