CHAN KOK KEONG
- Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- Banking & Finance Litigation
- Shipping & Maritime
- Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement
CORE AREAS OF PRACTICE
Banking & Finance Litigation
- Extensive experience in both Conventional and Islamic debt recovery processes.
- Deep expertise in retail and trade financing matters.
- Proven track record in the realization of securities.
- Enforcement: Extensive experience in handling enforcement proceedings.
Corporate & Insolvency
- Well-versed in navigating corporate and personal insolvency matters.
- Extensive experience managing and advising on receivership processes.
- Proven capability in handling compulsory and voluntary liquidations.
Asset & Property Disputes:
- Adept at handling ownership conflicts involving land and maritime vessels.
- Experienced in managing land acquisition matters.
- Proven capability in handling tenancy recoveries.
Civil & Tortious Claims
- Conducts high-stakes litigation involving professional negligence.
- Handles complex defamation claims and disputes.
- Manages high-stakes litigation regarding breaches of contract.
Specialized Regulatory Matters
- Represents clients in high-stakes judicial reviews.
- Handles the recovery of assets seized under anti-money laundering (AMLA) laws.
- Manages asset recovery related to terrorism financing forfeiture laws.
- Assists clients with asset recovery under drug-related forfeiture laws.
"Whether acting for the claimant or the defendant, Kok Keong provides a steady hand in volatile legal environments, combining deep technical knowledge with a practical, results-oriented advisory style."
CORE AREAS OF PRACTICE
Banking & Finance Litigation
- Debt Recovery: Extensive experience in both Conventional and Islamic debt recovery processes.
- Financing: Deep expertise in retail and trade financing matters.
- Security Realization: Proven track record in the realization of securities.
- Enforcement: Extensive experience in handling enforcement proceedings.
Corporate & Insolvency
- Extensive experience in both Conventional and Islamic debt recovery processes.
- Financing: Deep expertise in retail and trade financing matters.
- Proven track record in the realization of securities.
- Extensive experience in handling enforcement proceedings.
Asset & Property Disputes:
- Adept at handling ownership conflicts involving land and maritime vessels.
- Experienced in managing land acquisition matters.
- Proven capability in handling tenancy recoveries.
Civil & Tortious Claims
Specialized Regulatory Matters
Represents clients in judicial reviews and the recovery of assets seized under anti-money laundering (AMLA), terrorism financing, and drug-related forfeiture laws.
What People Say
"Mr Chan Kok Keong is always ready to assist and is steadfast and reliable. His calm demeanour is definitely a plus point when assisting clients handling a litigation crisis.”
-Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022
“Chan Kok Keong is a very experienced and client-centric lawyer who is always able to provide speedy legal advice and insightful ideas in addressing complex legal matters.”
- Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024
“Mr. Chan Kok Keong has demonstrated exceptional skill in dispute resolution and has an impressive record of successfully protecting the interests of the client in dispute related matters.”
-Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026
Shook Lin & Bok’s dispute resolution team handles a broad spectrum of cases, including debt and restructuring, public law, defamation, real estate, and intellectual property. Led by Romesh Abraham and Chan Kok Keong—who specializes in asset ownership and debt recovery—the practice is also recognized for its domestic and international arbitration capabilities. Additionally, Ng Hooi Huang is noted for expertise in corporate insolvency and asset tracing.
– Legal 500 Editorial commentary 2025