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Global China Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)
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Band 1
- Herbert Smith Freehills
Band 2
- Clifford Chance 11 Years Ranked
- Shearman & Sterling 6 Years Ranked
- Sidley Austin 9 Years Ranked
- Allen & Overy
- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Band 3
Eminent Practitioners
- Justin D'Agostino
Band 1
- Friven Yeoh Sidley Austin14 Years Ranked
- Cameron Hassall
- Ing Loong Yang
- Simon Chapman KC
Band 2
- Duncan Watson KC
- John Choong
- John Rhie
- Kathryn Sanger
- May Tai
- Paul Starr
- Thomas Walsh
Band 3
- Desmond Ang Sidley Austin8 Years Ranked
- Emmanuel Jacomy Shearman & Sterling5 Years Ranked
- Peter Yuen Fangda Partners13 Years Ranked
- Rory McAlpine Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates9 Years Ranked
- James Kwan
- Jessica Fei
- Matthew Hodgson
- Nicolas Wiegand
Band 4
- Ernest Yang DLA Piper Hong Kong11 Years Ranked
- Yan Zhang Sidley Austin4 Years Ranked
- Denis Brock
- Lianjun Li
- Mariel Dimsey
- Phillip Georgiou
- Richard Keady
- Sherlin Tung
- Timothy Hill
Up and Coming
- Joanne Lau
- Shi Lei
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Band 1
- Herbert Smith FreehillsDispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)Global 2022 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Clifford ChanceDispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)Global 2022 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedHighly regarded team known for successful, commercially focused advocacy, with key partners located in the firm's Hong Kong and Shanghai offices. Represents clients in disputes relating to joint ventures, shareholder agreements and M&A transactions. Experienced handling arbitration related to a range of sectors, including mining, banking and finance and energy. Active in the representation of private equity firms and other financial institutions in commercial arbitrations, with additional experience representing SOEs. Also able to assist clients with investor-state arbitrations.2 Shearman & SterlingDispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)Global 2022 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedWell-regarded team offering deep expertise in disputes arising from the energy and resources sector, including in the areas of oil and gas, power and nuclear energy. Advises on investor-state arbitration, including matters relating to investment treaties and projects in relation to China’s Belt & Road Initiative. Experienced in representing a full range of private companies, SOEs and sovereign states, including high-profile US and European clients. Offers clients arbitration expertise from both its Hong Kong and mainland China offices, while drawing on the strengths and resources of its regional and global offices to offer clients a truly international service.2 Sidley AustinDispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)Global 2022 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedRobust Hong Kong-based team advising clients on a broad spectrum of cross-border commercial disputes, with particular experience in matters involving Korea, Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia. Sidley Austin acts for a roster of private equity funds and offers notable experience in handling work from a range of other sectors including construction, engineering, tech, real estate, and oil and gas. Offers clients expertise across the full spectrum of major arbitral institutions, as well as experience acting as both counsel and arbitrator.- Allen & OveryDispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)Global 2022 | Band 2
- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLPDispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)Global 2022 | Band 2
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3 Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerDispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)Global 2022 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedFreshfields' Hong Kong team is experienced in acting for both privately and state-owned Chinese businesses and international corporations in high-value arbitration proceedings. Regularly advises on cross-border disputes, and offers notable expertise in arbitrations related to bilateral investment treaties. Often acts for major private equity firms, as well as clients in the pharmaceutical and telecommunications sectors.3 Hogan Lovells International LLPDispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)Global 2022 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedCapable team representing clients in arbitrations across Asia from its base in Hong Kong. Hogan Lovells is highly experienced in cross-border disputes, often teaming up with its regional offices to assist with mandates spanning Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Mongolia. Regularly acts as counsel in energy and construction disputes concerning joint ventures and projects. Also represents private equity firms, banks and clients in the hospitality and leisure sectors.3 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and AffiliatesDispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)Global 2022 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedWell-reputed team acting on a wide range of high-value commercial arbitrations. The Hong Kong and Beijing teams coordinate with offices across Asia-Pacific to provide complete regional coverage, supported by the firm's wider global network. Acts on behalf of clients from the energy, leisure and TMT sectors, and demonstrates significant experience advising banks, financial institutions and private equity firms. Additionally experienced in construction arbitrations.- King & Wood MallesonsDispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)Global 2022 | Band 3
- Latham & WatkinsDispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)Global 2022 | Band 3
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4 CMSDispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)Global 2022 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedDedicated international arbitration team boasting expertise acting as both counsel and arbitrator for domestic, regional and global clients. Frequently acts on disputes in the aviation, shipping and transport sectors. Also the firm of choice for a number of German technology clients.4 DLA Piper Hong KongDispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)Global 2022 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedSolid Hong Kong-based arbitration practice with a strong track record of advising Chinese companies on disputes relating to their outbound investments. Leverages DLA Piper's extensive global network effectively in cross-border cases. Broad experience across multiple sectors including construction, industrial manufacturing, energy, tech and shipping. Also able to handle cross-border mandates on behalf of companies headquartered in other Asia-Pacific jurisdictions, including Japan and Australia, drawing on its overseas offices to offer regionally coordinated service.4 Fangda PartnersDispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)Global 2022 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedEstablished practice with offices across Mainland China and a growing presence in Hong Kong. Services PRC-based entities as well as foreign multinationals on high-value cross-border disputes, including investment treaty disputes. Provides a broad scope of sector expertise and acts for clients in the energy, mining and technology industries.4 Norton Rose FulbrightDispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)Global 2022 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright has a solid track record of handling arbitrations relating to construction and engineering, as well as energy and infrastructure. Clients include banks, businesses and SOEs. Able to draw on a strong international network and advise on complex cross-border matters involving multiple jurisdictions. Also equipped to act as arbitrator in addition to counsel.