Matthew Watson
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025
Band 3 : Offshore: Dispute Resolution
Band 3
About
Provided by Matthew Watson
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
Asia-Pacific
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
Provided by Chambers
"Matthew Watson is leading the charge on the client side. He is brilliant, on top of all the moving parts with very clear communication."
"Matthew is very responsive and competent. He looks after his clients well."
"Matthew Watson is leading the charge on the client side. He is brilliant, on top of all the moving parts with very clear communication."
"Matthew is very responsive and competent. He looks after his clients well."
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