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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)

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We advise clients on arbitrations under a broad spectrum of civil and common laws as well as public international law. We are experienced in arbitrating under the rules of all major arbitration institutions, as well as having conducted numerous ad hoc arbitrations. Our genuine sector knowledge, commercial awareness and regional sensitivity are unrivalled. We advise clients and conduct arbitrations in a number of languages. Once you have an arbitral award, we can help you to enforce it around the world.

Our long standing experience of acting in investor-state and state-to-state arbitrations and in-depth knowledge of the nuances of these focus areas means we can help you to best meet your objectives. We provide advice on the best possible investment and treaty protection.

Conducting our own advocacy means our skilled advocates play a critical role in the strategy of the case from the outset. It also minimises the cost and time involved for our clients in instructing external counsel.

Choosing arbitrators and expert witnesses can be highly significant in achieving a successful outcome and we offer our clients in-depth knowledge of both. Members of the arbitration group regularly sit as arbitrators and this valuable insight into the arbitral process from a different perspective helps us to identify winning strategies.

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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has a respected team in Mainland China as well as Hong Kong, with a strong track record of advising blue-chip clients from sectors including banking, hospitality and TMT on complex multi-jurisdictional arbitration. It is noted for its tremendous capabilities in advocacy in both commercial agreement and international treaty arbitrations, as well as its advocacy capabilities in both English and Chinese. It is also well equipped to handle interim relief measures, as well as challenges to and enforcement of arbitral awards. The firm leverages broad international energy, construction and infrastructure expertise, with additional strengths acting for private equity clients.

Strengths

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The team's fluency in Chinese was a major asset. It saved significant time under tight deadlines and enabled HSF to work with first-hand client input rather than filtered translations.

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer have strong cross-regional teamwork ability and are able to efficiently complete challenging tasks in a short period of time.

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The fact that all the partners had deep Asian arbitration experience and were intimately involved gave us a distinct advantage on a day-to-day level, but more importantly, in our strategic approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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Justin D'Agostino
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Justin D'Agostino
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Justin D'Agostino is Herbert Smith Freehills' global chief executive officer and renowned for his work on high-profile investment treaty arbitrations across the Asia-Pacific region.

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Kathryn Sanger
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Kathryn Sanger
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Kathryn Sanger has a wealth of experience in HKIAC arbitration cases. She serves a diverse clientele, with high-profile clients spanning a broad spectrum of sectors and notable experience advising private equity firms and tech companies.

She's very strong, has a strong commercial understanding of deals and is very detail-oriented. She can get to the bottom of things and see the bigger picture of complex fact patterns.

Kathryn provides us with thoughtful, round-the-clock service. She understands our particular (and atypical) interests and provides tailored, actionable advice.

She's a very capable partner with a strong personal style who is very neat in her work.

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Simon Chapman
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Simon Chapman
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Simon Chapman KC is co-head of Herbert Smith Freehills' global arbitration team and is active in global arbitrations for clients in the financial services, private equity and TMT spaces.

He's a recognised market leader in the Asia arbitration community with a deserved reputation.

Simon is great and does his own advocacy as well.

Simon is fantastic.

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Helen Tang
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Helen Tang
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Helen Tang garners recognition for her broad disputes practice, which often involves Mainland Chinese parties. She is based in Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's Hong Kong office.

Helen is doing some big work for PRC clients.

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Justin D'Agostino
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Kathryn Sanger
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Kathryn Sanger
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Simon Chapman KC
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Simon Chapman KC
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Helen Tang
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Helen Tang
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