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RPC

Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


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Based in one of Asia’s major financial centres, RPC's Hong Kong team is well equipped to deal with a wide range of disputes, in the courts, through arbitration, or by alternative forms of dispute resolution. RPC's contentious practice in Hong Kong has particular experience with corporate and commercial disputes, financial disputes and investigations, technology and media disputes, as well as professional defence and insurance related disputes. The firm also offers a wealth of experience advising on compliance with local laws and regulations. RPC has decades of experience acting for local and international clients in Hong Kong, Mainland China, South Korea and across the Asia Pacific region. Clients include multinational corporations in different business sectors – including financial services, retail and manufacturing, international trade and shipping, media and technology, insurance, petrochemical and construction; we also service listed companies, financial institutions and private equity funds, insurers and reinsurers, major professional services firms.

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

RPC has a strong Hong Kong litigation practice which 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.

Work Highlights

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  • RPC defended PricewaterhouseCoopers in an audit negligence claim of over CNY4 billion brought by Tenwow International Group.

Strengths

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  • The team always demonstrate their deep expertise, strategic thinking and comprehensive understanding of intricate legal issues.

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  • RPC had a thorough understanding of the scenario and experienced personnel who suggested down-to-earth ways to tackle it.

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  • 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.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Charles W Allen
    Band 4Charles W Allen

    Charles W Allen

    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.

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  • Band 5Jonathan Crompton
    Band 5Jonathan Crompton

    Jonathan Crompton

    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.

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