Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
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Sidley Austin has a robust Hong Kong-based team advising clients on a broad spectrum of cross-border commercial disputes, with particular experience in matters involving Korea, Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia. The firm acts for a roster of private equity funds and offers notable experience in 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.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin successfully defended I-Mab Biopharma against Tracon Pharmaceutical's claims of over USD200 million in a New York-seated ICC arbitration case relating to I-Mab's next generation bi-specific antibody assets.
Strengths
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"What distinguishes them from other international firms is that they have strong China capabilities."
"Their main strengths lie in their in-depth knowledge about the relevant topics, their strategic thinking and their responsiveness to the client's questions. They understand what the client wants and think ahead to achieve that."
"I would rate their arbitration team as right up there with the best. They have a particular strength when it comes to China-foreign business disputes. They have excellent written and oral advocacy in English and Chinese and are a genuine pleasure to work with."
"They are able to pull together different team members with different expertise to handle complicated matters."
"Their customer service is of the first tier. The entire team is responsive and can be reached at any time. It is an effective and coherent team."
"What distinguishes them from other international firms is that they have strong China capabilities."
"Their main strengths lie in their in-depth knowledge about the relevant topics, their strategic thinking and their responsiveness to the client's questions. They understand what the client wants and think ahead to achieve that."
"I would rate their arbitration team as right up there with the best. They have a particular strength when it comes to China-foreign business disputes. They have excellent written and oral advocacy in English and Chinese and are a genuine pleasure to work with."
"They are able to pull together different team members with different expertise to handle complicated matters."
"Their customer service is of the first tier. The entire team is responsive and can be reached at any time. It is an effective and coherent team."
Notable Practitioners
Desmond Ang is active in multi-jurisdictional disputes involving post-M&A disagreements, as well as joint venture and private equity disputes.
"Desmond is gaining experience rapidly and is a determined advocate who misses nothing."
"Desmond is very practical, technically strong, commercial and a safe pair of hands."
"Desmond is extremely impressive with written submissions."
Zhang Yan regularly represents international corporates in addition to her primary focus on acting for Chinese clients on CIETAC and HKIAC arbitrations.
"She performs her role exceptionally well."
"Yan is a sophisticated, well-rounded individual who provides relevant, meaningful and objective advice."
"Yan is a most industrious practitioner with a sharp commercial sense and awareness. Her knowledge and experience in PRC law no doubt gives her the edge in dealing with cross-border and international disputes that involve detailed analysis and cross-examination on expert evidence."
Ranked Lawyers at
Sidley Austin LLP
China