HFW has expanded its disputes practice in Hong Kong with the addition of Karen Cheung as a partner from Li & Partners.
Cheung specialises in cross-border general, corporate and commercial litigation and arbitration . Prior to moving to Li & Partners, she worked with Ince for five years and DLA Piper for six years.
With Cheung joining HFW, the firm now has 19 partners in Hong Kong.
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