Chris Dobby

A partner in our dispute resolution practice 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 20 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 to achieve solutions through litigation, negotiations, and alternative dispute resolution.

Chambers Asia-Pacific recognizes 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 recognized as a leading lawyer by various independent publications including Chambers Asia-Pacific, Chambers Global, Legal 500 Asia Pacific (where he is listed as a leading individual for Restructuring and Insolvency), and Who's Who Legal.