Arbitration (International) - Asia-Pacific Region
What the Team is Known For
King & Wood Mallesons has a substantial specialist bench with a particularly strong presence in China and an increasingly noted arbitration capability in Australia. It has extensive experience in the procedures of leading domestic, regional and global arbitral tribunals and the representation of leading multinationals and Chinese state-owned enterprises. The firm is especially respected for its construction expertise and also notably active in the arbitration of disputes in the energy, mining, real estate and technology sectors, and in those brought under the terms of bilateral investment treaties. The team also receives praise for its assured handling of cross-border insolvency issues.
Strengths
"They are not afraid to take a firm stance on difficult issues. Their advice is not only legally sound but also commercially sensible."
"King & Wood Mallesons is traditionally the firm we engage for our organisation's most complex and sophisticated matters."
Work Highlights
King & Wood Mallesons acted for the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation in a dispute with Icon SI, a construction firm, relating to the design and construction of the SyMo nuclear waste processing facility.
Notable practitioners
Hong Kong-based partner Paul Starr heads the local disputes team and is also joint coordinator of the firm's global arbitration offering.
