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Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar - China
What the Team is Known For
Parkside Chambers is a trusted set of chambers with a broad spectrum of expertise in commercial disputes on offer from its 41 full tenants, with several able to draw on former experience as solicitors. Members of the chambers regularly handle banking and finance disputes, restructuring and insolvency-related claims, as well as various tracing and fraud matters, including those involving injunctions and other interim measures. One source remarks: "The set has very experienced senior counsel, but also bright and talented juniors", while another confirms: "They are very strong and have wide range of expertise". A third source comments: "I have experienced excellent support from the clerks at Parkside Chambers".
Notable practitioners
Mark is a top senior counsel and impeccable in all aspects. His most impressive performances are when facing difficult opponents or judges.
Mark is an exemplary example of all that is right with the Hong Kong bar; he is diligent, practical and will not only read the papers but is deep within the detail.
She is easy to work with and always understand client's needs.
Deanna is a very good litigator and solid in both written submissions and advocacy.
Deanna demonstrates a strong commercial awareness. She is very responsive and willing to accommodate clients' needs.
Derek is technically sound and easy to work with.
Derek is experienced in handling complex commercial disputes and with a cross-border element. He can be counted on to provide strategic litigation advice with a sense of practicality.
Derek is very responsive and client-friendly. He is a very capable advocate, and I would be happy to instruct him by himself in substantial matters.
Ernest is very approachable, hardworking and user-friendly. He thinks outside the box. In court, he is quick on his feet.
He is a calm advocate who regularly punches above his weight.
Jeffrey Chau draws from his experiences as a Deputy District Judge and Deputy High Court Master to capably handle a range of civil and commercial disputes.
Jeffrey is the perfect balance between intellectual prowess and down-to-earth practicality.
Jeffrey is very good, extremely conscientious and very sensible.
He is very suitable for large scale commercial matters which require a mind dedicated to details and has an incredible ability to think critically.
Nigel's submissions were on point and extremely persuasive. His advocacy, in particular his cross-examination, was outstanding.
Nigel has a very strong ability to assess and advise clients on strengths and weaknesses of a case and to influence the outcome of a trial. His advocacy skills are impressive.
Toby is always willing to help and ready to assist, even given tight timelines. He has very solid experience and is willing to share his experience and knowledge on different areas of law.
Toby is efficient, quick and very user-friendly.
Toby has been a valuable asset in handling numerous significant arbitration and litigation matters. He consistently demonstrates a high level of commitment to his work, readily going above and beyond.
