Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 4
About
Provided by Dentons Hong Kong LLP
Dentons’ world renounced international arbitration team work seamlessly across offices and regions to assist clients from the onset of a dispute, through to enforcement of an arbitral award. We are familiar with the major institutional and procedural rules and we know the arbitrators who decide cases.
As a global law firm with a significant presence in Mainland China, we find ourselves a go-to firm for both Mainland Chinese parties to Hong Kong arbitration (including State Owned Enterprises) and international clients (typically from the US and Europe).
Our team has also regularly represented clients in arbitrations administered by regional and international arbitration institutions, such as Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), Singapore International Arbitration (SIAC), and Shanghai International Arbitration Center (SHIAC).
We have extensive experience in handling jurisdictional challenges against arbitration proceedings, applying for interim relief (such as asset preservation orders in China) in aid of arbitral proceedings, and representing claimants in enforcing Hong Kong and foreign arbitral awards. We have also been engaged by leading international corporations to conduct a comprehensive review of their arbitration agreements with their contractual counterparties across various jurisdictions.
Chambers Review
Dentons' well-established arbitration team is regularly sought out by both domestic and international clients for advice and advocacy in ICC and HKIAC arbitrations. The team handles a range of commercial disputes arising out of the breach of purchase, supply and manufacturing contracts, as well as shareholder disagreements.
Work Highlights
- Dentons acted for Southwest Pacific Bauxite in a dispute against Lasmos and its directors for breach of the investment management agreement and breach of fiduciary duty before HKIAC.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dentons are very cost-conscious while providing the highest level of legal services."
"Even with the challenge of the different time zones, they were exceptionally responsive."
"The team are able to offer multifaceted and practical advice and assistance to the clients, from jurisdictional to cross-border enforcement issues."
"Thier team are extremely responsive and accommodating to clients' needs and requests, providing comprehensive assistance and accurate advice within tight timeframes and on short notice."
"So many things are new to us but the Dentons team can provide us with very practical advice. In terms of strategy, they can advise us what way forward is best in the circumstances."
"Dentons are very cost-conscious while providing the highest level of legal services."
"Even with the challenge of the different time zones, they were exceptionally responsive."
"The team are able to offer multifaceted and practical advice and assistance to the clients, from jurisdictional to cross-border enforcement issues."
"Thier team are extremely responsive and accommodating to clients' needs and requests, providing comprehensive assistance and accurate advice within tight timeframes and on short notice."
"So many things are new to us but the Dentons team can provide us with very practical advice. In terms of strategy, they can advise us what way forward is best in the circumstances."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Keady of Dentons' Hong Kong office offers clients over 25 years' experience handling a range of arbitrations in Hong Kong and regionally.
"Richard Keady is super approachable and user-friendly. He's able to cut through the issue at ease. I enjoy working with him."
"Richard has been a long-time partner of ours, and he has a great sense for this kind of work. I highly recommend him."
Robert Rhoda is a respected practitioner whose experience in arbitration spans the financial services, manufacturing, media and technology sectors. He is regularly mandated by both domestic and international clients.
"Robert is very experienced, very capable and knowledgeable about this arbitration proceeding. In terms of guiding the client through this process, he's doing a very good job."
"Robert has done a really great job since joining Dentons and building them up."
"He's a very strategic operator."
"Not only was his legal acumen exceptional, but he was extremely well liked by the client and always cognisant of the client's business objectives."
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