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Joseph is a partner in the litigation and arbitration team.
His practice focuses on commercial disputes and regulatory matters. Over the years, he advises and represents clients in international arbitration, general commercial disputes, tax and trust disputes, insolvency proceedings and regulatory investigations, with a particular focus on regulatory investigation and cross-border litigation. He represents victims to major fraud cases in pursuing recovery against the fraudsters and advises clients on new legal challenges in the new economy and digital era.
He is one of the authors of Sweet & Maxwell's Arbitration in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide, 2nd Edition, and was a contributing editor of Hong Kong Civil Procedure (the “White Book”). In 2025, he has been granted higher rights of audience by the Higher Rights Assessment Board.
Achievements
Joseph has been recognized as a "Litigation Star" in the areas of international arbitration and commercial and transactions by Benchmark Litigation in 2024 and 2025, noted for "attentive, meticulous attention to detail, and adept at providing creative solutions".
Track record
General commercial litigation
Acting for clients (corporations and individuals) in general commercial litigation involving matters concerning breach of contract, directors' duties, shareholders' rights, tax, fraud, claims for unjust enrichment and other restitutionary relief.
Restructuring & insolvency
Acting for liquidators in investigation of the affairs of insolvent companies, in restructuring, insolvency and other civil proceedings in Hong Kong.
Investigations
Acting for various corporations (and their directors) in investigations by the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and the Securities and Future Commission and for international banks in fraud cases, cross-border litigation and regulatory investigations.
International arbitration work
Acting for corporations in international arbitrations in Hong Kong and in the Mainland China on high-value and complex commercial disputes.
Contentious probate
Acting for executors in the administration of estate and for beneficiaries in contentious probate disputes.
Hong Kong Inland Revenue
Acting for taxpayers in disputes with the Hong Kong Inland Revenue (at the Board of Review, the Court of First Instance and the Court of Appeal).
High value construction projects
Acting for contractors in disputes arising out of high value construction projects in Hong Kong and other jurisdictions.
Talks
Hand in Hand - Why Strong Legal and Judicial Systems Strengthen (rather than weaken) International Arbitration, Generations in Arbitration Conference, Nov 2021
The Future of International Arbitration in Light of COVID, HKIAC, Oct 2021
Mediation and Arbitration in the ASEAN region, Aug 2021
Restructuring and insolvencies in volatile times, Oct 2020
Contract Masterclass series: Traps when amending contracts, Jul 2020
Contract Masterclass webinar series, Apr - Aug 2020
Insight
External publications
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'Investment treaties and their role in protecting Chinese businesses abroad: A look at the Zhongshan v Nigeria award', Mar 2022, co-author
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'A radical reform of the PRC Arbitration Law: A summary of the key revisions' - Withers, 23 August 2021 - co-author
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'Keepwell deeds: A pathway for enforcement', Simmons & Simmons, Jan 2021 - co-author
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'Winding up listcos in Hong Kong: Beware of the jurisdiction trap', Simmons & Simmons, Dec 2020 - co-author
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'Hong Kong and Mainland China: Force Majeure & Covid-19 & You', Simmons & Simmons, Apr 2020 - co-author
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'What's the impact of coronavirus on international arbitration', Simmons & Simmons, Mar 2020 - co-author
Admissions
Hong Kong, 2003
England and Wales, 2008
PRC, 2012
Languages
- Cantonese
- English
- Mandarin
Key dates
- Year joined: 2021