Anson Cheung

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Anson Cheung’s practice encompasses the full range of commercial litigation, with a particular emphasis on litigation in the GCC region, international arbitration, construction, pensions and financial services. Anson’s cases frequently involve multi-jurisdictional elements. She is a member of the Attorney General’s Junior Junior scheme.  

 Education and Previous Experience 

Anson was awarded a full-ride merit-based scholarship, the Swire Scholarship, for her undergraduate degree, and graduated from the University of Oxford with a Double First in Jurisprudence. She then achieved a Distinction on the BCL at Oxford. During her studies, Anson represented the University of Oxford twice in international moots, and won the Herbert Smith Freehills Oxford Disability Mooting Championship 2017. She was a research assistant to Professor Timothy Endicott and contributed to comparative law reports that were submitted to the US Supreme Court, as organised by Oxford Pro Bono Publico.   

Prior to starting the BPTC, Anson worked in the Legal Office of the UN World Food Programme in Rome.   

For the BPTC, Anson was awarded the most prestigious scholarship at Gray’s Inn, the Bedingfield Scholarship, and an Advocacy Award for aptitude in advocacy from BPP University. She was called to the Bar by Gray’s Inn in 2019.  

Expertise

Anson has a thriving commercial litigation practice, often with a focus on international dispute resolution and the Middle East region. She has spent time on secondment to Clyde & Co LLP (Dubai office) and Mishcon de Reya LLP and has experience working as part of a team, as well as sole counsel.

Recent Commercial & Chancery cases

  • Dwyer (UK Franchising) Ltd v Fredbar Ltd & Bartlett [2022] EWCA Civ 889
    Led by David Grant KC on behalf of the successful respondents in the Court of Appeal, which handed down significant and detailed consideration of the enforceability of post-termination restrictions in franchise agreements, as well as appearing in the courts below regarding the application force majeure provisions and breach of good faith in the context of Covid-19.
  • Union Properties P.J.S.C & Anor. v. Trinkler & Partners Ltd & Others Case No. ADGMCFI-2022-265
    Led by Patrick Dillon-Malone SC in the ADGM Courts on behalf of the region’s leading property developers in a successful interim application for freezing and proprietary injunctions against its former asset managers and directors in the context of an alleged fraud worth approximately USD 70 million.
  • Led by Farhaz Khan KC and Chloë Bell of 3 Verulam Buildings on behalf of Lloyd’s of London in ground-breaking proceedings before the Enforcement Board against Atrium Underwriting Limited relating to non-financial misconduct by employees and the failures by Atrium in its response to allegations of misconduct (Notice of Censure Y5369).
  • Qatar Reinsurance Company Limited v Orient Insurance PJSC and Orient YNB Takaful PJSC and Fenchurch Faris Limited DIFC Claim No. CFI-009-2022
    Drafted the defence and additional claim on behalf of the insurer against the reinsurer and the insurance brokers in in a claim amount worth approx. USD 10 million, as part of her secondment with Clyde & Co LLP.
  • Al Buhaira National Insurance Company & Ors v Al Buhaira International Shipping Inc DIFC CFI 098/2021
    As part of her secondment with Clyde & Co LLP, assisted in the preparation of an anti-suit injunction application on behalf of insurers restraining the insured shipping company from continuing parallel proceedings in the Sharjah Courts, in the context of a claim worth USD 70 million.
  • FiMbank PC v Bhatia Trading Co LLC & Ors DIFC CFI 024/2021
    As part of her secondment to Clyde & Co LLP, drafted pleadings on behalf of a bank in respect of a guarantee claiming damages in the sum of USD 2 million.
  • Advising, as part of an Outer Temple team led by Andrew Spink KC and Justina Stewart, the financial regulator of a notable overseas financial hub as to the legal treatment of cryptoassets and smart contract technologies in multiple jurisdictions; Anson advised in particular on such treatment in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia.
  • Suntas Pharma Ltd v Trafalgar Scientific Limited Claims No. J2QZ27E5 and J2QZ27E9
    Acting successfully as sole counsel defending the manufacturer in a suite of claims and counterclaims worth over £100,000 regarding the supply of Covid tests. The issues concerned the effect of a no oral modification clause and the doctrine of estoppel
  • Copala Restaurant Limited v Adan Morales Naranjo DIFC SCT 23/2023
    Acting on behalf of the defendant chef in a claim for damages worth AED 100,000 and an interim injunction to restrain the defendant from competing with the company
  • X v Y
    Working as part of a Mishcon de Reya team in advising a successful media group on various unauthorised loans and payments by its CEO worth approx. USD 5 million and general duties of the board of directors in light of whistleblowing allegations.
  • X v Y
    Assisted Justina Stewart in drafting an opinion in a claim worth approx. USD 21 million regarding the failed establishment of an investment fund. Allegations included fraudulent misrepresentation, the proper interpretation of NDAs, and the loss of profits.
  • X v Y
    Assisted Michael Uberoi in advising an international businessman in a claim for undue influence and breach of fiduciary duty, resulting in the loss of his controlling shareholding in a successful company worth over £1 million.
  • X v Y
    Assisted Justina Stewart in an insolvency matter involving offshore trusts and jurisdictional issues in the context of breaches of the Insolvency Act 1985 and sham transactions.
  • Master Developer v Architect
    Drafted a letter before action concerning delays in the construction of a luxury resort in Saudi Arabia in the context of a contract worth approx. USD 28 million while on secondment to Mishcon de Reya LLP.
  • Angel Investor v Startup
    Advising an international businessman regarding the dilution of his minority shareholding and advising on prospects of an unfair prejudice petition, worth approx. £300,000.
  • Agent v Property Developer (ongoing)
    Acting as sole counsel on behalf of a businessman in an agency agreement relating to the introduction of opportunities to a property developer in a claim amount worth approx. £200,000.
  • Liquidator v Former Directors
    Drafted a letter of claim regarding transactions at an undervalue against the former directors of a company in liquidation.
  • Manufacturer v Supplier (ongoing)
    Acting as sole counsel defending the manufacturer in a suite of claims and counterclaims worth over £100,000 regarding the manufacturing and supply of Covid tests.
  • Wealth Management Firm v IFA (ongoing)
    Acting as sole counsel on behalf of a wealth management firm in relation to a pensions liberations scam allegedly perpetuated by an independent financial advisor.

