About

Provided by Howse Williams

We specialise in dispute resolution both in Hong Kong and internationally. The firm handles complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial cases involving sale of goods; trade finance; media law; fraud; shareholder, joint venture, employment, property and franchise disputes; injunction proceedings; jurisdictional challenges; public inquiries and judicial reviews.  


Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China

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Band 4

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.

Work Highlights

Provided by Howse Williams

  • 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. 

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Chris Howse
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Chris Howse
Head of Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)
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Eminent Practitioners

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

Chris Howse really moves the dial.

Michael Withington
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Michael Withington
Head of Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)
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Band 4

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

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China

Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

Chris Howse
E
Chris Howse
Head of Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)
E
Eminent Practitioners
Michael Withington
4
Michael Withington
Head of Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)
4
Band 4

Members

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Chris Howse

Chris Howse

Head of Department

Michael Withington

Michael Withington

Head of Department