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Eversheds Sutherland

Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


Eversheds Sutherland

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Our Asia litigation team has wide-ranging dispute resolution experience that includes specialist expertise in complex commercial, administrative and regulatory litigation in local and foreign courts as well as alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including mediation, and advising clients in proceedings before specialist tribunals. 

Our practice blends the expertise and experience of heavyweight senior partners with fee-earners with international backgrounds and experience. 

We have extensive experience of representing multinational companies operating in Asia. We advise on all types of disputes affecting their business interests. These disputes can be with suppliers, business partners, competitors and employees or in proceedings involving regulatory and governmental bodies. We focus on identifying practical commercial solutions and our lawyers have handled disputes in or relating to all major Asian jurisdictions. 

As pioneers in the field of legal project management, we use cutting edge litigation technology and work to an agreed methodology to deliver successful outcomes on time and on budget, proposing innovative project management and billing solutions that suit our clients’ differing requirements and help clients manage the costs of litigation.

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China

Band 6

Band 6


What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland provides clients with expert advice on a broad range of litigation matters, from finance and competition to insolvency and contract disputes. The Hong Kong-based team also acts for regional and international clients on regulatory and international trade-related disputes. It frequently acts on behalf of major financial institutions and also represents government agencies in judicial review proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds Sutherland advised the Communication Authority on the successful defence of a judicial review brought by an individual named Cheung Tak Wing against it and the Director of Information Services in relation to the announcements in the public interest regarding the proposals for electoral reform in Hong Kong.

Strengths

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  • The team is reliable and efficient in providing advice on complex cases. The team possesses a remarkable depth of knowledge, delivering strategic insight that enhances the outcomes.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • They are very knowledgeable and I do feel they have been giving a lot of thought to the matters in terms of strategic approaches. They are very commercial and think outside the box.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • They are very solid and competent handling complex matters.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 6Mark Hughes
    Band 6Mark Hughes

    Mark Hughes

    Mark Hughes is head of Eversheds' litigation and dispute management team in Asia. He has a dispute resolution practice spanning judicial review, restructuring and insolvency disputes, and fraud and loan recovery matters.

    • Mark is very capable and responsible for difficult and sophisticated matters. He shows attention to our business needs.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

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    Mark Hughes

    Head of Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

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