Anson has acted in relation to high value commercial and construction arbitrations, and advised on the merits and strategy in relation to complex arbitral disputes. She has experience of arbitration cases in accordance with DIAC, ADCCAC, LCIA, LMAA, DIFC-LCIA Rules.  

Recent International Arbitration experience

  • Main Contractor v Subcontractor (ADCCAC): Led by Stephen Doherty, acting for the Main Contractor in a suite of arbitral disputes concerning delay, prolongation and payment obligations exceeding USD $100 million surrounding a large greenfield project – ongoing  
  • Insurer v Services Provider (Ad hoc): Acting as sole counsel in a case management conference against a leading silk on behalf of a services provider in relation to unpaid sums worth approx. USD 6 million during her secondment with Clyde & Co LLP  
  • Dry dock facility v Shipowner (LCIA 2020): Acting on behalf of the dry dock facility in a security for claim application, as well as underlying claims and counterclaims of approx. USD 2 million in relation to improper application of anti-foul coating and the alleged wrongful encashment of a guarantee (while on secondment to Clyde & Co LLP) 
  • X v Y (ICSID): Led by Andrew Spink KC, advised a company in relation to a potential investment treaty arbitration worth approx. USD 80 million against Saudi Arabia 
  • X v Y (LMAA): Drafted a security for costs application where the underlying claim of USD 5 million related to the misappropriation of cargo  
  • X v Y (LCIA): Drafted a request for arbitration in relation to a call option under a shareholders agreement, with a value of €30 million  
  • Yacht Owner v Shipping Company (LMAA):  Led by Roderick Cordara KC of Essex Court Chambers, acting on behalf of the yacht owner in a demurrage dispute in West Africa worth approx. €100,000 during her secondment with Mishcon de Reya  
  • X v Y: Advising an international swimming league on procedure in relation to prospects of enforcement of any arbitral award in England and Switzerland, and the rights of appeal in English law against an arbitral award. 
  • X v Y: while on secondment to Clyde & Co LLP, advised an insurer in relation to a jurisdictional challenge to a potential arbitration particularly where the specified DIFC-LCIA arbitral institute no longer existed in a claim worth approx. USD 10 million  
  • X v Y (Ad hoc): Assisting in the advice of a sports analytics and wagering company in relation to a prospective arbitral claim in relation to the misappropriation of approx. USD 1 million 
  • Drafted skeleton arguments in an ICC arbitration arising from a delays dispute relating to an airport in the Middle East

