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Phillip Georgiou

Phillip Georgiou

Greater China Region 2026

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Provided by Georgiou Partnership LLP

Greater China Region

Practice Areas

Construction

Arbitration

Litigation

Career

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.

Professional Memberships

Society of Construction Law

Lighthouse Club (Hong Kong Chapter)

Australian Chamber of Commerce

Key sectors

Energy and UtilitiesProperty, Construction and Infrastructure

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Chambers Greater China Region

Construction (International Firms) - China

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Phillip is very responsive and provides very business-tailored advice.

    Construction (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
  • He provides advice that is not only legally sound, but strategically advantageous.

    Construction (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
  • Phillip is very commercially savvy. He's very solution-driven and tries to find a win-win situation and outcome.

    Construction (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

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