Reed Smith is continuing its efforts to rebuild its disputes practice in Hong Kong, having hired Stephanie Chan as a litigation partner from Ashurst, where she was counsel.

Chan’s practice focuses on commercial litigation, contentious regulatory matters and international arbitration in the financial services, mining, real estate, entertainment, energy and manufacturing sectors. She also advises on regulatory investigations by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Commercial Crime Bureau.