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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie offers a highly capable team acting on major disputes in the PRC and Hong Kong. It is particularly active in cross-border disputes, especially those involving breach of contract and fraud as well as insolvency and restructuring. The team also advises clients on shareholder and joint venture disputes, as well as contentious trust and estate issues, banking disputes and disputes over land ownership. Clients benefit from the support of the firm's extensive network of global offices. The team advises an impressive roster of clients, including financial institutions and multinational companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie acted for an alleged victim of an HKD300 million cross-border financial fraud by way of a sophisticated stock-loan scheme in its claims against the fraudsters for the return of its shares.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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5
Bryan Ng
5
Band 5

Bryan Ng is well regarded for a range of financial services and regulatory litigation, as well as broader commercial disputes, including SFC investigations, joint venture disagreements and trust disputes.

I worked with Bryan Ng on a group of cases I didn't know could be settled, but they managed it and settled it very quickly.

Bryan has very strong technical abilities and is able to coordinate with overseas counsel and ID the right team to engage. He's a strong leader with good professional skills.

All in all, Bryan is a trustworthy all-rounded professional.

5
Cynthia Tang
5
Band 5

Cynthia Tang is a skilled adviser on a range of commercial disputes and regulatory investigations, often acting for banks.

All in all, Cynthia was very clear-minded and provided value-added advice.

6
Gary Seib
6
Band 6

Gary Seib brings more than three decades' experience in commercial litigation to the table and is head of the firm's cyber fraud recovery team in Hong Kong.

Gary is very experienced, high quality and to the point. He does things commercially.

He's been around a very long time and is a good litigator.

U
Roberta Chan
U
Up and Coming

Roberta Chan advises on a variety of commercial disputes, including joint venture disagreements, property-related disputes and probate claims.

She thinks outside the box and provided the experience to resolve the matter cost effectively and to our satisfaction, working at difficult hours. She's cutting edge in her thinking and ability.

She seems quite switched on and diligent.

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China

Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

5
Bryan Ng
5
Band 5
5
Cynthia Tang
5
Band 5
6
Gary Seib
6
Band 6
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Roberta Chan
U
Up and Coming

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