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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China
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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher advised several high net worth individuals and their related family companies on various disputes and legal proceedings against a property developer listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Strengths
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The team has been professional and knowledgeable in every aspect of the matter. Service level and responsiveness have been of a high standard, which demonstrates a deep understanding of client needs.
Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGreater China RegionThe team are always willing to pull long hours and extended hours to achieve the mission, care for details and quality of work, and focus a lot on technicality and practical solutions to winning.
Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGreater China RegionI appreciate Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's teamwork, dedicated team approach and knowledge of the domestic environment.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 Brian W Gilchrist
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 experienced and highly regarded in the field.
Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGreater China RegionWe deal with him regularly. He's very knowledgeable and good.
Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGreater China RegionBrian is unique in the sense that he is a strategist. He's always three steps ahead - sometimes even ahead of the client in terms of what they want to achieve.
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Band 2 
Band 2 Elaine Chen
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 is very technical with good commercial sense, and she works very hard, which demonstrates a strong level of good professionalism.
Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGreater China RegionElaine excels in all categories. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a sharp mind. She leads her team with dedication and conviction.
Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondentGreater China RegionShe's very hands-on in terms of the substance of the case and strategy, as well as management of the team. I value her input during the hearings.
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Ranked Individuals at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP (2)
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Brian W Gilchrist
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Band 2 Global 2026
Practice area: Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)
Location: China
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