Wai Chan

My Approach

Wai is a client-focused and solution-driven commercial/financial litigation solicitor who advises a broad range of clients, including private and high-net-worth individuals, SMEs, and large national corporations. Known for delivering clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice, Wai supports clients through complex legal matters with a strategic and proactive approach.

For his corporate clients, Wai is frequently retained on an ongoing basis to advise on strategic risk management and dispute resolution, often working closely with in-house legal teams to deliver business-aligned solutions.

Wai also has experience in matters with an international dimension. He has acted in a cross-border supply chain dispute involving French entities and advised a UK-based investor in connection with a claim brought by a liquidator relating to a high-profile South African Ponzi fraud.

Area of Expertise

• Finance disputes
• Commercial and contractual disputes
• Supplier disputes
• Insurance disputes
• Professional negligence disputes
• Debt restructuring
• Debt recovery

Client reviews

“I cannot recommend Ellis Jones Solicitors highly enough, in particular Wai Chan, who has been absolutely outstanding from start to finish. Wai handled my matter with the highest level of professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail, while also showing great empathy and understanding throughout what could have been a stressful process.”

“The service was not only prompt and thorough but also incredibly personable. It’s rare to find someone who combines legal expertise with such a human touch. I am extremely grateful for Wai's hard work and dedication”

“I had a very positive experience working with Wai Chan who handled my dispute…. Wai and the Ellis Jones team were highly professional, supportive, and knowledgeable in this area of law. There were no surprises, and I always felt that my case was being handled with honesty and integrity.”

“A huge thank you to Wai for his help dealing with a case. Wai was extremely professional and quick with reaching a resolution.”

Professional Associations & Qualifications

• Qualified as a Solicitor April 2024
• University of the West of England, Law LLB (Hons) – 1:1
• King’s College London, Intellectual Property and Information Law LLM – Merit
• University of Law, LPC – Commendation