Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Commercial Litigation Practice with the addition of Wilfred Ho as a partner in Hong Kong.  Wilfred joins White & Case from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, where he was counsel in the Hong Kong office.

“Wilfred’s experience makes him a great addition to meet the growing needs of our clients in Asia-Pacific,” said White & Case partner Glenn Kurtz, Head of the Global Commercial Litigation Practice. “Wilfred will work closely with our Debt Finance, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions and Project Development and Finance practices in Asia-Pacific to advise clients across a range of commercial disputes involving Greater China.”

Wilfred represents companies and private equity funds in commercial litigation in Hong Kong courts and arbitrations under various rules and institutions. He has experience advising on a wide range of commercial disputes in Greater China including shareholder disputes, insolvency and restructuring-related actions, intellectual property issues and disputes arising out of complex commercial transactions.

“Bilingual and dual-qualified with significant knowledge and experience in his areas of expertise, Wilfred is a rising star in disputes in Asia-Pacific,” said White & Case partner Joanne Draper, Regional Section Head Asia-Pacific EIPAF & Disputes. “His skill set is a great match to further grow our disputes capabilities in the region and meet the diverse needs of our clients in Greater China.”

Partner Donald Baker, a member of White & Case’s global Executive Committee, added: “The addition of Wilfred complements our existing capabilities in Asia-Pacific, where his broad experience across a range of commercial disputes will support clients in our established transactional practices as well as further grow our arbitration capabilities. Wilfred’s arrival demonstrates our continued commitment to Asia-Pacific and ensuring we are our best placed to meet current and future client demand there.”