Biography

Sunny is a partner in Tanner De Witt’s restructuring and insolvency and international arbitration practices. He provides strategic counsel to a diverse client base, including private equity funds, distressed companies, and insolvency practitioners. A seasoned litigator, he specialises in high-stakes contested cross-border insolvencies, shareholder disputes, and complex fraud and directors’ duty claims, consistently delivering robust advocacy for his clients.

Sunny’s strategic acumen is further demonstrated in his representation of clients in international arbitrations under the HKIAC and other major rules. His sector-specific expertise spans the electric vehicle, automotive, financial services, and pharmaceutical industries. Complementing this work, he regularly advises financial institutions on high-stakes contentious regulatory matters, guiding them through complex investigations by the SFC, the Insurance Authority, and other financial regulators.

Sunny’s academic credentials include a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences from King’s College London and a Graduate Diploma in Law from BPP Law School. He has deep roots with Tanner De Witt, having started his career with the firm as a paralegal. After successfully completing his training contract, he rapidly progressed and was promoted to partner in 2019.

His expertise has been recognised through numerous industry accolades. He was selected for the Asian Legal Business “40 Under 40” list in 2020 and the LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 Hong Kong SAR List in 2025. Since 2019, he has been consistently acknowledged as a “Next Generation Partner” for Hong Kong in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific guide.

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Restructuring and Insolvency

• Representing the Joint Provisional Liquidators of a Cayman incorporated company in a complex, multi-jurisdictional asset-protecting exercise. The matter involved pursuing claims against former directors (and their affiliates) and protecting assets of the company in the Mainland worth over US$1 billion
• Acted for the trustee-in-bankruptcy of a high-net-worth Japanese individual in a multi-jurisdictional asset recovery matter, successfully securing and realising assets valued in excess of HK$50 million located in Hong Kong
• Represented a 50% shareholder in a PRC-incorporated joint venture in a contentious just and equitable winding-up petition. The case involved allegations of serious deadlock and exclusion from management, ultimately resulting in a court-ordered liquidation and contempt proceedings against the counterparty
• Acted as lead Hong Kong counsel in the wind-down of an international diamond retail group, overseeing the closure of its flagship high-end boutiques and the complex realisation of a luxury asset portfolio
• Acted for a Milan Stock Exchange-listed automotive design firm in a high-value cross-border claim. Successfully petitioned the Hong Kong court to wind up a subsidiary of a Hong Kong-listed entity for non-payment of a €3 million debt

International Arbitration

• Assisting Singapore counsel to obtain urgent interim relief from an HKIAC emergency arbitrator on behalf of a Singapore retail trust to restrain the counterparty directly or indirectly terminating or replacing the trustee-manager pending the constitution of the main tribunal, preserving the status quo and our client’s business
• Advised a multinational pharmaceutical corporation in successfully resolving a high-value HKIAC arbitration initiated by its PRC distributor 
• Representing a UHNWI to obtain a worldwide Mareva injunction in Hong Kong in aid of arbitration proceedings commenced in the Singapore International Arbitration Centre. This matter involved assets globally, including shares held in a NYSE-listed company
• Representing a private equity fund to obtain a favourable arbitration award of over US$65million in the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre. This matter involved urgently obtaining a Mareva injunction in aid of the HKIAC proceedings and ultimately contempt proceedings 
• Successfully enforced a SIAC arbitration award in Hong Kong on behalf of a global shipping company, securing a judgment for over HK$25 million against the debtor

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• Restructuring and Insolvency Faculty – An update on Litigation Funding and Personal Liability on costs
• Panellist at INSOL Focus Webinar 2021 – Cross-Border Insolvencies under the Pandemic
• Panellist at the INSOL Focus Webinar 2022 – Hot topics in Litigation Funding for Insolvency

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• LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 Hong Kong SAR List – 2025
• “Up and Coming” in Chambers and Partners Greater China Region – 2024
• Who’s Who Legal Restructuring & Insolvency – 2024
• “Next Generation Partner” in Legal 500 Asia Pacific from 2020 to 2024
• Asian Legal Business’ “40 Under 40” – 2020

