Band 2
Provided by Geoffrey Y M Chan
Businesses and professionals in the construction and infrastructure industry turn to Geoffrey Chan for advice on all aspects of contentious construction work, including legal proceedings, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution in Hong Kong, China and Macau. He provides guidance on town-planning and building law in addition to construction contract claims, construction negligence claims and claims involving environmental issues. He also advises clients on labour importation issues by the Legco Select Committee.
Geoffrey speaks fluent English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Panel of Arbitrators of Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
Panel of Arbitrators of China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Fellow and Council Member, Institute of Quarrying Hong Kong Branch Council
Member, Asia Society, Hong Kong Centre
Member, Society of Construction Law Hong Kong
Advised:
A major blue chip developer who is the majority owner of an industrial building in Hong Kong, on building and construction issues arising from a fire which took place in the industrial building, where two firemen died.
A leading charitable organisation in an independent panel of inquiry arising from the collapse of a heritage building and on technical and other issues arising therefrom, potential enforcement proceedings and prosecution by the relevant authority, and potential proceedings to be commenced in due course against party/parties in default.
A public body employer on the causes of the collapse of the roof structure of one of its buildings on campus and on related issues such as technical expert input required, insurance issues, potential risks of enforcement and/or prosecution proceedings by the relevant authority, safety issues, public relations aspects, and potential proceedings against the culpable party/parties who have caused or contributed to the collapse.
Numerous PRC employers on the drafting and negotiation of PRC construction contracts in China.
An NYSE listed electronics company on the construction of successive Phases of their hi-tech factory premises in the PRC.
Queen Mary, University of London
LLB
Provided by Chambers
Geoffrey Chan's practice spans both contentious and non-contentious work in the construction sphere. He is particularly prominent handling construction projects and public inquiries.
Provided by Chambers
Geoffrey Chan is very good at building up the client's confidence because he is very experienced and very approachable. The advice he gives is also very easy for the client to understand.
Geoffrey is an inspiring leader in the field of construction law. He is very experienced and is good at strategy.
Geoffrey Chan is very good at building up the client's confidence because he is very experienced and very approachable. The advice he gives is also very easy for the client to understand.
Geoffrey is an inspiring leader in the field of construction law. He is very experienced and is good at strategy.
