Renee Cheung
Associate
Renee specializes in commercial disputes and civil litigation cases. She advised clients on complex disputes, insolvency and bankruptcy matters, arbitration and regulatory investigations.
Associate
Renee specializes in commercial disputes and civil litigation cases. She advised clients on complex disputes, insolvency and bankruptcy matters, arbitration and regulatory investigations.
Languages - English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Jurisdiction - Hong Kong
Renee Cheung is a key member of the litigation team at Stephenson Harwood's Hong Kong office, where she expertly navigates clients through intricate commercial disputes and insolvency matters. Her clientele includes international banks and companies, liquidators and estate administrators. Her practice extends to cryptocurrency-related litigation and regulatory investigations in the emerging Web3 industry.
Renee provides support in restructuring and insolvency, advising creditors on schemes of arrangement and representing clients in winding-up and bankruptcy proceedings. Her skills in handling arbitrations and mediation are sought after by companies facing high-stakes contractual disputes, ensuring resolutions that align with business objectives. Her work with the Securities and Futures Commission highlights her proficiency in regulatory compliance.
Clients appreciate Renee's ability to act swiftly and think commercially, making her an invaluable asset in resolving disputes and protecting their interests. Her legal acumen, combined with her educational background from the University of Hong Kong and Peking University, positions her as a trusted lawyer.
Advising the bank in a credit fraud case
Acting for an international bank in a credit fraud case concerning approximately US$90 million
Advising the company in a cryptocurrency-related case
Acting for a Singaporean company in a cryptocurrency-related action
Advising the liquidators in an audit negligence case against EY
Acting for joint liquidators of a Hong Kong listed company in an audit negligence claim of approximately HK$900 million
Advising the joint and several administrators of Li Sing Kui, Deceased in various legal proceedings
Acting for estate administrators in disputes concerning adverse possession and property distribution
Advising the company in relation to a scheme of arrangement
Advising creditors on scheme of arrangement proposed by an airline based in Hong Kong
Advising the company in a winding-up proceeding
Acting for an Australian company in its winding-up application
Advising client in bankruptcy proceeding
Acting for private clients in bankruptcy cases
Advising client in two arbitrations
Acting for and defending a BVI company in HKIAC arbitrations concerning contractual claims of over US$30 million
Advising the company in a shareholders' dispute and mediation
Advising a Hong Kong private company on shareholders’ dispute and mediation
Advising the company in a SFC investigation
Advising a Hong Kong private company on an investigation of the Securities and Futures Commission regarding potential contravention of the Securities and Futures Ordinance