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• The Law Society of Hong Kong
• International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Professionals (INSOL International)
• Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants Restructuring and Insolvency Faculty (RIF) Committee Member
• International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC)
• South Asian Lawyers Group (SALG)
• The Company and Insolvency Law Society (COINS)
• Turnaround Management Association (TMA)

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Biography

Troy Greig leads the firm’s Fraud and Asset Recovery department and is also a Partner in our Restructuring and Insolvency department. His practice focuses on contentious matters, particularly complex and cross-border fraud and asset recovery, commercial and insolvency-related litigation, and regulatory and compliance matters.  Troy is recognised as a key member of the team in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific ranking of Hong Kong restructuring and insolvency lawyers.

Troy advises on high value fraud matters involving identifying and tracing assets and recovery, enforcing judgments and pre-emptive relief such as injunctions, disclosure orders and court appointed receivers. His practice often involves international elements and regularly works with overseas practitioners as part of a multi-jurisdictional team.

He advises on regulatory and compliance investigations and typically represents defendants in contested hearings and prosecutions. This includes working with regulators such as the Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Insurance Authority; Customs and Excise Department; Privacy Commission for Personal Data and the Inland Revenue Department. His experience in this area centres on professional negligence disputes, mis-selling of financial products and breach of statutory obligations (e.g. licensing, promotion and sale of financial products).

Troy has broad experience advising on all aspects of cross-border winding-up proceedings, bankruptcy, debt restructuring, on-going management and trading of businesses, asset marketing and sale, claims against and on behalf of the distressed estate. He regularly acts for officeholders including liquidators, trustees and receivers.

His other work covers a wide range of matters including advising intellectual property, shareholders disputes, professional indemnity, D&O, product liability and business interruption insurance.

Biography

• Leading a multi-jurisdictional team (USA, Canada, PRC & Hong Kong) concerning US$70 million fraud carried out against a NYSE100 listed company. Domestically dealing with regulatory and compliance matters concerning money exchanges, crypto-currency transactions and law enforcement agencies.
• Advised the Hong Kong subsidiary of a major Australian investment firm being investigated by the SFC and the Labour Department.
• Advising the former Hong Kong financial advisors in relation to a SFC investigation concerning the sale of financial products connected with the LM Fund collapse circa. AU$3 billion in losses.
• Advised the local and Caribbean-based liquidators of a global electronics supplier who are claiming against the former management for fraud and conspiracy.
• Acting for the petitioning creditor in the restructuring for Stellar Aircraft holdings with a deal value of HK$42 billion.
• Leading a multi-jurisdictional litigation concerning the contested sale of a multi-billion US Dollar port facility located in Panama.
• Leading a syndicate of private equity firms on distressed loans at circa. HK$3 billion.
• Advised the receivers (and directors of various group companies) on the commercial and litigious aspects of their appointment over a joint-venture oil and gas development and production asset in Indonesia.
• Advised the liquidators of a regional electronics manufacturing and supply group regarding the competing secured claims from 3 major Asian banks, including successfully negotiating a settlement.
• Advised a major mining and engineering company in a dispute with a Japanese conglomerate regarding the fabrication and supply of power generators.

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• Offshore Alert Bangkok, speaking on the panel ” International Investigations & Asset Recovery” (March 2025)

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• Accepted as ICC FraudNet future member with members being individual lawyers diligently identified and vetted by its committee. This membership is personal and non-transferable.
• Recognised in Who’s Who legal Restructuring & Insolvency 2024 In-guide
• Recognised as a key lawyer in Legal 500 Restructuring and insolvency Asia Pacific 2023/2024

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• The Law Society of Hong Kong
• The Law Society of New South Wales, Australia
• ICC FraudNet
• International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Professionals (INSOL International)
• Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants Restructuring and Insolvency Faculty (RIF)
• International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC)
• Turnaround Management Association (TMA)
• Law Council of Australia
• Australian Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong

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Biography

An accomplished legal professional, Veronica has earned notable recognition, including the Women to Watch award from the Global Restructuring Review in 2023, IFLR1000 Rising Star Award Asia-Pacific in 2022 and the Rising Star Award by the International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) in 2021 after placing as semi-finalist in 2020. Her legal acumen spans a broad spectrum of matters, with a focus on bankruptcy, restructuring and insolvency proceedings.

