Samuel Hung
Partner
With a particular focus on defending professional negligence claims and insurance-related disputes, Samuel specialises in commercial disputes resolution and regulatory work. He predominantly advises accountants, insolvency practitioners, lawyers, insurance intermediaries, financial advisers and property consultants in the defence of civil claims, regulatory investigations and disciplinary proceedings, and in relation to risk management and compliance issues. He also advises insurance companies on a myriad of financial and property lines claims.
"I build trusted relationships with my clients by being their business partner and focusing always on finding practical solutions to solve their problems."
"I have had several secondments including with a Big 4 accountancy firm and a major international insurer which have given me an in-depth understanding of their businesses, as well as the ever-evolving legal and regulatory challenges they face.
In addition to advising accountancy firms on regulatory investigations and disciplinary actions initiated by the Accounting & Financial Reporting Council (ARFC), I also assist a wide range of professional firms, financial intermediaries and listed company directors & senior officers respond to investigations by authorities including the SFC, IA, HKEx, ICAC and CCB.
Clients particularly value my industry knowledge and experience in defending large-scale audit negligence claims, especially those arising from high-profile corporate collapses involving management fraud, fabricated accounts and misappropriation of assets."
Directory quotes
"...the ‘very responsive’ Samuel Hung often engaged in high-profile matters, particularly on behalf of accountants in major disputes involving allegations of negligence in the audit process" (Legal 500, 2025)
"Samuel Hung excels in representing accountancy and financial professionals in regulatory investigations and disciplinary proceedings" (Legal 500, 2025)
"ALB Asia 40 under 40" - Asian Legal Business 2022
"Rising Stars" - China Business Law Journal 2023
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Expertise sectors
Insurance & Reinsurance, Brokers / MGAs, Brokers, Errors & Omissions, FI / D&O , Property & Casualty, Professional Risks, Professional Practices, Accountants & Auditors, Architects, Finance Professionals, Legal Professionals, Surveyors
Expertise services
Disputes, Regulatory, Commercial Disputes, Banking & Financial Markets, Company & Shareholder Disputes, Enforcement, Crisis Management, Dawn Raids, Financial Services Regulation, White Collar Crime & Compliance
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