Chambers Review
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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.
Strengths
They are experienced lawyers in the field and have a good understanding of market practice.
They are very specialised, knowledgeable and experienced in construction. Their lawyers are very focused on client service.
Work Highlights
Cocking & Co represented Yearfull Contracting before the High Court against its subcontractors in a dispute arising out of a property development in Hong Kong.
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 an excellent lawyer and a leader in the field. He's quite a good strategist, very organised from the beginning, and communicates well with experts and clients.
Ian is one of the anchors of the construction world in Hong Kong.
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 Wong gives us practical suggestions and provides quick responses.
He is prepared to spend the effort to understand complex technical issues.