Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 3
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DLA Piper's robust Hong Kong-based practice offers capable litigators covering the full range of commercial disputes. It acts for notable corporations, insurance companies and financial institutions on domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters such as shareholder disputes, professional negligence claims, employment, insolvency and financial litigation, including debt recovery. The team is regularly mandated to assist with contentious regulatory investigations, as well as on estate and probate disputes.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised the managers of TICL on seeking recovery of more than USD154 million from Nerico Brothers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The DLA Piper team is a high-performing team that is personable and reliable. The team has an extensive breadth of knowledge from partner level to junior associates and is responsive in addressing any concerns at hand."
"We have been impressed with their ability to effectively navigate through different challenges to successfully pursue our interests and achieve positive outcomes."
"The DLA Piper team is a high-performing team that is personable and reliable. The team has an extensive breadth of knowledge from partner level to junior associates and is responsive in addressing any concerns at hand."
"We have been impressed with their ability to effectively navigate through different challenges to successfully pursue our interests and achieve positive outcomes."
Notable Practitioners
Harris Chan frequently represents clients from the PRC and Hong Kong in shareholder disputes, estate disputes, interim measures and breach of SPA disputes. He is also equipped to advise on regulatory defence matters.
"Harris is very approachable and also technically strong, with a great eye for details. He's particularly good at understanding clients, especially China-based clients."
"He is sharp-witted and tactically astute, consistently providing us with sophisticated yet practical analysis and solutions."
Kevin Chan handles a diverse host of work highlights as head of DLA Piper's litigation practice, including debt recovery for banking clients, as well as shareholder disagreements and construction and insurance-related litigation.
"Mr Chan has solid knowledge and is very responsive to client requests."
"He has shown a keen ability to manage relationships and navigate complex dynamics, particularly in situations where conflicting instructions are provided. His ability to handle these situations with tact and diplomacy has been invaluable in achieving positive outcomes."
Satpal Gobindpuri is DLA Piper's co-managing partner of Asia, offering clients deep experience in a variety of commercial disputes, including professional negligence claims and the enforcement of awards.
"He's extremely competent and client-oriented."
"Satpal is very responsive and able to understand business needs during litigation. He always manages to give very good advice and very good strategy."
Ranked Lawyers at
DLA Piper LLP
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