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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, Mainland 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

  • Hogan Lovells advised China Construction Bank (Asia) and China Construction Bank nominees as the third and fourth defendants in a bond dispute commenced by China Ping An Insurance Overseas against, among others, Luck Gain and China Aoyuan.

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Notable Practitioners

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Chris Dobby
3
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 excellent litigator and dispute resolution strategist.

He has an ability to speak very frankly to the client and is able to manage difficult situations; he's very good at communication.

Mark Lin
4
Mark Lin
4
Band 4

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.

Mark is an excellent lawyer who is able to capture the key elements of the matters and provide practical solutions and high-quality service.

Maria Sit
6
Maria Sit
6
Band 6

Maria Sit is a partner in Hogan Lovells' 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.

She's hands-on and a reliable litigator who makes me feel at ease.

Maria is a proactive problem solver who treats clients' priorities as her own. In a fast-paced business environment, her ability to respond swiftly sets her apart.

Byron Phillips
U
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.

Byron is an outstanding disputes lawyer and a trusted adviser for complex and high-value matters.

I have a very good impression of him. He comes across as a very strong advocate.

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

Chris Dobby
3
Chris Dobby
3
Band 3
Mark Lin
4
Mark Lin
4
Band 4
Maria Sit
6
Maria Sit
6
Band 6
Byron Phillips
U
Byron Phillips
U
Up and Coming