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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China
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.
Strengths
Debevoise & Plimpton have not only met but considerably surpassed our expectations in managing this difficult claim. Their performance has been extraordinary in all areas.
I appreciate their solid legal knowledge, quick turnaround and client-focused advice. We are happy with the service overall.
The excellent team are highly strategic and technical, with great communication. The team are proactive, often coming to us with options before we ask.
Work Highlights
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.
Notable practitioners
Mark is outstanding.
Mark is very strong in skill, experience and knowledge.
Mark is a very well-known, experienced, knowledgeable and charismatic dispute resolution lawyer in Hong Kong.
Gareth Hughes is an expert in investigations work and regulatory disputes. His clients span major PRC asset management firms, global financial institutions and individual executives and shareholders.
His level of sophistication is evident in his ability to distil complex legal and regulatory issues into actionable, strategically sound advice. What truly sets him apart is his commercial awareness.
Gareth is a sharp, strategic thinker with a great team supporting him.
His proactive style of communication ensures trust and that legal tactics align with corporate objectives.