Howse Williams

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• 'The team is led by Chris Howse and David Coogans, who are two highly experienced and capable shipping lawyers.'
• 'Howse Williams is a market leader for shipping law. David Coogans is one of the best.'
• 'David Coogans has commercial common sense and is always alert to the commercial implications of the work that he handles.'
• 'Chris Howse is very responsive and practical with his advice. David Coogans is very knowledgeable about a wide range of shipping matters.'
• 'The team provides good, solid advice.'

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Chris Howse

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Chris is the senior partner and managing partner of Howse Williams. His main practice areas are dispute resolution; shipping, insurance and professional indemnity insurance; clinical negligence and healthcare. Chris has more than 35 years of legal experience. He established Richards Butler's Hong Kong office in 1981. Chris worked as the firm's senior partner until he left to establish Howse Williams in January 2012.

Leading individuals

David Coogans

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