Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)

Dentons' well-established arbitration team is regularly sought out by both domestic and international clients for advice and advocacy in ICC and HKIAC arbitrations. The team handles a range of commercial disputes arising out of the breach of purchase, supply and manufacturing contracts, as well as shareholder disagreements.

"Dentons are very cost-conscious while providing the highest level of legal services."

"Even with the challenge of the different time zones, they were exceptionally responsive."

"The team are able to offer multifaceted and practical advice and assistance to the clients, from jurisdictional to cross-border enforcement issues."

"Their team are extremely responsive and accommodating to clients' needs and requests, providing comprehensive assistance and accurate advice within tight timeframes and on short notice."

"So many things are new to us but the Dentons team can provide us with very practical advice. In terms of strategy, they can advise us what way forward is best in the circumstances."

Dentons acted for Southwest Pacific Bauxite in a dispute against Lasmos and its directors for breach of the investment management agreement and breach of fiduciary duty before HKIAC.

Richard Keady of Dentons' Hong Kong office offers clients over 25 years' experience handling a range of arbitrations in Hong Kong and regionally. "Richard Keady is super approachable and user-friendly. He's able to cut through the issue at ease. I enjoy working with him." "Richard has been a long-time partner of ours, and he has a great sense for this kind of work. I highly recommend him."

Robert Rhoda is a respected practitioner whose experience in arbitration spans the financial services, manufacturing, media and technology sectors. He is regularly mandated by both domestic and international clients. "Robert is very experienced, very capable and knowledgeable about this arbitration proceeding. In terms of guiding the client through this process, he's doing a very good job." "Robert has done a really great job since joining Dentons and building them up." "He's a very strategic operator." "Not only was his legal acumen exceptional, but he was extremely well liked by the client and always cognisant of the client's business objectives."