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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China
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 act promptly and professionally.
Howse Williams is a sophisticated firm with a sophisticated understanding of complex matters.
They've got a number of outstanding practitioners and are a firm that continues to do extremely well.
Work Highlights
Howse Williams acted for the former company secretary of a Hong Kong listed company in relation to her defence of enforcement proceedings brought by the SFC against her, seeking disqualification and compensation orders in relation to allegations of breach of fiduciary duty and failure to disclose inside information.
Notable practitioners
Chris Howse is a founding partner of Howse Williams and experienced with a range of commercial disputes.
Chris Howse really moves the dial.