Alexander is a Fellow of INSOL International and holds a specialist qualification in insolvency awarded by the HKICPA. He sits on the Insolvency Law Committee of the Law Society of Hong Kong. Alexander is among the first batch of Hong Kong lawyers to have passed the examination requirements for legal practice in the Greater Bay Area.
In the restructuring and insolvency market, he regularly advises officeholders, financial institutions distressed companies as well as company directors. Alexander is said to be "calm, measured, and detail-oriented." and "has in-depth knowledge of Hong Kong insolvency and restructuring laws " (Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021). Alexander is ranked in the 2021 IFLR 1000 as a rising star partner in restructuring and insolvency.
Alexander is also experienced in shareholder disputes, defamation cases as well as construction and arbitration claims. Alexander holds a number of ADR accreditations. He is a fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), an accredited mediator on the panel of the Law Society of Hong Kong, as well as a mediator and arbitrator on the panel of eBRAM (an online dispute resolution centre). Prior to joining the legal profession, Alexander worked as a civil engineer.
Outside his job, Alexander has taken up appointments as members of government tribunals. He served as a panel member of the Appeal Panel (Housing) from 2016 to 2022. Currently, he is a panel member of the Resolvability Review Tribunal.
He is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
"Alexander Tang is well known for his restructuring and insolvency expertise and knowledge. He is devoted to his clients, and gets the job done quickly and efficiently."
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022