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Dentons Hong Kong LLP

Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

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Dentons Hong Kong LLP

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Dentons Hong Kong has a strong track record in advising on a broad range of high-value, complex and multi-jurisdictional disputes for clients regionally and globally.

We assist our clients in pursuing, defending and mediating a wide variety of civil and commercial claims in all level of courts and across various jurisdictions and industry sectors. We also frequently handle applications for injunctive relief and asset freezing, and help our clients implement tracing and enforcement of judgments. From risk analysis to crisis management, we have a team of seasoned lawyers to provide you with clear advice and quality representations in writing and hearings.

Of particular note is our depth of experience in litigation relating to shareholder disputes, financial investments and fraud, often with cross-border elements. We regularly handle disputes for international corporations, high net worth individuals and regulatory authorities.

We also have a well-respected practice of acting in professional disputes and disciplinary proceedings for a wide range of professionals including solicitors, accountants, brokers and licensed individuals.

Clients (10)

  • Abercrombie & Fitch
  • Hong Kong Solicitors Indemnity Fund
  • BASF
  • Amazon
  • Ernst & Young
  • Kim Dotcom and Megaupload Limited
  • Law Society of Hong Kong
  • Dr Martens
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • Huarong International Securities Limited

Industries (7)

  • Financial institutions
  • Chemicals
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Aviation
  • Technology
  • E-commerce

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Dentons boasts a deep Hong Kong-based bench with widespread coverage of the Greater China and wider Asia region. The team acts in a broad range of commercial disputes, including shareholder disputes, real estate litigation, insolvency disputes and professional indemnity cases. It also regularly handles matters relating to judicial review and interim measures, as well as misappropriation of funds and fraud recovery. The client roster includes SOEs, professional services firms and corporates in the manufacturing, retail, tech and pharmaceutical sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons acted for Able Profit in defending a claim brought by GH Property in relation to the sale of shares in a Hong Kong company, Golden Horse Development.

Strengths

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  • They have a very professional and yet personal and sensible approach. They have been always responsive and very timely. They are very up to date on international, regional and local business issues.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

  • I appreciate their responsiveness, professionalism and communication skills. They managed our case well, with the right people in the team.

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  • Dentons has a strong customer-focused approach, with solid knowledge of the client's business and business acumen.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Allan Leung
    Allan Leung

    Allan Leung

    Allan Leung is a longstanding market leader in Hong Kong in disputes ranging from commercial landlord-tenant disagreements to shareholder disputes to applications for judicial review. He is frequently sought out by clients in the financial services and professional services areas.

    • I am 100% satisfied with the work involving Allan.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • His approach is to ask his clients what their end goal is and then he tries to adopt the strategies to try and reach the end goal. He focuses on the client's commercial objective.

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  • Keith Brandt
    Keith Brandt

    Keith Brandt

    Keith Brandt is Dentons' head of department in Hong Kong and is active on fraud recovery actions, interim measures and injunctions, as well as general commercial disputes. His clientele includes financial institutions, investment funds, asset management firms and corporates.

    • Keith Brandt is highly regarded for his exceptional expertise and leadership. Keith's ability to handle complex matters and his dedication to client care make him a standout figure.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • Keith is a trusted partner to us, consistently providing excellent service and willing to invest time to understand clients' needs and concerns.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • He's a great guy, very knowledgeable and great at dealing with multinational things and explaining the differences in different areas of law. He's also cost-effective and strategic.

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  • Richard Keady
    Richard Keady

    Richard Keady

    Richard Keady is regularly mandated on professional negligence claims, investigations, banking disputes and general commercial disputes. He has experience acting for local and foreign clients.

    • Richard is an experienced litigator who can provide strategy and client-oriented solutions to achieve a favourable outcome for the client. He is very client-friendly and commercially minded.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • Richard has been excellent - extremely responsive and efficient.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • He is practical, experienced and user-friendly. He is very likeable and calm, which is helpful when things get messy.

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  • Robert Rhoda
    Robert Rhoda

    Robert Rhoda

    Robert Rhoda has a broad disputes practice encompassing civil and criminal matters in the mining, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas sectors, among others. He acts on behalf of entities in a range of sectors such as technology, pharmaceuticals, mining and manufacturing.

    • Robert is a very good lawyer.

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    • He's very proactive, and if there is anything we need, he always provides a prompt reply.

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  • Alfred Wu
    Alfred Wu

    Alfred Wu

    Alfred Wu has a broad Hong Kong-based commercial disputes practice, with notable strengths in the construction field, as well as in disputes stemming from property transactions, competition disputes and mis-selling claims.

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Ranked Individuals at Dentons Hong Kong LLP (5)

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    Keith Brandt

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    Richard Keady

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