Alvin brings over a decade of experience in corporate, commercial, and regulatory disputes across Asia. He has a track record representing clients in high-value arbitration, litigation, regulatory matters and corporate investigations, with a particular focus on the financial services, biopharmaceuticals, technology, professional services and real estate sectors. Alvin regularly advises investment banks, multinational corporations and professional services firms on regulatory and compliance matters.
Prior to joining Appleby, Alvin spent more than 10 years at a leading US law firm in Hong Kong and several years at a leading Chinese-Australian law firm. Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, Alvin offers deep regional market expertise, helping clients navigate cross-border disputes involving offshore jurisdictions.
David Bulley, Appleby’s Hong Kong and Mainland China Managing Partner, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Alvin as we continue to expand Appleby’s dispute resolution practice in Greater China. With every change that we make to the Hong Kong and Shanghai teams we are looking to continue to improve our offering for clients. Alvin’s combination of legal expertise and Chinese language and commercial insight significantly enhances our offering for Mandarin and Cantonese speaking Hong Kong and Mainland China clients and positions us to better support clients facing complex cross-border disputes.”
Eliot Simpson, Appleby’s Hong Kong Head of Dispute Resolution, added, “With Alvin’s arrival, Appleby enhances its ability to provide comprehensive dispute resolution services, spanning high-stakes litigation across multiple offshore finance jurisdictions. Our team remains dedicated to delivering strategic, commercially driven solutions for financial institutions, professional services firms, and multinational corporations operating across Asia and beyond.”
Reflecting on his new role at Appleby, Alvin said, “I am excited to be joining Appleby and to play a part in the firm’s continued growth across the region. I’m looking forward to collaborating with my colleagues to help clients navigate legal complexities and find effective solutions to their disputes.”
With this appointment, Appleby reaffirms its dedication to providing comprehensive, client-centric solutions for complex disputes throughout Asia and beyond.
