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Nancy Chung

Nancy Chung

USA 2026

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NANCY CHUNG is a member of the firm's Management Committee and Executive Committee. She also serves as the managing partner of the New York office, head of the Litigation group in New York, and co-head of the global Investment Funds Litigation practice. Nancy has more than 25 years of experience handling crisis management situations and other high-stakes commercial litigation and investigations with cross-border implications. Nancy’s matters often involve significant, sensitive reputational matters for global asset management firms, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and other multi-national companies across a wide range of industry sectors. Her matters are multidisciplinary and cross the spectrum of commercial, white collar criminal defense, securities, and bankruptcy litigation.

Nancy is a trusted advisor and go-to litigator for her clients and their founders, boards, and other senior professionals in managing and assessing their litigation risks and developing value-oriented litigation avoidance solutions. She is particularly sought out by family offices and high-net-worth individuals on their most high-stakes disputes, crises, and risk management issues, and is known for her tactical acumen, commercial judgment, discretion, and focus on reputation management. Her matters involve disputes and other risk management issues in the United States and in various foreign jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, Asia and emerging markets in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. In that capacity, she has also handled high-profile multi-jurisdictional litigation, arbitrations, and internal and other regulatory investigations.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - New York

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Nancy Chung is a strong performer in a wide range of commercial and securities disputes, with considerable expertise in the financial services space, where she is a go-to for investment funds.

Strengths

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  • Nancy hard worker and a gifted lawyer. She's smart and a real leader who is really protective of her clients.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Nothing phases her or her team. If you have to go to litigation, I cannot think of a better person to call.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • I trust her judgment. Drawing on a vast amount of litigation experience enables her to process questions so quickly. She goes above and beyond.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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