In her practice, Veronica excels in the areas ranging from bankruptcy to cross-border insolvency proceedings, where she represents a wide range of clients, including liquidators, receivers, creditors, and directors. Beyond this, her capability extends to general commercial litigation, where she handles shareholders’ disputes, commercial contracts, and contentious matters related to intellectual property, with a special focus on trademark disputes. Veronica has a wealth of experience in representing liquidators in high-stakes scenarios, particularly those involving significant bond defaults and subsequent reversals. She has a proven track record in managing cases that involve intellectual property assets within the framework of insolvency proceedings.

Although she does not practice PRC law, Veronica, a Mandarin-speaking Hong Kong lawyer, maintains a robust network of contacts in Mainland China and has managed numerous cases involving PRC elements.

As the International Vice Program Director of IWIRC, Veronica is dedicated to advancing and promoting the professional stature of women across the seven Asia Networks.

Veronica completed her law degree at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, followed by her Legal Practice Course diploma at the College of Law, London. She completed her Postgraduate Certificates in Law at the University of Hong Kong.

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• Represented the liquidators (KPMG) of China City Construction (International) Co., Limited who defaulted bonds worth billions of RMB and subsequent reversals.
• Bio-Medical Engineering (HK) Limited (in creditors voluntary liquidation) involving intellectual property assets.
• Acting for the liquidators (KPMG) of Green Elite Limited (in liquidation in the BVI) on various proceedings associated with its liquidation.
• Acted for KPMG as the liquidators of Guangdong International Trust & Investment Corporation
• Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited (In Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidations) (“GITIC”).
• Acted for the liquidators (KPMG) of OW Bunker China in its liquidation.
• MF Global, a major global financial derivatives broker, or commodities brokerage firm.
• Advising the receivers (the then Borelli Walsh Limited) of a majority of the shares of a Hong Kong parent company to pursue an indemnity claim against the directors of the subsidiary Chinese country club owner that accuses them of racking up excessive costs, after the claim was preserved on appeal by a Hong Kong court.
• Acted for the liquidators (Grant Thornton) on the liquidation of STX, one of the largest dry bulk carriers around the world.
• Acted for the liquidators (Grant Thornton) of Dragon Spirits Ltd (“DSL”), involving intellectual property assets.
• Acting for the security agent (Shinewing Specialist Advisory Servies Limited) for bondholders and the receivers and managers of the security of Kuiburi Limited and Eternal Cheerful Limited, involving 35 series of issued bonds.
• Acted for Shinewing Specialist Advisory Services Limited as the receivers of certain assets of Mr Pan Sutong
• Advised on the bankruptcy of Dr. Sit Kwong Lam, the former Chairman and indirect controlling shareholder of Brightoil Petroleum (Holdings) Limited.
• Acting for a multibillion US dollar business, Micro-Pak Limited, which is the global leading supplier of anti-microbial materials in relation to its trademark registrations worldwide.
• Acting for market leading local jewellery brand in its multiple trademark
• Advised Electric Sekki Limited in its group restructuring and the liquidation of its certain

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• IWIRC@INSOL HK 25 conference
• III HK Conference on 1 November 2024
• INSOL International Virtual Seminar 2024 ‘Navigating Cross-border insolvency recognition in Asia: Current landscape and future perspective’ 
• III NextGen Podcast on insolvent/financially distressed Chinese corporations with cross-border connections (recorded in 9 April 2024)
• GRR Live Asia on 11 October 2023 and 4 July 2024
• IWIRC India Network virtual conference 
• IWIRC Regional Virtual Conference 2021 as Co-Secretary
• IWIRC HK Virtual Seminar on Litigation Funding in 2020
• RIF seminar – Update of Litigation Funding in 2020

