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Arbitration (International) - Asia-Pacific Region
What the Team is Known For
King & Wood Mallesons has a substantial specialist bench with a particularly strong presence in China and an increasingly noted arbitration capability in Australia. 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.
Strengths
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.
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.
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.
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.