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Reed Smith LLP

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China

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Reed Smith LLP

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms) - China

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Reed Smith's Hong Kong-based arbitration team is regularly called on to handle matters for clients from the Greater China region across a diverse spectrum of sectors. The team is experienced in advising clients across the shipping and transport sectors, in addition to crypto, biotech and insurance. It regularly cooperates with its offices in Shanghai and Beijing, in addition to drawing on its global presence to advise on complex cross-border matters.

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Strengths

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  • Reed Smith has very experienced lawyers and excellent strategic planning, with excellent knowledge of the local context and the jurisdiction.

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  • The team offers reliable and trustworthy advice, as well as quick responses that are in depth, with many angles considered.

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  • The team are very efficient and also very pragmatic.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Lianjun Li
    Lianjun Li

    Lianjun Li

    Li Lianjun has notable expertise in advising Chinese SOEs, with additional clients across the retail and shipping industries.

    • With rich experience and excellent social resources, he can meet our needs for major and difficult legal affairs. The service attitude is always sincere and thoughtful.

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    • He's a very prominent and professional lawyer.

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    • When faced with difficult, complex and significant issues, he is able to provide comprehensive and integrated solutions from strategic and tactical perspectives and helps achieve a good result.

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  • Matthew Townsend
    Matthew Townsend

    Matthew Townsend

    Matthew Townsend is trusted by the market for his advice on an array of international arbitrations across the tech, mining and crypto sectors.

    • Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, he is well placed to deal with international disputes with Chinese and Western elements, particularly where there are significant Chinese and English language elements.

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  • Donald Sham
    Donald Sham

    Donald Sham

    Donald Sham is a partner specialising in dispute resolution, with a recent track record of advising on notable arbitrations in the transport, technology and apparel sectors.

    • Donald is a collected lawyer with a strong technical background. His team is able to carefully assess the client's needs and design the costs for the right budget.

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    • Donald Sham is a very good lawyer who responds to client information quickly and carefully and understands the client's needs.

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Ranked Individuals at Reed Smith LLP (3)

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    Lianjun Li

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