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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

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For decades, Debevoise litigators have represented both Asia-based and multinational clients in litigation arising out of their Asian operations.


The team provides strategic, commercially sophisticated advice on disputes pending throughout Asia, and works with the firm’s renowned global litigation team to steer clients through litigation in the U.S. and Europe.


The Asia litigation team, based in Hong Kong and Shanghai, is made up of experienced international lawyers, all of whom are admitted in the U.S. or the UK, but by experience or background are committed to, and understand the needs of, the firm’s clients in Asia. They are adept at bringing the weight of their international litigation experience to bear in advising on Asia-related matters.

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China

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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.

Work Highlights

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  • Debevoise & Plimpton advised Segantii Capital Management on a service agreement-related dispute with Imagine Software.

Strengths

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Their approach was meticulous and strategic, advising us on various potential resolution strategies and their implications, which allowed us to navigate the complexities of the dispute effectively. 

Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

The wealth of knowledge the partner and the team provided was very insightful. The professionalism of the team's service and response were unparalleled.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

Debevoise & Plimpton has a very strong team, offering quick responses and excellent service.

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Greater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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Mark D Johnson
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Mark D Johnson
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Senior Statespeople

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.

He's an absolutely formidable litigator.

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Gareth Hughes
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Gareth Hughes
3
Band 3

Gareth Hughes is an expert on investigations work and regulatory disputes. His clients span major PRC asset management firms, global financial institutions and individual executives and shareholders.

He's excellent to work with and very good with clients. He's a very smart and commercial modern solicitor in my eyes.

Gareth's knowledge and commercial sense in dealing with the disputes in a professional and efficient manner were unparalleled.

Gareth offers exceptional advice and service.

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Mark D Johnson
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Mark D Johnson
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Gareth Hughes
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Gareth Hughes
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