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Joseph Kwan

Joseph Kwan

Greater China Region 2026

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Greater China Region

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Joseph is the head and leader of our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department, which is one of the biggest litigation practices in Hong Kong. He is a very experienced and highly regarded lawyer who regularly helps clients to resolve disputes by providing legal advice with strategic insight. For over 28 years of practice, he has represented clients in many substantial and/or high profile commercial litigations, SFC initiated proceedings and commercial fraud/bribery cases.

Joseph’s practice includes estate and trust matters, shareholders disputes, companies matters, listed companies investment disputes, cross border disputes and other types of complex litigation of substantial value. Joseph and the team that he leads regularly advise clients on Regulatory investigations by the SFC, HKMA or the Stock Exchange. He also advises corporate clients and individuals in relation to bribery and fraud investigations. His clients include Hong Kong listed companies, Fortune 500 companies, senior executives and Chinese families with significant investments in Hong Kong and overseas. He also regularly advises PRC based companies and their executives.

Professional Memberships

Member, The Law Society of Hong Kong

Member, Civil Litigation Committee of The Law Society of Hong Kong

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China

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Joseph Kwan is a veteran in the Hong Kong market who is well regarded for his work on sizeable estate disputes and debt recovery actions, in addition to a range of commercial disputes. He leads Deacons' dispute resolution department.

Strengths

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  • We feel assured when he's on the case. He has a big network in Hong Kong, and it helps us with our work.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
  • Joseph is very seasoned in the market.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
  • Joe's response is always swift and effective. His stamina and his determination to solve problems and take care of his client's best interests make him stand out among dispute lawyers in the industry.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

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