Construction (International Firms)
China
8 years ranked
Provided by Georgiou Partnership LLP
Construction
Arbitration
Litigation
Phillip Georgiou is the founder and Managing Partner of Georgiou Partnership, a premier disputes-focused law firm based in Hong Kong. With over two decades of experience in high-stakes litigation and arbitration, Phillip is a trusted advocate for clients navigating complex cross-border disputes.
A solicitor advocate admitted in Hong Kong, Phillip regularly appears before the region’s courts, leading high-value commercial litigation. He is equally recognized as a formidable advocate in international arbitration, frequently acting in proceedings across Hong Kong, Singapore, and London under major institutional rules (HKIAC, SIAC, LCIA, and ICC).
Phillip specializes in strategic dispute mitigation, guiding clients through contentious negotiations and formal dispute resolution with a focus on minimizing risk and maximizing outcomes. His practice spans:
Construction & Energy Disputes – Delays, defects, and contract breaches in large-scale projects
Corporate & Shareholder Conflicts – Joint ventures, consortiums, and governance disputes
Commercial & Technology Disputes – Licensing, distribution, manufacturing, and IP-related matters
International Trade & Logistics – Supply chain disruptions and cross-border enforcement
Before founding Georgiou Partnership in 2017, Phillip honed his expertise as a partner at two elite US law firms—Jones Day (2004–2015) and Baker Botts (2015–2017)—where he represented multinational corporations and financial institutions in bet-the-company disputes.
Known for his pragmatic approach and deep industry insight, Phillip combines rigorous advocacy with a solutions-oriented mindset. Whether in court, arbitration, or mediation, clients rely on his ability to dissect complex legal and technical issues while delivering clear, results-driven strategies.
Society of Construction Law
Lighthouse Club (Hong Kong Chapter)
Australian Chamber of Commerce
Provided by Chambers
Phillip Georgiou is the founding and managing partner of Georgiou Partnership and frequently advises international companies on construction arbitrations. He possesses notable expertise in energy and infrastructure projects.
Provided by Chambers
Phillip is very responsive and provides very business-tailored advice.
He provides advice that is not only legally sound, but strategically advantageous.
Phillip is very commercially savvy. He's very solution-driven and tries to find a win-win situation and outcome.
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