Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar | Greater China Region

Des Voeux Chambers is one of the most substantial Hong Kong sets with a bench of over 90 counsel with deep expertise spanning all manner of commercial litigation and arbitration, construction disputes, insolvency disputes and contentious company law matters. One source notes: "They have a lot of experienced silks and senior juniors, many of them leading experts in their fields." Another simply asserts: "DVC is the go-to chambers for complex matters." Jeani Wang is the practice development director, head clerk and a key contact.

Temple Chambers is widely regarded as one of the top sets in Hong Kong, drawing on its 40-year history and deep well of experience across its membership of over 60 barristers. The set offers an array of expertise in all manner of commercial disputes, in addition to insights gleaned from its members' roles in the administration of the Bar, as well as in the judiciary. Sources appreciate that "Temple Chambers has great depth across the entire spectrum of seniority." A source asserts: "Temple Chambers is certainly one of the best sets I have worked with." Brittany Huang is practice development manager and a key contact.

Parkside Chambers is a trusted set of chambers with a broad spectrum of expertise in commercial disputes on offer from its 41 full tenants, with several able to draw on former experience as solicitors. Members of the chambers regularly handle banking and finance disputes, restructuring and insolvency-related claims, as well as various tracing and fraud matters, including those involving injunctions and other interim measures. A source notes: "They have so many counsels with different expertise there. They can handle all sorts of legal work." Another appreciates that "they maintain consistent accessibility."

Rede Chambers is rapidly becoming acknowledged as one of the top offerings in Hong Kong. With 28 members and expertise spanning securities litigation, banking and finance disputes, insolvency-related matters, professional negligence, company law and construction and real estate disputes, the set has firmly established a prominent reputation for commercial disputes. One market source asserts: "Their barristers have a high standard of legal knowledge and are responsive, practical and easy to work with," while a client highlights the set's "diverse skill set."