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Arbitration (International) - Asia-Pacific Region

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

King & Wood has a substantial specialist bench with a strong presence in China. It has extensive experience in the procedures of leading domestic, regional and global arbitral tribunals and the representation of leading multinationals and Chinese state-owned enterprises. The firm is especially respected for its construction expertise and also notably active in the arbitration of disputes in the energy, mining, real estate and technology sectors, and in those brought under the terms of bilateral investment treaties. The team also receives praise for its assured handling of cross-border insolvency issues.

Notable practitioners

Hong Kong-based partner Paul Starr heads the local disputes team and is also joint coordinator of the firm's global arbitration offering.

Strengths

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They have an ability to provide the correct service, whether that's very technical, commercial or aggressive. They have many gears and can operate in different environments to provide what's needed.

Arbitration (International) respondent
Asia-Pacific

KWM's vast experience and very strong team in Hong Kong and mainland China has earned it deep respect, helped along by a track record of notable wins.

Arbitration (International) respondent
Asia-Pacific

As a team they are exceptionally commercial, very responsive and also have an exceptionally quick ability to understand the client's needs and provide ad hoc advice, as and when requested.

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Asia-Pacific