Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Commercial disputes, crypto litigation, regulatory investigations, and asset recovery. Strategic representation for complex disputes in Hong Kong and cross-border matters.

Overview

Disputes are an inevitable part of business. Whether you are facing a commercial contract breach, a shareholder deadlock, a regulatory investigation, or a cryptocurrency fraud, having the right legal representation makes the difference between a costly outcome and a strategic resolution.


Our Services

1. Commercial Disputes

  • Breach of contract claims
  • Shareholder and partnership disputes
  • Corporate governance and director disputes
  • Debt recovery and enforcement
  • Fraud and misrepresentation claims
  • Pre-litigation demand letters and negotiation

2. Cryptocurrency & Digital Asset Litigation

  • Disputes involving crypto assets and blockchain transactions
  • Asset tracing and recovery (stolen or hacked assets)
  • Wallet hacking, freezing, and fraud
  • Online scams and cybercrime
  • Application for Mareva injunctions (asset freezing orders)
  • Proprietary injunctions and disclosure orders
  • Enforcement of judgments and arbitration awards

3. Regulatory Investigations & Enforcement

  • SFC investigations and enforcement actions
  • Market misconduct tribunal proceedings
  • Licensing condition reviews and appeals
  • HKEX investigations and compliance reviews
  • Cross-border regulatory matters

4. Arbitration & Mediation

  • Commercial arbitration (HKIAC, ICC, SIAC)
  • Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
  • Enforcement of arbitration awards
  • Construction and infrastructure disputes

5. Insolvency & Restructuring

  • Creditor claims and winding-up petitions
  • Corporate restructuring and schemes of arrangement
  • Director disqualification and wrongful trading
  • Bankruptcy and personal insolvency

Why Choose ALLO?

Tri-Qualified – Qualified lawyer in Hong Kong, England and Wales, and New York.

Deep Crypto Expertise – Rare combination of litigation and virtual asset experience.

Strategic & Practical – We pursue outcomes that protect your business and reputation.


Who We Help

Client TypeHow We Help
Businesses & corporationsCommercial disputes, contract claims, debt recovery
Cryptocurrency exchanges & platformsRegulatory investigations, asset recovery
Victims of crypto fraudAsset tracing, freezing orders, recovery litigation
Financial institutionsRegulatory investigations, enforcement actions
Listed companies & directorsShareholder disputes, regulatory proceedings
Investors & shareholdersShareholder disputes, fraud claims

Selected Experience

  • Advised on commercial disputes involving breach of contract, shareholder disputes, and asset tracing
  • Represented clients in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and asset recovery litigation
  • Applied for Mareva injunctions and freezing orders in fraud cases
  • Advised SFC licensed corporations, ROs, and listed companies in SFC investigations
  • Advised victims of online scams, wallet hacking, and fraud on asset recovery strategies

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A Mareva injunction is a court order freezing a party’s assets to prevent them from dissipating assets before judgment. It is often used in fraud cases and asset recovery matters. We advise on and apply for freezing orders.

Yes. We assist with asset tracing, identification of counterparties, applications for disclosure orders and freezing orders, and civil litigation to recover stolen or hacked digital assets.

The SFC investigates and enforces matters including IPO sponsor conduct, licensing breaches, AML compliance failures, systems and controls issues, cybersecurity matters, and market misconduct. We represent clients in SFC investigations and enforcement actions.

In urgent matters (such as fraud or asset dissipation), we can act immediately. We regularly obtain urgent injunctive relief and freezing orders for clients on an emergency basis.

Contact us

Whether you need legal opinion, regulatory guidance, transaction support, or collaboration opportunities, we’re ready to assist.

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