Rachael Shek

She specialises in complex commercial litigation, with a particular focus on joint venture and shareholder disputes, and private wealth disputes including contentious probate and administration. She works with major financial institutions, global corporates and other financial services providers as well as Hong Kong listed companies, global manufacturers, emerging tech enterprises, and ultra-high net worth individuals.

Rachael also advises on contentious employment matters, including disputes concerning bonus/profit share, termination and restrictive covenants, workplace investigations and discrimination and harassment cases.

Rachael has over 19 years’ experience as a litigator in Hong Kong and is a ranked disputes lawyer by Chambers from 2018-2026. Her recent awards and accolades include:

• Leading partner, Dispute Resolution: Litigation, Hong Kong, Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026
• Ranked individual, Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms), Chambers Greater China Guide 2026. 
  • "Rachael leads clients to excellent outcomes through her calm and collected manner. She is commercially excellent and delivers excellent advice."
  • "She’s a seasoned veteran in the litigation space who commands respect from clients. She's very experienced and hands-on. Her clients are global but she's able to relate to them on a regional basis."
• Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2025: Litigation Star
• Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2025: Top 100 Women in Litigation – Asia Pacific