Construction (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
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The thriving construction and engineering team at Mayer Brown LLP handles disputes, regulatory and non-contentious advisory work, acting for public bodies, contractors and developers. It maintains a strong bench that acts on major mandates including infrastructure, hospitality and leisure, residential and cultural projects construction. The firm is able to leverage its impressive arbitration capabilities and is also experienced with town planning cases. The team assists with independent inquiries, investigating issues with structures and project management for diverse developments, and also offers advice on procurement matters. Key clients of the firm include The Hong Kong Jockey Club and Swire Properties.
Work Highlights
- Mayer Brown advised The Hong Kong Jockey Club on the construction of a training facility for thoroughbred horses in a project valued over HKD3 billion.
Strengths
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"The whole Mayer Brown team were incredibly knowledgeable, well prepared, dedicated and really understood the nuances of the difficulties faced with regards to the assessment."
"The Mayer Brown team are client-focused and offer a quick turnaround on matters."
"The whole Mayer Brown team were incredibly knowledgeable, well prepared, dedicated and really understood the nuances of the difficulties faced with regards to the assessment."
"The Mayer Brown team are client-focused and offer a quick turnaround on matters."
Notable Practitioners
Menachem Hasofer has a broad contentious construction practice, handling judicial review matters, construction arbitrations and bid challenges. He is based out of Mayer Brown's Hong Kong office, and also handles administrative law mandates.
"Menachem is the brains of the operation, a really intelligent lawyer. For complex stuff, he's your man."
"Menachem has first-class knowledge of this field."
Geoffrey Chan's practice spans both contentious and non-contentious work in the construction sphere. Leading Mayer Brown's construction and engineering department, he is particularly prominent handling construction projects and public inquiries.
"Geoffrey is a very experienced litigation lawyer who offers practical and sound advice."
Tom Fu actively advises on numerous cross-border construction projects and regulatory issues. He splits his time between Mayer Brown's Hong Kong and Beijing offices.
"Tom is responsive and offers practical advice."
"Tom helps us to make effective decisions which save us time and legal costs."
Lew Mei Ling has a growing reputation in the construction sphere. She advises Hong Kong-based public and private bodies on construction projects and disputes.
"Mei Ling demonstrated significant knowledge around her specialism and showed a high level of commitment. She was a pleasure to work with."
"Mei Ling is a solid construction disputes lawyer."
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