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• Key Lawyer in Legal 500 Restructuring and insolvency Asia Pacific 2023/2024
• Who’s who Legal Restructuring & Insolvency 2024
• Junior woman to watch in the future by Global Restructuring Review
• IFLR Rising Star 2022

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• The Law Society of Hong Kong
• International Vice Program Director of IWIRC
• International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Professionals (INSOL International)
• Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants Restructuring and Insolvency Faculty (RIF)
• Turnaround Management Association (TMA)
• Next Gen member of International Insolvency Institute (III)

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Biography

Tim is a Partner in our Restructuring and Insolvency Practice having joined the firm as a Trainee Solicitor in 2012. Tim’s focus is on restructuring and insolvency, with a particular focus on contentious matters. He regularly advises insolvency office-holders (including the ‘Big Four’ accounting firms and other prominent accounting firms with an insolvency practice) and corporate clients on all aspects of restructuring and insolvency issues. He advises on schemes of arrangement, recovery of assets in insolvency estates (in particular pursuing and defending transaction avoidance claims), cross-border insolvency issues such as recognition of foreign officeholders and foreign restructuring processes, examination of persons capable of assisting insolvency office-holders, all aspects of enforcement including debt recovery; and a wide range of court applications in relation to administrative matters in bankruptcies/liquidations particularly concerning officeholders’ remuneration.

Tim has a particular interest in schemes of arrangement with a cross-border element having acted on the Kaisa and the Burwill schemes. He also advises on contentious scheme matters and successfully opposed the sanctioning of the Century Sun scheme. Tim regularly appears in the Companies Court and Bankruptcy Court.

Additionally, Tim advises in relation to general commercial litigation matters including contractual disputes and banking litigation matters (such as debt recovery and security enforcement). Tim has extensive experience in trial work having conducted several High Court trials.

Tim completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Liverpool (Bachelor of Arts in History and Law) and obtained a Juris Doctor degree and a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. In 2024, Tim was recognised as one of Hong Kong Business Review’s ‘Most Influential Lawyers Under 40’.

Tim is fluent in English and Cantonese.

Biography

• Acting for and advising the liquidators (Alvarez & Marsal) of China Evergrande Group and Tianji Holding Limited on various aspects of the liquidation, including recovery and realisation of assets of the estate and the formation and composition of any committee of inspection.
• Acted for BVI and Cayman appointed liquidators (Quantuma, Kroll) in successful applications for recognition and assistance in Hong Kong, including for an order for production of documents by third parties.
• Represented CFG Investment SAC in a claim worth over US$150 million involving the Pacific Andes group.
• Assisted China Singyes Technologies Holdings Limited in defending a winding-up petition and obtaining a validation order for restructuring costs, concerning debts exceeding US$500 million.
• Represented PwC as the provisional liquidator of Burwill Holdings Limited in restructuring debts over HK$550 million.
• Successfully opposed an appeal for Interactive Brokers LLC in bankruptcy proceedings against Mr But Ka Chon.
• Assisted SES S.A. in the liquidation of Genting, involving debts up to US$2.77 billion.
• Advised the bankruptcy trustees of Guy Kwok-Hung Lam on cross-border issues and recovery actions in Hong Kong.
• Represented the Joint Provisional Liquidators of Global Blood Cord Corporation in obtaining interim injunction orders against directors of subsidiaries in Hong Kong, and continues to assist in securing the company’s assets.
• Represented Sure Lead Limited in resisting transaction avoidance claims brought by liquidators of various Hong Kong companies.
• Represented Maxwell Road Limited in a US$150 million debt recovery claim against the defendant, Mo Ah Man. We successfully defended a strike-out application brought by the defendant and are continuing to pursue this high-value claim.

