Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
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A&O Shearman has a hugely experienced Hong Kong-based disputes team with a distinguished track record acting for high-profile banking and corporate clients on contentious matters. The firm also offers expertise in regulatory investigations and mis-selling claims, leveraging the strength of its fraud, white-collar crime and money laundering practices. It is particularly noted for its work on multi-jurisdictional disputes across the Asia-Pacific region, with clients now also benefiting from the firm's PRC joint operation, Lang Yue Law Firm. The team is increasingly involved in debt recovery mandates, and contentious trusts and probate, and also capably advises liquidators on insolvency disputes. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Strengths
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"They are very responsive and cater to what is needed by the client."
"They are good at cross-border disputes and offer quick turnarounds."
"They are very responsive and cater to what is needed by the client."
"They are good at cross-border disputes and offer quick turnarounds."
Notable Practitioners
Cheung Fai Hung offers over two decades' experience handling commercial disputes for A&O Shearman's broad array of bank clients, charities, SOEs and corporates.
"Fai Hung is our trusted adviser for complex, large and cross-border disputes. He is technically strong, commercially acute and willing to go the extra mile to cater to clients' needs."
Matt Bower is a partner in A&O Shearman's Hong Kong litigation team and well equipped to advise financial institutions and corporate clients on cross-border disputes, often involving the cooperation of multiple offices.
"Matt is a good, smooth operator who gives practical advice that is well thought out and strategic. He manages risk well and has a good sense of how to interact with regulators."
Melody Chan leads matters ranging from cross-border debt recovery actions to regulatory litigation for major technology clients.