Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

Ashurst boasts a full-service Hong Kong-based team representing clients in the tech and telecoms sectors, in addition to its strong focus on the financial services sector. The team is regularly instructed in shareholder and contractual disputes and is well regarded for insolvency-related litigation. Clients benefit from the firm's extensive network of offices in Asia and alliances with local firms in China and India. It is valued for its contentious regulatory practice and also handles regulatory investigations. Its key clients include HNA Group, Credit Suisse and China Merchants Bank.

"They are a very good team to work with from senior partner to associate level. The turnaround time and quality of work are all excellent."

"They provide constructive and practical advice in protecting our rights and handling complex and sophisticated matters. They have a very skilful and experienced team."

Ashurst advised Asia Debt Management on a series of inter-related proceedings in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia to secure debts of approximately USD85 million that were secured by a series of mortgages over Hong Kong and Australian properties and a series of inter-locking corporate and personal guarantees.

James Comber is head of Ashurst's dispute resolution practice in Hong Kong and handles an array of commercial disputes, including shareholder disagreements, financial services investigations and litigation, and insolvency disputes. "James is a subject-matter expert who is responsive and able to provide strategic advice and assist us in achieving great outcomes. We greatly value his assistance and expert advice."

Cliff Chow is frequently mandated by financial services firms, banks and investors to handle commercial disputes spanning joint venture disagreements, contentious employment issues and debt and loan enforcement. "Cliff has superb commercial thinking. It's always a pleasure working with him." "Cliff understands commercial needs."