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• Hong Kong Business Review ‘Most influential lawyers under 40’

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• Offshore Alert Bangkok, speaking on the panel “Intelligence Briefing: Hong Kong” (March 2025)
• Taylor David Lawyers Restructuring Conference (March 2025)
• Training session on issues discussed in “Cross-border Insolvency in Hong Kong and Beyond: A Conversation with Hon. Justice Jonathan Harris” (April 2023)
• INSOL Focus Webinar: Navigating cross-border insolvencies – the Court’s jurisdiction to wind-up entities and provide assistance to officeholders (September 2023)
• Training session on Recent Developments in insolvency law in Hong Kong (July 2023)

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• The Law Society of Hong Kong
• Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants Restructuring and Insolvency Faculty (RIF)
• International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC)
• Restructuring and Insolvency Faculty (RIF)
• Turnaround Management Association (TMA)

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Biography

Adrian is celebrated as one of Hong Kong Business Review’s ‘Most influential lawyers under 40’ in 2024, named a “Rising Star” by Asian Legal Business (ALB) and a “Recommended Family and Divorce Lawyer” in Doyle’s Guide. He offers counsel on a wide range of family and matrimonial law matters, including pre/post-nuptial agreements, matrimonial breakdown, separation, divorce, financial applications, and child arrangements. He also advises on contentious probate matters.

His diverse clientele ranges from chairpersons of listed companies, second-generation family business owners, and SME entrepreneurs with international backgrounds, to high net-worth individuals in the PRC. Adrian adeptly navigates complex jurisdictional issues and financial arrangements, including pension schemes, share options, deferred bonus payment schemes, assets across multiple jurisdictions, entitlements under trust structures, and maintenance for spouses and children.

In addition to advising on children’s matters such as international relocation and custodial arrangements, Adrian has significant experience advising PRC clients with substantial assets in Hong Kong, the PRC and other jurisdictions, often involving jurisdictional or financial disclosure issues. His practice also extends to contentious probate matters, advising on all aspects including challenging the validity of Wills due to the testator’s lack of mental capacity, fraudulent signatures, challenging and setting aside letters of administrations, and matters involving estate administration.

A significant number of Adrian’s cases involve complex legal points, requiring collaboration from practitioners across multiple jurisdictions to achieve the client’s intended goal. Prior to specializing in Family and Contentious Probate, Adrian was a general civil litigator, leveraging his experience and technical expertise to assist his current practice.

Adrian, an alumnus of the University of Hong Kong and Manchester University, has completed the STEP Certificate in International Trust Management with distinction and is on track to attain full STEP membership.

Biography

• Acted for clients engaged in litigation in multiple jurisdictions to secure the return of children to their habitual residence of Hong Kong
• Defended clients against disclosure of key company documents containing trade secrets or sensitive information
• Defended clients against inclusion of trust entitlements / dynastic wealth as part of matrimonial asset in financial proceedings
• Acted for clients seeking and defending against spousal and interim maintenance claims
• Advising clients on protection of dynastic wealth from potential divorce litigation
• Secured injunctive relief for clients on the basis of domestic violence
• Acted for client on the liquidation and dissolution of assets situated in multiple jurisdictions worth in excess of HK$100 million
• Acted for client in challenging the validity of a Will involving estate in excess of HK$400 million

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• Hong Kong’s “Recommended Family Lawyer” in Doyle’s Guide 2025
• Hong Kong Business Review “Most influential lawyers under 40”
• Hong Kong’s “Family Law Rising Stars” in Doyle’s Guide 2022

Biography

• The Law Society of Hong Kong 
• The Hong Kong Family Law Association
• STEP Affiliate
• Hong Kong Collaborative Practice Group (HKCPG)
• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)

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Biography

Doug has over 30 years’ experience handling litigation and arbitration matters in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

Doug worked in Hong Kong from 1993 to 2000. He moved to Shanghai in 2000 where he was based 11 years. He established and was managing partner of the Shanghai office of a large international firm until 2010.  In 2011, he returned to Hong Kong to practice as a barrister and arbitrator.  He was re-admitted as a solicitor in 2021. He regularly appears in the higher Hong Kong courts as a solicitor advocate and also acts as counsel in arbitrations.  He sits as an arbitrator and is a Deputy Chairman of the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Board of Review.  He has  been a member of the HKAIC Appointments Committee since 2023.

