Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China
Band 5
What the Team is Known For
RPC has a strong Hong Kong litigation practice that is acknowledged for its strength in professional indemnity cases, regularly representing lawyers, accountants and other services professionals. The team often defends accountancy firms and auditors against allegations of misconduct and is also instructed on banking and finance disputes, particularly those with investment banks as counterparty. It offers additional expertise in insurance litigation and data protection cases, as well as recovery and enforcement actions.
Strengths
The team always demonstrate their deep expertise, strategic thinking and comprehensive understanding of intricate legal issues.
Their deep knowledge of Hong Kong’s legal landscape, particularly in handling civil proceedings, allows them to craft robust defence strategies tailored to individual client needs.
RPC had a thorough understanding of the scenario and experienced personnel who suggested down-to-earth ways to tackle it.
Work Highlights
RPC defended PricewaterhouseCoopers in an audit negligence claim of over CNY4 billion brought by Tenwow International Group.
Notable practitioners
Charles Allen is adept at handling a range of commercial disputes, from product liability claims and employment disputes to claims for breach of contract and fiduciary duties.
Charles is a seasoned lawyer whose wealth of experience has earned the trust of clients and peers. He has a remarkable ability to distil complex legal challenges into clear, actionable strategies.
Jonathan Crompton focuses on finance disputes, with additional experience in cyber-incidents and cryptocurrency matters, as well as professional negligence claims.
I've worked with Jonathan for quite a few years. He's very on top of things and also quite sharp in terms of dealing with crypto-related cases.
