Construction (International Firms) - China
What the team is known for
The construction department at Cocking & Co LLP has deep experience handling contentious elements arising from construction and infrastructure projects. The firm's noteworthy litigation capabilities are enhanced by its strength in arbitration proceedings. Its client roster is composed of architects, contractors and public bodies, such as Long Faith Engineering and Republic by Dimensions.
Strengths
"Cocking & Co have specialised expertise in law and a technical background."
Work highlights
Cocking & Co acted for Long Faith Engineering in disputes involving the Hong Kong Third Runway project-related subcontract.
Notable practitioners
Ian Cocking is the founding partner of Cocking & Co and a seasoned construction lawyer in his own right who continues to act on behalf of clients in a range of disputes. He is also an accredited mediator and adjudicator. "Ian is a very good strategist. What he brings is a range and depth of experience in alternative dispute resolution." "Ian is one of the best in Hong Kong on construction law."
Dennis Wong is a founding partner at Cocking & Co who has a strong contentious construction practice and is widely known for his activity in the construction sphere. He is an accredited adjudicator but is also active on both domestic and cross-border arbitration matters. "Dennis is very well connected to the local market and is a good, diligent lawyer. He is very hard-working around client care too, as well as legal and commercial strategy." "He was attuned to our needs and very client-focused."