Anson has experience acting in construction litigation and arbitrations both in the domestic courts and internationally. Anson previously completed a pupillage at Atkin Chambers, and worked on cases involving the JCT, FIDIC, NEC3 standard form contracts, as well as bespoke construction contracts, and turnkey agreements. This work has spanned both litigation and international arbitrations.

Recent Construction cases

  • Main Contractor v Subcontractor (ADCCAC)
    Led by Stephen Doherty, acting for the Main Contractor in a suite of arbitral disputes concerning delay, prolongation and payment obligations exceeding USD $100 million surrounding a large greenfield project (ongoing).
  • Master Developer v Architect
    Drafted a letter before action concerning delays in the construction of a luxury resort in Saudi Arabia in the context of a contract worth approx. USD 28 million while on secondment to Mishcon de Reya LLP.
  • Hale Construction Limited v Vigeland Properties Ltd Claim No. H05YY409
    Sole counsel in claim regarding defective design and workmanship at a residential development, where the application of the JCT standard form contract in dispute (settled).
  • Sub-contractor v Main Contractor
    Sole counsel in a claim involving the application of pay-when-paid clauses in the context of insolvency (settled before issue).
  • Homeowner v Engineer (ongoing)
    Advised on the merits of a claim for professional negligence against an engineer in the construction of an extension to a residential home.

While in pupillage at Atkin Chambers:

  • Drafted skeleton arguments in an ICC arbitration arising from a delays dispute relating to an airport in the Middle East.
  • Advised on the effects of an assignment clause in a dispute concerning a tripartite agreement between three multinational oil companies.
  • Advised on limitation and merits regarding defective design and workmanship at a residential development in relation to a JCT contract.

Advised on the proper interpretation of a clause of “mutual trust and co-operation” and the interaction between two contractual termination regimes in an NEC3 standard form contract.

Anson gained experience in a variety of matters relating to pensions and trusts law as a pupil, under the supervision of Nicholas Hill, and continues to work on a range of pensions cases whether as sole counsel or as part of a team:

Recent Pensions cases

  • James Cropper Plc & Entrust Pension Limited v Aviva Life and Pensions UK Limited (Claim No. E30MA250) (instructed by Squire Patton Boggs)
    Led by Richard Hitchcock KC on behalf of the employer & trustee in relation to a professional negligence claim in connection with the equalisation of the normal retirement dates in the employer’s pension scheme
  • Trustee of Pensions Scheme v Former Advisors (ongoing)
    Led by Andrew Spink KC, Saul Margo and Gus Baker, assisted in advice on behalf of the trustees of a large pensions scheme regarding attribution in the context of constructive knowledge under s14A of the Limitation Act 1980.
  • Wealth Management Firm v IFA (ongoing)
    Acting as sole counsel on behalf of a wealth management firm in relation to a pensions liberations scam allegedly perpetuated by an independent financial advisor.
  • Teacher v Union (Claim No. H4QZ92Q6) (settled before trial)
    Acting as sole counsel on behalf of a teachers’ union in relation to a professional negligence claim and the resulting loss of pensions benefits.
  • Teacher v Teachers’ Pensions Scheme & the Secretary of State for Education
    Advising on prospects of a potential judicial review regarding the entitlement to a deceased unmarried but cohabiting partner’s pension.
  • In pupillage, assisting Nicholas Hill in the draft of a Warning Notice on behalf of the Pensions Regulator against a pharmaceutical giant with a complex corporate structure.
  • In pupillage, assisting Nicholas Hill in the draft of a Beddoe opinion on behalf of the beneficiaries.

