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Clifford Chance LLP

Arbitration (International)

Global Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region


Clifford Chance LLP

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Arbitration (International) - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance possesses one of the broadest geographical footprints in the region, backed by a global arbitration capability and regularly engaged by leading multinationals, Chinese state-owned enterprises and other major domestic businesses. The firm is especially renowned for its banking and finance expertise, and acclaimed for its handling of investment treaty-related disputes and those arising in the energy and resources and infrastructure sectors. It is fully equipped to provide its own advocacy, both in arbitration proceedings and in enforcement and other ancillary litigation. The team is also notably involved in commercial arbitrations, representing private equity firms and investors, and noted for its ability to coordinate effort across several offices, including its Perth branch, as well as for being prominent in India and Singapore.

Notable practitioners

Cameron Hassall heads the overall APAC dispute resolution practice from Hong Kong and Lei Shi and Thomas Walsh direct the Greater China arbitration practice from Shanghai and Hong Kong.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised the Mexican subsidiary of a Chinese telecom group on a Hong Kong-seated UNCITRAL arbitration administered by HKIAC relating to the supply of equipment to build an internet of things-based smart meter network for power facilities in Mexico pursuant to a supply contract governed by Mexican law.

Strengths

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  • Its deep command of cross-border dispute resolution combined with an acute understanding of regional regulatory and compliance landscapes distinguishes Clifford Chance.

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  • Clifford Chance has extensive experience in cross-border dispute resolution, is very familiar with arbitration procedures and has a profound understanding of the laws of different countries.

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  • The team is able to tackle a range of challenges with expertise and efficiency. Each member brings unique skills and perspectives, fostering innovative solutions and collaborative problem-solving.

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