Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)

May Tai is recognised as being a first port of call for Chinese SOEs and corporates for international arbitrations.

Justin D'Agostino is Herbert Smith Freehills' global chief executive officer and renowned for his work on high-profile investment treaty arbitrations across the Asia-Pacific region.

Justin is a leading light in arbitration.

Kathryn Sanger has a wealth of experience in HKIAC arbitration cases. She serves a diverse clientele, with high-profile clients spanning a broad spectrum of sectors and notable experience advising private equity firms and tech companies.

She's remarkably capable and an absolute master of the details. She also has the advantage of speaking, reading and writing Chinese.

Kathryn showed a very high level of service to us, and without her advice the result could not have been achieved.

Simon Chapman KC is head of Herbert Smith Freehills' Greater China arbitration team and is active in global arbitrations for clients in the financial services, private equity and TMT spaces.

He's had an absolutely stellar rise and is really effective as an advocate.

Simon is a very measured, strategic and thoughful lawyer. In intense situations he doesn't get ruffled and provides some calm in the storm.

Helen Tang garners recognition for her broad disputes practice, which often involves Mainland Chinese parties. She is based in Herbert Smith Freehills' Shanghai office.

My main lawyer there is Helen Tang, who is very good and precise.

Helen is an expert in the space. She provides measured thoughts and strategic guidance.