Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)
China
12 years ranked
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DESMOND ANG is co-head of the Litigation group in Hong Kong and a member of the firm’s Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy practice. He handles international commercial litigation and arbitration, with an emphasis on high-stakes disputes involving business relationships and investments with companies in Asia. Desmond also has an established restructuring and insolvency practice involving the representation of debtors and creditors in dispute matters associated with complex cross-border debt restructurings, insolvency, and distressed scenarios. In addition to his practice, Desmond serves in the Firm’s Office of General Counsel. Desmond has represented clients in proceedings conducted under ICC, HKIAC, SIAC, CIETAC, JCAA, ICDR, and UNCITRAL arbitration rules, as well as before the Hong Kong courts. He has significant experience in disputes involving M&A, joint ventures, and private equity investments, in both arbitration (seated in Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing, Tokyo, California, and Switzerland) and litigation proceedings in Hong Kong.
Provided by Chambers
Desmond Ang is co-head of the firm's litigation practice in Hong Kong and is increasingly recognised for handling commercial litigation, in addition to his established reputation in arbitration. His caseload includes a range of insolvency litigation, as well as disputes over loan agreements, bond defaults and applications to set aside awards.
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Desmond is an outstanding disputes lawyer with a very strategic approach.
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.
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.
He's a technically excellent lawyer who is calm under pressure and very responsive.
He's an excellent tactician and director. He's very calm and measured in his approach, which goes down very well with clients, as well as with courts.
Desmond is very attentive to client needs.
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