Joseph Chu

Partner | Hong Kong


Secretary Penny Chow

 

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. 

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".