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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
King & Wood Mallesons fields a sizeable Hong Kong team, augmented by the firm's significant presence in Mainland China, to enable clients to benefit from a comprehensive China arbitration offering. It is best known for its considerable acumen and experience handling construction cases. The firm advises international clients as well as Chinese private companies and SOEs. It is regularly active in commercial cases arising out of shareholder disputes.
Strengths
King & Wood Mallesons has a nice combination of partners, senior associates and junior associates, with additional assistance whenever needed. The team is exceptionally good on cross-border matters.
Their advice, client care and proactive client management are excellent. They're able to see what the issues are and stay one step ahead of the client's needs, which means they are very responsive.
Work Highlights
King & Wood Mallesons successfully advised a contractor in Hong Kong on resisting an application for leave to appeal against an arbitral award in respect of a civil engineering contract for the construction of a footbridge in Hong Kong.
Notable practitioners
Paul Starr is highly regarded for his work on major arbitrations in the construction and infrastructure sectors. He is also equipped to handle disputes relating to loan repayments, as well as joint venture disagreements.
Paul is top quality. He's immensely experienced in arbitration and a very good lawyer.
If you turn up in Hong Kong and ask an average solicitor to name a top ten English lawyer, Paul will feature on the list. He has been there for decades.