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DLA Piper LLP

Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

Global Guide 2026 : China

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DLA Piper LLP

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper's robust Hong Kong-based practice offers capable litigators covering the full range of commercial disputes. It acts for notable corporations, insurance companies and financial institutions on domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters such as shareholder disputes, insolvencies and financial litigation, including debt recovery. The team is regularly mandated to assist with contentious regulatory investigations, as well as estate and probate disputes. The team is also a popular choice for real estate developers and investors in their disputes.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Jovial Paradise on its claim against borrowers and other personal guarantors to enforce a facility agreement for a sum of USD88 million.

Strengths

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  • DLA's team have good understanding of our business models and our internal political concerns. The team have a great sense of commercial businesses and models and are willing to learn.

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  • The team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, expertise and dedication in handling our case. They provided clear, timely communication and delivered results that exceeded our expectations.

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  • We have had strong and timely support from DLA Piper.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Harris Chan
    Harris Chan

    Harris Chan

    Harris Chan frequently represents clients from the PRC and Hong Kong in shareholder disputes, estate disputes, interim measures and breach of SPA disputes. He is also equipped to advise on regulatory defence matters.

    • He has the ability to manage clients' expectations and devise a strategic approach to offer a realistic, achievable solution. He is also able to assemble a team package which is good value for money.

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    • Harris is the savviest of solicitors. I'd go to him for matters that are the most time-sensitive and high-stakes, requiring quick wit in a fight.

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    • He is very respected and very good; he's one of those who no one hates. He's very friendly and does a good job, with loads of experience.

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  • Kevin Chan
    Kevin Chan

    Kevin Chan

    Kevin Chan handles a diverse host of work highlights as head of DLA Piper's litigation practice, and frequently advises on various disputes and debt recovery matters for banking and financial services clients.

    • He's got that savviness that their team has, as well as that client awareness and commerciality.

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  • Satpal Gobindpuri
    Satpal Gobindpuri

    Satpal Gobindpuri

    Satpal Gobindpuri is DLA Piper's regional managing partner of Asia, offering clients deep experience in a variety of commercial disputes, including product liability claims and disputes relating to payment defaults.

    • Satpal Gobindupri is an experienced and seasoned litigator who is a good tactician and is able to see the big picture of a piece of litigation.

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    • He has a lot of big clients and a great litigation team.

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    Harris Chan

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    Satpal Gobindpuri

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