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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Debevoise & Plimpton offers an experienced team based across offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The team specialises in advising financial services clients and banks on commercial litigation and contentious regulatory matters. It advises on complex cross-border disputes concerning fraud, white-collar crime, insolvency, and shareholder and joint venture disputes. Clients also include blue-chip multinationals and private individuals. The litigation team frequently supports its robust arbitration practice with the securing of interim measures.

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Work Highlights

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  • Debevoise & Plimpton represented Shiu Wing as the respondent in an HKIAC arbitration and in ancillary Hong Kong High Court proceedings commenced by Shiu Wing’s former joint venture partner.

Strengths

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  • I appreciate their solid legal knowledge, quick turnaround and client-focused advice. We are happy with the service overall.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • Debevoise & Plimpton have not only met but considerably surpassed our expectations in managing this difficult claim. Their performance has been extraordinary in all areas.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • The excellent team are highly strategic and technical, with great communication. The team are proactive, often coming to us with options before we ask.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark D Johnson
    Mark D Johnson

    Mark D Johnson

    Mark Johnson's Hong Kong-based practice spans share purchase agreement disputes, investigations and claims for breaches of fiduciary duty. He regularly acts for major investment banks, shareholders, high net worth individuals and domestic and international corporates.

    • Mark is very strong in skill, experience and knowledge.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Mark is a very well-known, experienced, knowledgeable and charismatic dispute resolution lawyer in Hong Kong.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Mark is outstanding.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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    Mark D Johnson

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

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