Madeline Chan
About Madeline Chan
Madeline Chan is an Associate specializing in Litigation, Arbitration, and Investigations at Linklaters in London, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in law, having completed various internships and trainee positions at notable firms and institutions, and holds degrees from the University of Cambridge and Amherst College.
Current Position at Linklaters
Madeline Chan currently holds the position of Associate in the Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations department at Linklaters. She has been in this role since 2020 and has accumulated four years of experience in this capacity, working in London, England.
Previous Experience at Linklaters
Madeline Chan has extensive experience at Linklaters, having worked in various roles. She served as a Trainee Solicitor in Financial Regulation for six months from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she was a Trainee Solicitor - Secondee at the Free Representation Unit for six months in 2020, and worked as a Trainee Solicitor in Restructuring and Insolvency for six months in 2019. Furthermore, she was involved in Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations as a Trainee Solicitor for six months from 2019 to 2020.
Educational Background
Madeline Chan has a strong educational background in law and political science. She studied at the University of Cambridge, where she achieved a Master of Arts in Law (Senior Status) from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Amherst College from 2010 to 2014. She also attended the University of Oxford as a Visiting Student, studying Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) from 2012 to 2013.
Internships and Early Career Experience
Madeline Chan has gained valuable experience through various internships and early career roles. She interned at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) for one month in 2017. Additionally, she completed summer internships at Harvard Law School in 2011, Barclays in 2013, and worked as a Summer Vacation Scheme Student at Clifford Chance LLP and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in 2016. She also served as a Mellon Scholar at Amherst College in 2012 and worked as a Summer Associate at Ivy Gate Limited in 2010.
Language Proficiency
Madeline Chan is fluent in both Mandarin and Cantonese. This language proficiency enhances her ability to engage with a diverse range of clients and colleagues, particularly in the context of her work in international law and arbitration.