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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Construction (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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The dedicated construction team at the firm is known for handling high-value construction disputes and transactions. As part of the firm's globally integrated construction practice, the team is very adept at handling multi-jurisdictional matters, including China outbound and inbound projects. With a diverse list of clients covering multi-national corporations and Chinese SOEs, it has a strong track-record of advising investors, employers and contractors on complex construction mandates. The team is valued for its ability to deliver practical and commercial solutions seamlessly across English, Mandarin and Cantonese. It has particular knowledge in handling disputes in infrastructure, energy, hospitality, mining and resources sectors.

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Construction (International Firms) - China

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer houses a dedicated construction team with experts based in its Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong offices. It is particularly well versed in handling outbound construction work for domestic clients. The firm possesses capability in contentious mandates, advising on arbitrations regularly. It is also capable of advising on project tendering and related risk analysis. The team is highly sought after for its expertise in the energy and infrastructure spheres.

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Strengths

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  • The firm provided a team that had tremendous experience and local market knowledge. It communicated in such a way to make complex situations understood by legal and non-legal individuals.

    Construction (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

  • They were able to analyse voluminous and complex information to present a clear and concise strategy recommendation.

    Construction (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has familiarity with not only international construction projects but also with the complicated requirements for a construction project in the Greater China Region.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Murphy Mok
    Murphy Mok

    Murphy Mok

    Murphy Mok has particular expertise handling cross-jurisdictional disputes arising from construction projects. His expertise is regularly sought out by Chinese and international companies in the energy, power and transport sectors.

    • Murphy is very convincing, very accurate and clear-minded.

      Construction (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • Murphy was able to grasp complex technical concepts and assimilate them quickly.

      Construction (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
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