Anja Cheng

she/her/hers

Associate

Hong Kong

Anja joined Reed Smith Richards Butler LLP in 2021 and is currently an associate in the Litigation Department in Hong Kong. She qualified as a solicitor in Hong Kong and England and Wales and has assisted with domestic and international enterprises and individuals in disputes relating to international trade, commercial transactions, shipping, litigation and arbitration.

Experience

Representative matters

Acting for shipowners regarding general average claims, claims for damages to the ship against charterers and claims from cargo owners, and assisting with taking evidence on board the ship
Acting in various Hong Kong court proceedings arising out of the collision between MT Sanchi and MV CF Crystal
Acting for shipowners in defending against a ship collision claim

Credentials

Education

  • University of Hong Kong, 2019, PCLL
  • University of Hong Kong , 2018, LL.B., Second Class Honours (Division One)

Professional admissions & qualifications

  • Hong Kong
  • England and Wales

Court admissions

  • High Court - Hong Kong
  • England and Wales

Professional affiliations

  • The Law Society of Hong Kong – Member

Languages spoken

Cantonese, Mandarin, English