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 remarks: "Des Voeux Chambers is a leading set in Hong Kong and we do feel that there are many choices and options offered by the set as many of its members can act on commercial, company, wind-up and IP matters." Another simply brands the set "excellent; among the very best in Hong Kong," while a third asserts that it is "the best commercial set in Hong Kong and certainly the best for all-round commercial capability." 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. One source states: "Temple is the go-to set for our firm to act on complex international matters," while another observes: "They have top-notch senior counsel and counsel with different expertise to handle complex and sophisticated matters." One interviewee praises the set's "very experienced and sophisticated barristers," who are "especially strong on the senior end."