Doug’s principal practice area is intellectual property (IP).  He also handles cryptocurrency, breach of trust and general commercial claims. 

In the IP field, his expertise includes handling complex multi-jurisdictional patent litigation, often related to standard essential patents, and acting as arbitrator or counsel in numerous patent and high technology arbitrations. As an advocate, he established new law in Hong Kong in relation to anti-circumvention technologies and handled numerous high-value trademark and passing off cases. He has also obtained interim injunctions in relation to infringement of all types of IP rights, including multiple Anton Piller orders and Mareva injunctions. Early in his career, he participated in raids on hundreds of factories and warehouses in Mainland China.

Doug’s non-contentious IP experience includes negotiation and advising on technology transfer contracts, conducting patent and other intellectual property audits, and freedom to operate analyses. He has also provided expert evidence on Mainland Chinese and Hong Kong law in overseas court proceedings and international arbitrations.

As an author, Doug is the author of four legal texts: Patent Litigation in China, Intellectual Property in China, Hong Kong Intellectual Property, and Civil Litigation in Hong Kong, and numerous articles on intellectual property. He has also written a three-volume history of extraterritoriality in China and Japan, titled Gunboat Justice.

Doug studied on exchange at high school in Kobe, Japan, and on an Australian/Chinese government scholarship at Fudan University, Shanghai, China. He is fluent in both Japanese and Chinese. Doug studied Chinese and Chinese law at Fudan University in Shanghai from 1988 to 1990.  He graduated with degrees Law and Asian Studies from the Australian National University in 1992.  He obtained the Hong Kong Post Graduate Certificate in Laws in 1994.

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• Cullinan Anstalt v Sotheby’s Hong Kong Ltd & Ors – Trademark infringement claim in relation to the sale of a blue diamond for the second highest price ever (US$57M) (2022-present)
• Wong To Yick v Singapore Medicine, solicitor advocate on appeal; counsel for Defendant in trial in Hong Kong for trade mark infringement and passing off; (2019-present)
• Acting for US toy manufacturer in relation to patent infringement in PRC (2021-2022)
• Sole Arbitrator in Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) claim relating to license agreement for confidential information and patents in multiple jurisdictions.(2019-2022)
• Arbitrator in software pre-loading and distribution agreement, HKIAC (2021)
• Two Way Media v PCCW, acting as counsel and solicitor advocate, on patent infringement proceedings relating to multi-casting (2019-2021)
• Counsel in HKIAC arbitration relation to license agreement relating to alleged misuse of trade secrets and patents in multiple jurisdictions (2019 to 2021)
• Sole Arbitrator in Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) claim relating to license agreement for confidential information and patents in multiple jurisdictions.(2019-2022)
• Counsel in dispute relating to PRC patent ownership subject to HKIAC arbitration clause (2018-2019)
• ZTE v Vringo, Shenzhen Intermediate Court. Acted for defendant for alleged breach of PRC Anti- Monopoly Law in FRAND Licensing (2013-2016)
• Tsit Wing Group v TWG Tea – Acted as counsel for Defendant to in appeal to Court of Final Appeal (led by Martin Howe QC) on trade mark infringement and passing off (2016)

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• Litigation Star in Intellectual property for Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2025
• Chambers and Partners Greater China Region 2025 Band 1 for Intellectual Property (International Firms)
• Gold Practitioner of IAM Patent 1000
• Who’s Who Legal Thought Leader, Patents, Life Sciences, Trademarks, Arbitration
• Legal 500 Asia Pacific 500 leading individual (2010)

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• Legal Plus 11th International Arbitration & Corporate Crime Summit in Seoul on “Technology Disputes 2025: Digital Assets & Tracing, Rise of AI, & Investigations/Fraud Issues“
• Legal Plus 8th International Arbitration, Corporate Fraud & Anti-Trust Summit in Shanghai
• Legal Plus: 11th International Arbitration and Corporate Crime Forum in Tokyo on “IP Disputes – 2025 and Beyond”
• International Arbitration and Mediation for Intellectual Property Disputes
• Hong Kong, HKIARB, HK IPD, March 2023

