Matthew Townsend
Greater China Region Guide 2025
Band 4 : Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)
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About
Provided by Matthew Townsend
Practice Areas
Matthew is an international arbitration partner based in our Hong Kong office as a foreign lawyer (England & Wales) in the disputes practice.
Matthew provides clients with strategic advice at the outset of a transaction, creative solutions once a dispute arises and vigorous representation in prosecuting or defending claims. His experience spans the full lifecycle of a dispute.
Matthew’s clients come from a number of sectors, including energy (e.g. renewables, oil and gas), corporate and private equity, infrastructure, construction and technology. They include public and private companies, funds, high-net-worth individuals and developers.
Matthew’s international arbitration experience spans the major jurisdictions, institutions and arbitration rules. He has worked on a number of “industry first” international arbitration matters in Asia and routinely conducts written and oral advocacy.
Chambers Review
Greater China Region
Matthew Townsend is trusted by the market for his advice on an array of international arbitrations across the tech and crypto sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is very well prepared and pragmatic, approaching difficult issues in a strategic and commercial manner, drawing on his cultural understanding of the region as well as his long years of experience."
"Matt is a great person to work with and a seasoned practitioner in arbitration."
"He is very well prepared and pragmatic, approaching difficult issues in a strategic and commercial manner, drawing on his cultural understanding of the region as well as his long years of experience."
"Matt is a great person to work with and a seasoned practitioner in arbitration."
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