Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 3
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Debevoise & Plimpton offers an experienced team with a strong bench of seasoned litigators 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
Provided by Chambers
"They are very good indeed and did an outstanding job on our case."
"Debevoise & Plimpton has got some very good people."
"They are very good indeed and did an outstanding job on our case."
"Debevoise & Plimpton has got some very good people."
Notable Practitioners
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 clever and diligent. Also, clients love him; he's excellent with clients."
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.
"I know if I give him a call he will always be there to take it and assist us."
Ranked Lawyers at
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
China