Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 3
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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's burgeoning Hong Kong team handles a broad range of commercial disputes, with particular strengths in financial services disputes and contentious tax matters. The team is also well equipped to advise on substantial trust and probate disputes, as well as loan enforcement matters and private wealth disputes.
Work Highlights
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher represented one of the beneficiaries of the estate of a prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist in Hong Kong and the PRC, successfully appealing a first-instance decision on a striking-out application in High Court proceedings related to a dispute between the family members.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very well organised and capable of breaking down complex matters into comprehensible ideas to clients. They are practical and attentive to the commercial realities with which clients are most concerned."
"They are very much alive to the issues and able to give timely advice on what needs to be done. The quality is very high as well; the court papers they prepare are high quality, and the way they handle discussion of legal strategy."
"They are very well organised and capable of breaking down complex matters into comprehensible ideas to clients. They are practical and attentive to the commercial realities with which clients are most concerned."
"They are very much alive to the issues and able to give timely advice on what needs to be done. The quality is very high as well; the court papers they prepare are high quality, and the way they handle discussion of legal strategy."
Notable Practitioners
Brian Gilchrist is held in high esteem for his expertise in commercial disputes ranging from shareholder disagreements to tax disputes, with additional strengths in acting for high net worth individuals. He co-heads the litigation department.
"Brian is very good at dealing with difficult situations and finding a simple commercial solution; that's what he's known for in the market. He's definitely the person to go to for complexity."
"He's the real big dog in town. He's the real deal and is every bit as good as advertised in terms of his advice and analysis."
Elaine Chen co-leads the litigation practice. She is well known for her strengths in advising private clients, as well as her robust contentious tax practice.
"She takes leadership to be the focal point and makes available the global resources of the firm. She's available around the clock and always brings in the right team to support us at the right moment. She puts herself in the client's shoes."
"Elaine is very hands-on and personalised to individual clients."
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