Hilary Chan
Hilary Chan
Hilary Chan
Biography
Hilary is an Associate in the International Arbitration and Construction Disputes practice. She was admitted as a Solicitor in Hong Kong SAR in 2022. Hilary has had experience with complex international arbitration and commercial litigation.
Spoken Languages
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Chinese (Cantonese)
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Chinese (Mandarin)
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English
Related Practice Areas
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Construction Disputes
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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International Arbitration
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Infrastructure
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Commercial Construction & Engineering
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Business & Commercial Disputes
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Real Estate
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