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What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis' dispute resolution practice in Hong Kong is held in high regard for its deep experience in professional negligence cases, as well as in acting for liquidators in insolvency litigation. The team is also regularly mandated to handle fraud recovery matters and pursue bond defaults, in addition to a variety of other commercial litigation.

Strengths

They are commercially minded, legally astute and formidable negotiators.

They are really good at not thinking about fees, but what is best for clients.

They really are a dedicated bunch, a cut above the rest in terms of their commitment to getting the right outcome for their clients. They're an incredibly intelligent bunch.

Work Highlights

Kirkland & Ellis advised ad hoc committee of investors in bonds issued by Unigroup International Holdings on pursuing recoveries following a default on the bonds.

Notable practitioners

Fergus Saurin is one of the heads of the Kirkland & Ellis disputes practice in Hong Kong and is rapidly winning a stellar reputation for handling professional negligence, bond default and fraud recovery disputes.
 

Fergus is strong overall, particularly in litigation.

 

Fergus offers laser-focused advice, clear recommendations and tactical acumen. He has my trust and respect.

 

When I work with him he only thinks about what is best for the client and is happy to go through a pretty extensive amount of info so he understands the dynamics and weights the pros and cons.

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