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Karas So LLP in association with Mishcon de Reya

Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


Karas So LLP in association with Mishcon de Reya

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Karas So LLP in association with Mishcon de Reya has won notable recognition as a dedicated litigation firm in Hong Kong. The firm handles a wide range of contentious issues, including large project litigation, shareholder disputes and insolvency disputes and asset-freezing orders. It is also experienced in audit negligence cases and high-value trust and estate-related litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Karas So advised the court-appointed liquidators of China Evergrande Group, Edward Middleton and Tiffany Wong of Alvarez & Marsal Asia on investigating and pursuing claims against various targets with a view to making recoveries for Evergrande's affected creditors.

Strengths

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  • Karas So is known in the market to be a formidable team of disputes lawyers.

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  • They are very serious about their litigation and are technically very able, with a very client-focused approach.

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  • The team provide timely, commercial and practical advice. They are able to identify legal issues promptly and provide viable, innovative and practical solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jason Karas
    Band 3Jason Karas

    Jason Karas

    Jason Karas is the managing partner of Karas So. He has considerable experience handling a range of commercial disputes and is often singled out for his deft handling of insolvency cases.
    • Jason has a very good insolvency practice acting for liquidators.

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    • Jason produces absolutely first-class work that is at the cutting edge.

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    • Jason is very good. He's gets very involved in the nitty gritty of the legal side as well as the client side.

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  • Band 5Kevin So
    Band 5Kevin So

    Kevin So

    Kevin So handles a robust variety of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on debt and insolvency matters, as well as trust and probate disputes.
    • He's always very switched on and smart about everything. His ability to understand the issues and catch on to things is better than most solicitors.

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    • Kevin’s past experience in the top litigation teams in Hong Kong and exposure to some of the most high-profile disputes gives him a definite edge and experience in handling a broad range of disputes.

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    • Kevin can identify the issues promptly and with a distinct point of view. His advice is innovative, customised and very practical.

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  • Band 6Alex Wong
    Band 6Alex Wong

    Alex Wong

    Alex Wong is an increasingly prominent adviser to a range of high net worth individuals on estate disputes and asset recovery litigation. He also handles a range of other commercial disputes.

    • He is a good lawyer who is on the ball and works well with the team.

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    • Alex provides a very high level of dedicated services with in-depth analysis. He has lots of experience.

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    • He's intelligent, technically sound and pragmatic.

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Ranked Individuals at Karas So LLP in association with Mishcon de Reya (3)

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