Howse Williams is an independent Hong Kong law firm which combines the in-depth experience of its lawyers with a creative, forward-thinking approach.
Howse Williams key practice areas are corporate/commercial and corporate finance; commercial and maritime dispute resolution; clinical negligence and healthcare; insurance and professional indemnity insurance; employment; family and matrimonial; property and building management and intellectual property and financial services/corporate regulatory and compliance.
As an independent law firm Howse Williams are able to minimise legal and commercial conflicts of interest and act for clients in every industry sector. The partners have spent the majority of their careers in Hong Kong and have a detailed understanding of international business and business in Asia.
David Coogans
Partner
David has more than 25 years of experience in commercial dispute resolution, specialising in international trade disputes. He also has extensive experience in shareholder disputes and the recovery of monies lost due to internet/identity fraud and corruption issues. David frequently represents clients in obtaining injunctive relief, including Mareva injunctions, Bankers Trust orders and Norwich Pharmacal orders.
Contact
| David Coogans |
| david.coogans@howsewilliams.com |
| +852 2803 3672 |
| 27/F Alexandra House 18 Chater Road Central Hong Kong SAR |
Michael Withington
Partner
Michael is experienced in a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including assisting clients who have been the victims of fraud (particularly employee fraud), professional negligence disputes and shareholder disputes (many of which involve a cross-border element). He has also acted in litigation involving financial services institutions (including mis-selling claims and negligence claims), claims involving directors, and disputes over asset acquisitions. Michael regularly acts in injunction applications, often in support of proceedings in other jurisdictions and in the context of fraudulent funds transfers.
Contact
| Michael Withington |
| michael.withington@howsewilliams.com |
| +852 2803 3612 |
| 27/F Alexandra House 18 Chater Road Central Hong Kong SAR |
