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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells' Hong Kong office enjoys an excellent reputation for handling a broad range of litigation, including investigations, shareholder disputes and financial regulatory matters, with notable strengths in insolvency disputes, acting for both liquidators and receivers. The firm is able to assist clients with disputes involving Hong Kong, China and jurisdictions throughout the Asia-Pacific region. It is noted for its contentious construction practice and is additionally well placed to advise on anti-corruption investigations and public inquiries. Its wide-ranging clientele includes corporates, statutory bodies, high net worth individuals and senior management staff at multinational companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells acted for Frost Bank and their client, WRE Investments, in commencing a claim against SMW following a spoofing-type fraud perpetrated by an impersonator, through which WRE was deceived into remitting USD3.55 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Chris Dobby
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Chris Dobby
3
Band 3

Chris Dobby is head of Hogan Lovells' litigation department in Hong Kong and remains an expert in a broad spectrum of insolvency disputes, advising both liquidators and receivers.

Chris is an all-round great bloke who is knowledgeable and very well connected.

It's lovely working with him and he's an advocate as well. He's definitely brilliant.

Chris is a smart litigator beyond his years and well regarded by the judiciary here.

Mark Lin
3
Mark Lin
3
Band 3

Mark Lin is a partner in the Hogan Lovells Hong Kong office who is well regarded for his expertise in insolvency-related litigation, as well as his skill in securing interim measures.

His level of expertise and understanding of his field makes him a trusted adviser who we know we can rely on for tailored solutions.

Mark is attentive and knows what the clients want and need. He is very responsive.

Mark is a very capable and strong litigation lawyer.

Maria Sit
6
Maria Sit
6
Band 6

Maria Sit is managing partner of Dechert's Hong Kong office. She is recognised for her deep expertise in financial services litigation, drawing on her time as in-house counsel with the SFC. She capably handles a variety of commercial litigation, including shareholder disagreements, breach of contract claims, asset recovery and a range of other issues.

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Byron Phillips
U
Up and Coming

Byron Phillips is noted for his broad commercial disputes practice, advising on bond enforcement disputes, fraud recovery, JV disputes and defamation claims.

The level of support provided is always of the highest quality. He's a practical professional who understands his clients' needs and delivers even on the most complex files.

Mr Phillips is a very sharp lawyer with an acute ability to structure possible solutions in a very concise way with a strategic approach.

Byron is very client-friendly and aware of the client's commercial needs.

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

Chris Dobby
3
Chris Dobby
3
Band 3
Mark Lin
3
Mark Lin
3
Band 3
Maria Sit
6
Maria Sit
6
Band 6
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Byron Phillips
U
Up and Coming