International law firm Sidley Austin hired a new partner in its China corporate and finance group based in Hong Kong.
Stephanie Chan joins from Reed Smith Richards Butler, where she was a partner in the litigation & dispute resolution practice, according to a media release on Wednesday.
At Sidley Austin Chan focuses on contentious regulatory matters, commercial litigation, and international arbitration. She has handled complex disputes across many industry sectors including financial services, mining, real estate, entertainment, energy, and manufacturing.
Focus on Cross-Border Contractual Disputes
Her experience incorporates advising multinational and Chinese companies in a broad range of commercial disputes across multiple jurisdictions, with a particular focus on cross-border contractual disputes, joint venture and shareholder disputes, fraud, enforcement of securities, and debt recovery.
She has particular experience in advising clients in regulatory investigations conducted by regulatory and enforcement authorities including the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and Commercial Crime Bureau.
«Robust and Diligent Litigator»
Chan has won recognition for her strong track record in complex cross-border disputes and regulatory matters. In «Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023», she is described by clients as «a robust and diligent litigator with substantial experience and expertise in handling commercial disputes and contentious regulatory matters».
She received a Bachelor’s degree in Law from The University of Hong Kong and a Postgraduate Certificate in Law from the University of Hong Kong.
