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Paul Starr

Greater China Region 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

Construction (International Firms)

China

8 years ranked

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)

China

15 years ranked

Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

China

12 years ranked

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Construction (International Firms) - China

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Paul Starr heads the department at King & Wood Mallesons. He has a strong practice representing clients in a range of contentious construction matters.
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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms) - China

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Paul Starr is highly regarded for his work on major arbitrations in the construction and infrastructure sectors. He is also equipped to handle disputes relating to loan repayments, as well as joint venture disagreements.

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China

Band 6
Individual Editorial

Paul Starr is best known for handling contentious construction and infrastructure matters, as well as insolvency disputes. He is head of King & Wood's dispute resolution practice in Hong Kong, with additional strengths in arbitration.

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Strengths

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  • Paul is very decisive. He is able to make decisions on the spot, and he gives you a no-nonsense view.

    Construction (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

  • Paul is extremely impressive. He is really knowledgeable about arbitration.

    Construction (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

  • Paul is a very good strategic thinker. He has good tactics and is good at handling the other side.

    Construction (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

  • He's got a very good reputation in the construction space.

    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

  • Paul is very good and extremely impressive. He is really knowledgeable about arbitration.

    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

  • Paul Starr is as shrewd and capable as anyone in this space based in Hong Kong.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

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