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Howse Williams

Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

Global Guide 2026 : China


Howse Williams

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Howse Williams is an independent Hong Kong firm with a well-regarded disputes practice offering a wide range of litigation expertise. It is frequently active on mis-selling claims and fraud recovery matters, often assisting clients with securing injunctions and interim measures. Its clientele spans MNCs, SOEs, financial services firms and individual employees.

Strengths

They have demonstrated skill and expertise in delivering excellent outcomes.

Howse Williams is a firm you'd never want to underestimate.

I appreciate the firm's bespoke services, with hands-on involvement from partners, and their willingness to understand client needs, as well as their flexibility in the provision of services and legal fees.

Work Highlights

Howse Williams advised Pan Sutong and his wholly owned company on bankruptcy and winding-up proceedings in relation to an HKD8 billion loan in the Court of Appeal.

Notable practitioners
Chris Howse

Chris Howse is a founding partner of Howse Williams and experienced with a range of commercial disputes.

Chris is a very professional and talented lawyer who is an expert in his field. He has broad knowledge of the market and is commercially aware of any changes in the legal landscape.

Chris is a meticulous and careful man.


Michael Withington
Michael Withington is well equipped to advise on insurance disputes, shareholder disputes, financial mis-selling claims and employment litigation.

He's a really good practitioner.

Michael is a good litigator and a very solid, careful and prudent adviser.

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    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

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