Offshore: Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Region
4 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Matthew Watson
Asia-Pacific 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Asia-Pacific
Practice Areas
Matthew is a Partner in our Dispute Resolution and Litigation practice in the Hong Kong office.
His practice is focused on acting for high-net-worth clients and major corporations in insolvency and restructuring contexts, as well as high value and complex commercial, corporate, trust and estate litigation under the law of Bermuda.
Career
Prior to relocating to join Carey Olsen as a Partner in its Hong Kong office, Matthew was a Director of a leading Bermuda commercial law firm. During his time practising in Bermuda, he was involved in many of the island’s largest contentious disputes, often involving billion-dollar sums. His experience included appearing before the Supreme Court of Bermuda and Court of Appeal of Bermuda.
Matthew began his legal career practising in Victoria, Australia for a commercial law firm.
Chambers Review
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Offshore: Dispute Resolution - Asia-Pacific Region
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Matthew Watson is a partner in the Hong Kong office who draws upon previous experience practising in Bermuda. He is especially noted for his handling of trust and estate disputes as well as restructurings and insolvencies for high net worth clients.
Strengths
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He is very good at focusing on the right things and what actually matters. He's also technically very strong and engages with the issues not just from a tactical but also legal perspective.
Offshore: Dispute ResolutionChambers Asia & PacificMatthew Watson is a very shrewd, wise and experienced head on young shoulders.
Offshore: Dispute ResolutionChambers Asia & Pacific
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