Christopher Atkinson
Trainee
- Education: Bristol University, BSc (Hons) Politics and Philosophy
- Year joined: 2010
Overview
Chris is currently on secondment at Withers' Hong Kong office where he assists on a range of matters for the family and wealth planning departments.
Before moving to Hong Kong, Chris was based in the London office where he undertook mainly contentious work. His first seat was in property litigation where he assisted clients on matters from business tenancy renewals to mortgage disputes. He then joined the commercial litigation team and was involved in a variety of cases, including a high-profile international commercial dispute. He also worked closely with the art and cultural assets group. Most recently, Chris spent time in the contentious trust and succession group.
On a personal note
In his spare time, Chris enjoys visiting art galleries and running.