Kenneth Chan

Associate

Kenneth is a senior associate in Reed Smith’s Hong Kong office. He provides comprehensive legal services in high-stakes dispute resolution, focusing on resolving complex multi-jurisdictional conflicts for corporate entities. He also represents shipowners, charterers, and major companies across the maritime and logistics sectors.

Experience

Representative matters

Representing a major Chinese conglomerate in a joint venture dispute regarding a Hong Kong ship operating company, including successfully defending HKIAC arbitration proceedings with a claim value over US$60 million.
Acting for a Hong Kong shipping company in contested contempt of court proceedings, successfully obtaining judgment against the defendants.
Representing shipowners and charterers in a variety of charterparty disputes, including arbitrations under LMAA and HKMAG terms.

Credentials

Education

  • University of Hong Kong, 2017, PCLL
  • University of Hong Kong, 2016, LL.B.

Professional admissions & qualifications

  • Hong Kong
  • England and Wales

Professional affiliations

  • Member of the Law Society of Hong Kong
  • Member of the Law Society of England and Wales

Languages spoken

Cantonese, Mandarin, English