Soo Khim Keoy is a seasoned litigator with over two decades of experience. He has represented listed companies, financial institutions and HNW individuals in complex commercial disputes. Soo Khim’s practice focuses on corporate/commercial litigation, shareholders/joint venture and M&A disputes, contentious insolvency proceedings, financial/banking litigation and property related disputes.
Career and
qualifications
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Queen Mary University of London (LLB) 1995
London School of Economics and Political Science (Graduate Diploma in Business Studies) 1997
Admitted as a Barrister-at-Law (Gray's Inn) (non-practising), England & Wales 1997
Admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor in Singapore 1998
Yeo Wee Kiong & Partners, Singapore 1998
Ang & Partners, Singapore 1999
Admitted as a Solicitor in England & Wales 2001
Clyde & Co, Hong Kong 2001
Admitted as a Solicitor in Hong Kong 2002
DLA Piper, Hong Kong 2005
Baker McKenzie, Hong Kong 2007
Withers, Hong Kong 2018
Joined Clifford Chance as a Partner 2021
Awards and citations
- "Soo Khim Keoy is a solutions-focused litigator who is extremely diligent and trusted by clients for his well-rounded insight into legal strategy, litigation tools and high-stakes multi-jurisdictional shareholder disputes."
Chambers Greater China Region, Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms), 2023
- "Soo Khim is a very dedicated and experienced lawyer for dispute resolution. He provided much valuable advice to us and brought positive results and protected the interests of our company."
"He's very approachable, very down-to-earth, very strong on technicals and has a great eye for detail. He takes time to understand the client and relate to them."
Chambers Greater China Region, Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms), 2023
- "Soo Khim Keoy adopts a realistic and pragmatic approach to dispute resolution."
"Soo Khim Keoy is an excellent litigator with a wealth of experience.’"
Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) – Hong Kong, 2023
- "He always gives prompt responses when we need assistance, advising us on the right approach and preparation work to handle all dispute matters. Furthermore, he is willing to listen and understand the client's points of view and help the client to communicate these to the regulators or the counterparties."
Chambers Asia Pacific, Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) – China, 2021
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