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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills has a formidable dispute resolution team specialising in representing Japanese blue-chips in arbitration proceedings brought before several institutions including the ICC, SIAC and JCAA. The firm offers further expertise in other forms of ADR, such as mediation, and is recognised for its strength in the pharmaceutical, TMT, manufacturing and energy sectors. It is frequently instructed to assist with contractual disputes as well as cross-border investigations and compliance matters. The team has notable strengths in acting for clients on contentious issues concerning the Middle East and South-East Asian regions.

Strengths

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HSF give advice backed by deep and accurate legal knowledge, and they firmly and promptly respond to our needs. 

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HSF provided brilliant insight with quick responses to every query from us.

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Notable Practitioners

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David Gilmore
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David Gilmore has a distinguished reputation for his depth of experience handling high-stakes dispute resolution matters. His broad expertise spans multi-jurisdictional commercial arbitration cases, FCPA investigations and strategic crisis management mandates, with a particular focus on the pharmaceutical sector.

David has successfully shown very good services to clients. He's able to appreciate the needs of large companies and has worked very diligently.

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Elaine Wong
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Elaine Wong is based in Herbert Smith Freehills' Tokyo office after a period based in Singapore, which she leverages to offer clients advice on cross-border matters pertaining to South-East Asia. She often acts for Japanese automotive and manufacturing clients on a range of contentious matters, including investigations.

She is an excellent lawyer. Elaine combines attention to detail, foresight and agility, and she also has integrity.

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Elaine Wong
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