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Sidley Austin LLP

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)

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Sidley Austin LLP

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms) - China

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin has a robust Hong Kong-based team advising clients on a broad spectrum of cross-border commercial disputes. The firm acts for a roster of private equity funds and offers notable experience handling work from a range of other sectors including construction, engineering, tech and real estate. It offers clients expertise across the full spectrum of major arbitral institutions, as well as experience acting as both counsel and arbitrator.

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Strengths

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  • Sidley Austin's team are very professional, efficient and customer-oriented. The team clearly understood our case and kept real-time communication with us.

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  • They stand out as some of the most experienced disputes lawyers who have had decades of experience dealing with Chinese parties. Their understanding of how Chinese companies do business stands alone.

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  • The team are not only strong in their own jurisdiction, but able to quickly understand the principles of the other jurisdictions involved and implement these principles into their advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Desmond Ang
    Desmond Ang

    Desmond Ang

    Desmond Ang is active in multi-jurisdictional disputes involving post-M&A disagreements, as well as joint venture and private equity disputes.

    • Desmond is an outstanding disputes lawyer with a very strategic approach.

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    • He's very calm and measured in his approach, which goes down very well with clients, as well as with courts. He lets the wisdom of what he's saying do all the work.

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    • What truly sets Desmond apart is his unparalleled depth of knowledge and hands-on experience in the field of international arbitration. His communication skills are also exceptional.

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  • Yan Zhang
    Yan Zhang

    Yan Zhang

    Zhang Yan regularly represents international corporates in addition to her primary focus on acting for Chinese clients in CIETAC and HKIAC arbitrations.

    • She manages cases very sensibly. Clients appreciate how she handles arbitration proceedings; they really trust and like her.

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    • Zhang Yan is one of the most outstanding dispute resolution lawyers I've ever encountered, responding to our enquiries with remarkable efficiency and proposing actionable solutions.

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    • She is a stellar practitioner. She's hard-working, well liked by clients, clever and fun to work with.

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Ranked Individuals at Sidley Austin LLP (2)

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    Desmond Ang

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    Yan Zhang

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