Karen Cheung: A Leading Force in Cross-Border Disputes and Arbitration

Karen Cheung is a leading legal professional in Hong Kong, specializing in cross-border corporate and commercial litigation, white-collar crime, and arbitration. With over a decade of experience, she is recognized for her expertise and client service, having been featured in ALB’s “Asia Super 50 Disputes Lawyers” and shortlisted for Litigator of the Year. Karen is also a dedicated community leader and trilingual in English, Putonghua, and Cantonese.

Karen Cheung is a well-recognized legal professional based in Hong Kong, known for having long-term experience in cross-border corporate and commercial litigation. With her wide-ranging practice over the span of more than ten years, she has carved out a niche as a leading specialist dealing with a full spectrum of legal cases related to white-collar crimes, regulatory issues, shareholder disputes, shipping law, employment law, land disputes, and judicial review.

A Broad Spectrum of Expertise

Karen’s practice is broad in scope, thus her versatility in being invaluable to clients. Areas of her expertise include complex cross-border corporate disputes and white-collar crime beyond traditional litigation. Further, it also includes regulatory matters, shareholder disputes, shipping law, employment law, and land disputes. Additionally, Karen provides specialized advice to high-net-worth individuals and families in Hong Kong and China, particularly in contentious probate litigation and matrimonial proceedings.

She has forged a reputation as a trusted SOE and multinational client adviser because she skilfully and efficiently navigates the most intricate legal landscapes. Karen’s practice reflects her staunch commitment to the delivery of quality legal services across a number of sectors and jurisdictions.

A Rich Background in Arbitration

Karen Cheung started off her legal practice as a barrister before she went on to become a solicitor practitioner. In these past years, she has had vast experience as a qualified mediator and further developed her skills in dispute resolution. Karen has advised and represented clients in arbitrations seated in a variety of countries, subject to the laws of a great many respected institutions: HKIAC, ICC, LMAA, and others. These ad hoc arbitrations also underscore her versatility and adaptability in handling complex, unique disputes.

A fellow of both the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators, Karen is recognized for her great insight into arbitration processes and can provide clients with strategic and effective legal advice.

Excellence in dispute resolution—recognised necessity

Karen’s work in the legal sector has been highly commended. In this regard, she has been on Asian Legal Business’ annual “Asia Super 50 Disputes Lawyers” list since 2022, ranking the top 50 dispute resolution lawyers in Asia for their quality of client service. Peers and clients alike describe her as professional, efficient, instilling confidence in clients, and projects are dealt with in a very satisfactory and timely manner, reports ALB 2022.

Further to that, Karen was shortlisted at the ALB Women in Law Awards 2021 as a finalist for Litigator of the Year, North Asia, an honor very reflective of her illustrious career and leadership in the legal community.

Community Engagement and Leadership

Apart from business achievements, Karen participates actively in community affairs. She serves as the founding Vice-Chairman of the Greater Bay Area Union, allowing her to further develop and cooperate with the region. Furthermore, Karen acts as Chair of the Youth Committee of the Hong Kong and Mainland Legal Professional Association, offering space for growth and development of young legal professionals.

Karen’s trilingual ability in English, Putonghua, and Cantonese aids her in bridging gaps in communication for all-inclusive legal services to a wide reach of clients. Further qualification in the Greater Bay Area and Hong Kong enables her to handle legal matters concerning cross-border cases effectively.

Commitment to Excellence

Karen Cheung has spent her career in striving for legal excellence. From extensive experience in litigation, arbitration, and mediation to community and professional organizational involvements, she stands out today and beyond as one of the leading legal practitioners in Hong Kong. Whether grappling with complex corporate disputes or advising high-net-worth individuals, Karen’s expertise, dedication, and leadership make their mark in the law.