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• International Arbitration and Mediation for Intellectual Property Disputes
• Hong Kong, HKIARB, HK IPD, March 2023
• Intellectual property in Hong Kong, (2nd ed), LexisNexis, 2022
• Intellectual property law in China, (2nd ed), Wolters Kluwer, 2021
• Civil litigation in Hong Kong (6th ed), 2022
• Gunboat justice: British and American law courts in China and Japan (1842-1943) (2015)
• Shanghai lawyer: the memoirs of America’s China spymaster (2017)

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• The Law Society of Hong Kong
• IAM 1000

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Biography

Mark is a partner in our Employment Practice and has over 7 years of specialised experience in respect of the employment law in Hong Kong.

Since joining the firm in 2018, Mark’s practice involves advising both employer and employees on a wide spectrum of employment law issues including recruitment, remuneration, termination, separation, post-termination restrictions, discrimination, harassment, drafting of handbooks and other HR-related policies/documents and other labour disputes.

Mark has considerable experience in contentious employment law and litigation in the Labour Tribunal, the District Court, the Court of First Instance and the Court of Appeal. These disputes concerned a diverse range of issues including unauthorised removal of company, claim of significant bonuses, negligent/fraudulent conduct at work and wrongful termination of employment.

Leveraging his prior experience as an in-house counsel at the Equal Opportunities Commission of Hong Kong, Mark regularly advises clients on discrimination and harassment issues under the Anti-Discrimination Ordinances and conducts large scale internal training for employers in this respect. He has developed and expanded this expertise into conducting and handling internal investigations by employers into potential misconduct and serious breaches of employment contracts by employees.

Mark is focused on delivering strategic and pragmatic advice to clients in different settings. He is also committed to devoting his time to pro-bono work in the community by participating in the various committees of the Law Society of Hong Kong and providing free consultation to those in need through referral by non-government organisations.

Biography

• Assisted the plaintiff in successfully obtaining summary judgment in a landmark Court of Appeal case against GF Capital (Hong Kong) Ltd [2020] HKCA 663 in relation to the payment of a guaranteed bonus.
• Assisted a senior executive of a multinational equity fund in successfully striking out a claim in the High Court brought by his employer seeking relief to assist in the Cayman Islands proceedings.
• Assisted a leading brokerage company in successfully resisting an application in the High Court for the determination of questions of law or construction under Order 14A in relation to the interpretation of a sign-on bonus clause in an employment contract.
• Assisted a leading insurance loss adjusting service provider in relation to proceedings in the High Court seeking a ‘springboard’ injunction and other relief relating to the removal of confidential information after a team departure.
• Conducted internal investigations for sexual harassment complaints for an international financial institution and assisted in the successful conciliation of the complaints lodged with the Equal Opportunities Commission.
• Assisted in a large-scale due diligence process concerning Hong Kong employment issues.
• Assisted in advising a leading real estate company in revising employment contracts and other employment-related policies.
• Assisted in advising a leading construction company in revising its bonus scheme for employees.
• Assisted a leading investment bank in revising restrictive covenants and template employment contracts of Hong Kong employees.
• Assisted a multinational food chain in relation to a large-scale transfer of employees

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• Conducted large-scale anti-discrimination and anti-harassment training for corporate clients from different sectors.
• Panellist of “Supporting Social Inclusion of Migrant Domestic Workers: For Business and Social Good” jointly held by the Equal Opportunities Commission and The International Organization for Migration of the United Nations

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• Pro Bono and Community Service Award – Silver Award (01.2020)
• Pro Bono and Community Service Award – Bronze Award (11.2013)

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• The Law Society of Hong Kong
• Member of the Constitutional and Human Rights Affairs Committee of the Law Society of Hong Kong
• Member of the Privacy and Data Law Committee of the Law Society of Hong Kong
• Co-opted member of the Employment Law Committee of the Law Society of Hong Kong

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