Karas So LLP, in association with Mishcon de Reya, is pleased to announce the appointments of Alex Wong as Partner and Samuel Fung as Special Counsel.
Alex Wong joins as a Partner, bringing extensive experience in representing high-net-worth individuals, institutional, and corporate clients in commercial litigation and international arbitration. In 2024, he is recognised by Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Private Wealth Disputes and Legal 500 for Dispute Resolution: Litigation and Domestic and International Corporate Tax. Alex is a Solicitor Advocate with Higher Rights of Audience and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Prior to joining Karas So LLP, Alex worked at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and Clifford Chance. Alex commented: “Joining Karas So LLP is a fantastic opportunity. The firm’s commitment to helping clients settle disputes, protect assets and grow businesses align well with my professional values and aspirations. I look forward to working with the team to help clients address their complex legal challenges.”
Samuel Fung steps in as Special Counsel with his expertise in regulatory investigations and enforcement, as well as civil and commercial disputes. As a former in-house counsel at the Securities and Futures Commission, Samuel is adept at navigating clients through the complexities of proceedings and investigations by the SFC and other regulatory bodies. Samuel said: “I am honoured to join Karas So LLP. The firm’s reputation for handling high-stake regulatory investigations and complex disputes is well-known, and I am excited to be part of this prestigious team”.
Jason Karas, Managing Partner of Karas So LLP, said: “Together, Alex and Samuel’s appointments further advance our strategy of expanding our dispute resolution capabilities with high-calibre professionals who embrace the firm’s values of innovation, excellence and client-centric service.”
Karas So LLP has one of the largest dispute resolution teams in Hong Kong, with nine partners and more than 30 lawyers. The firm also leads the city with the highest number of Solicitor Advocates, totalling seven. Earlier this year, Karas So LLP recruited two Special Counsel and promoted three Partners.