Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 3
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Chambers Review
Davis Polk & Wardwell boasts a highly respected practice offering a wealth of expertise in cross-border litigation. Though it is Hong Kong-based, clients benefit from the team's close coordination with colleagues in the firm's New York and Washington, DC offices. It regularly acts on matters in key jurisdictions across the Asia-Pacific region and is particularly well regarded for its handling of regulatory enforcement matters and white-collar investigations. The team advises a wide range of high-calibre clients, including financial institutions, asset managers, Chinese and multinational corporates, accounting firms and law firms.
Work Highlights
- Davis Polk & Wardwell represented the Market Surveillance and Monitoring Department of HKEX in disciplinary proceedings, before SEHK, against an exchange participant in connection with stamp duty exemptions for alleged hedging activities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very responsive and do stuff within the time frames you need."
"They have good commercial sense and a good grasp of the law, and maintain good relationships with regulators and the judiciary."
"They are very responsive and do stuff within the time frames you need."
"They have good commercial sense and a good grasp of the law, and maintain good relationships with regulators and the judiciary."
Notable Practitioners
Martin Rogers has a consistent track record of deftly handling financial services litigation and advising clients on regulatory issues. He acts for a number of listed companies and investment management entities.
"Martin is a superstar and strong in a legal and commercial sense."
"Martin is very user-friendly and reduces complex issues down to the key points."
James Wadham's Hong Kong-based practice spans a range of corporate litigation and investigations. He regularly handles regulatory disputes, as well as joint venture disagreements.
Ranked Lawyers at
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