Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2025 : China
Band 3
Chambers Review
Johnson Stokes & Master offers clients a large team with deep expertise in both local and international disputes. The team, which split from Mayer Brown in late 2024, is noted for its longstanding presence in the Hong Kong market, as well as for the impressive breadth of its litigation capability, covering contentious construction, employment and financial services matters. Its additional areas of focus include real estate disputes and regulatory investigations, as well as probate disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their turnaround time is very fast and that's very important to us. When we come to them with difficult problems, they provide us with detailed analysis and possible solutions."
"No matter the topic, they always have resources to cover our needs."
"Their turnaround time is very fast and that's very important to us. When we come to them with difficult problems, they provide us with detailed analysis and possible solutions."
"No matter the topic, they always have resources to cover our needs."
Notable Practitioners
Nicholas Hunsworth is a veteran of the Hong Kong dispute resolution sphere who is particularly skilled in banking and insolvency litigation, as well as in fraud cases and regulatory investigations.
"Nicholas Hunsworth is a ferocious litigator."
Alan Linning is a trusted adviser to financial institutions and professional service providers on financial services disputes and regulatory investigations.
Ranked Lawyers at
Johnson Stokes & Master
China