Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 3
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Mayer Brown offers clients a large team with deep expertise in both local and international disputes. The firm 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 medical negligence claims, real estate disputes and regulatory investigations. The team also handles allegations of antitrust violations and competition-related investigations.
Work Highlights
- Mayer Brown represented Junefield Gold Investments in an investment treaty claim against Ecuador arising out of the taking of its concession rights in a gold and silver mine in Ecuador.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their performance is always top tier. Mayer Brown have always been able to accommodate our requests for advice and assistance even when they involve other jurisdictions. They have successfully and efficiently managed external counsel in multiple jurisdictions."
"They are certainly above the curve in nearly all respects."
"Their performance is always top tier. Mayer Brown have always been able to accommodate our requests for advice and assistance even when they involve other jurisdictions. They have successfully and efficiently managed external counsel in multiple jurisdictions."
"They are certainly above the curve in nearly all respects."
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 bit of a local legend."
"He's an old Hong Kong hand who is well regarded by everyone."
Alan Linning is a trusted adviser to financial institutions and professional service providers on financial services disputes and regulatory investigations.
"He's got a strong reputation as a general commercial litigator."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mayer Brown LLP
China