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Chris Dobby

Partner
Hong Kong

Chris Dobby
Email
chris.dobby@hoganlovells.com
Phone
+852 2840 5629
Fax
+852 2219 0222
Languages
English
Practice Group
Litigation

A partner in our Litigation Group based in Hong Kong, Chris Dobby's practice covers a broad range of cross border commercial, insolvency, professional negligence and fraud related disputes, investigations, asset tracing and recovery actions throughout Asia. Chris' experience in dealing with complex cross border issues enables him to 'think around corners' and to identify and resolve issues in a practical and efficient manner. Over his 15 years of practice in Hong Kong, Chris has earned a reputation as 'a very good operator who has a lot of experience on contentious matters' assisting a broad range of clients achieve solutions through litigation, negotiations, and alternative dispute resolution (e.g. arbitration and mediation).

Chambers Asia-Pacific recognises Chris as adept at dealing with complex fraud matters, corporate investigation and asset recovery. Noted in Chambers Asia-Pacific for his 'strong track record on large insolvency matters', Chris advises on all aspects of contentious insolvency matters and continues to act for the court appointed liquidators of some of Hong Kong's highest profile corporate collapses (including Hong Kong's largest corporate collapse). As one of the few accredited solicitor-advocates with higher rights of audience before the Hong Kong Courts for civil proceedings, Chris frequently represents clients in the superior courts in Hong Kong. Chris is recognised as a leading lawyer by various publications including in Who's Who-Asset Recovery, Chambers Asia Pacific and the Legal 500.

Practices

Industries

'a very good operator who has a lot of experience on contentious matters'

Chambers Asia Pacific

Areas of focus

Representative experience

Advising an international bank in respect of multi-jurisdictional recovery actions arising out of a trade finance fraud.

Acting for liquidators of Akai Holdings Limited, consumer electronic products manufacturer in Hong Kong, Japan, U.S., and PRC – largest corporate collapse in Hong Kong.

Acting for the Joint & Several Liquidators of China Metal Recycling (Holdings) Limited (In Compulsory Liquidation).

Advising court appointed administrators and liquidators of a collapsed securities broker and international investment fund regarding the administration of estates and multi-jurisdiction asset recovery actions.

Acting for the Joint & Several Liquidators of PeaceMark Holdings Limited (In Compulsory Liquidation).

Acting for the Joint and Several Liquidators of a collapsed motor insurer.

Acting for a French listed entity in respect of a substantial cross border shareholders dispute involving joint ventures in the PRC.

Acting for certified public accountants defending claims for audit negligence.

Education and admissions

Education

  • B.Sc., University of London, 1994

Memberships

  • INSOL
  • Law Society of Hong Kong
  • Law Society of England and Wales
  • Restructuring and Insolvency Faculty of the Hong Kong Society of Accountants

Bar admissions and qualifications

  • Hong Kong
  • England and Wales

 

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