Felicia C. Chan

Associate
Hong Kong +852 2843 2361
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Overview

Felicia acts for a range of clients, including banks, multinational corporations, property developers and individuals in a mixture of contentious and advisory matters in the context of commercial litigation, bankruptcy and liquidation proceedings and regulatory investigations.

Felicia speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Experience

  • Advised and represented gaming entities and financial institutions in debt recovery and insolvency litigation, including enforcement proceedings and applications for injunctive relief.
  • Advised and represented real estate developers and landlords in tenancy disputes including and relating to recovery of possession of leased premises through distraint action and other enforcement proceedings.
  • Advised and represented banking institutions in their capacity as corporate trustee of USD bonds in winding-up proceedings against bond issuers in Hong Kong courts.
  • Advised financial institutions in regulatory investigations conducted by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority concerning misconduct by employees and alleged breaches of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance.
  • Advised and represented multinational corporations and private individuals in recovering fraudulent transfer of funds through liaising with the Hong Kong police and commencement of legal proceedings.

Recognition

  • Nominated for the Special Award of the 2020 to 2024 Recognition Scheme for Provision of Pro Bono Legal Service awarded by the Hong Kong SAR Government

Qualifications

Education

  • University of Bristol, LLB
  • The University of Hong Kong, PCLL, (Postgraduate Certificate in Laws)

Admissions

  • Hong Kong
  • England & Wales

Languages

  • English
  • Cantonese
  • Mandarin

Professional & community involvement

  • Member of JSM Football team and competed in charity matches to raise funds for Branches of Hope, a charity to support refugees and the marginalised in Hong Kong.