Anson gained experience in a variety of matters relating to banking and financial services and completed a secondment with the Financial Conduct Authority.

Recent Bank & Financial Services cases

  • Company v Stock Exchange
    Assisting Justina Stewart in advising a UK company on the requirements of a listing in a Guernsey-based stock exchange.
  • X v Financial Conduct Authority (ongoing)
    Led by Michael Uberoi, Gus Baker, and Henry Reid, acting on behalf of an independent financial advisor accused of lack of integrity by the Financial Conduct Authority in relation to undisclosed commissions, transfer advice and destruction of evidence.
  • In pupillage, assisting Justina Stewart and advising in the context of a professional negligence claim as to whether potential investment losses in offshore bonds were unforeseeable or too remote.
  • Assisting Justina Stewart in advising on the regulatory framework in relation to the sale of complex derivatives to a ‘professional client’.

As part of her work under commercial, pensions and construction litigation, Anson has gained experience (under the supervision of both Nicholas Hill and Justina Stewart) in professional negligence matters.

Recent Professional Negligence experience

  • Produced advices relating to professional negligence by solicitors in fraudulent property transactions.
  • Drafted particulars of claim regarding a professional negligence claim concerning the defective design of concrete.
  • Drafted a defence for a professional negligence claim against a surveyor.
  • Drafted skeleton arguments in an application for pre-action disclosure involving the allegedly negligent audits of a now-insolvent construction empire.
  • Drafted a defence and counterclaim in a case concerning a professional negligence claim regarding defective design and poor workmanship at a boarding school.

Anson has experience in insolvency matters and welcomes instructions in this area.

Recent Insolvency experience

  • X v Y: Assisted Justina Stewart in an insolvency matter involving offshore trusts and jurisdictional issues in the context of breaches of the Insolvency Act 1985 and sham transactions    
  • Liquidator v Former Directors: Drafted a letter of claim regarding transactions at an undervalue against the former directors of a company in liquidation 
  • Multiple applications to extend the administration of companies, contested winding up petitions, and contested applications to rescind winding up petitions. 

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"She did an excellent job in the recent instructions I sent her.  It was obvious she fully understood the law and the procedure involved. … She achieved an excellent result."

"Additionally she displayed a great deal of maturity, not expected of someone just starting her career and analysed the issues in her instructions and reported back to me of any likely issues that could arise at the hearing. This enabled me to report back to my client and meant that there would be no surprises."

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  • Cantonese (native)(spoken)
  • Mandarin (fluent)(spoken and written)

  • Anson Cheung “Case Comment: IGPL General Trading v Hortin Holdings & Ors”, The MENA Business Law Review No. 03/2022 (LexisNexis) 
  • David Grant KC, Anson Cheung, “Restraint of trade and inequality of bargaining power”, ELA Briefing Vol. 29, no. 9, 10-12
  • Cheung, “Practice Direction 57AC – A Simple Guide” (2021) (Outer Temple Chambers article) 
  • Cheung, “Triple Point Technologies – Pointing to Confusion” [2020] I.C.L.R. 130

  • Bedingfield Scholarship from Gray’s Inn
  • Swire Scholarship (full-ride merit-based scholarship for undergraduate degree at University College, Oxford)
  • Scholar of University College, Oxford (2015-2017)
  • BPP Advocacy Award
  • Joint first prize in the Society of Construction Law Hudson Prize 2019 for the essay entitled  ‘Triple Point Technologies – pointing to confusion’

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