Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 4
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Reed Smith's Hong Kong-based arbitration team is regularly called on to handle matters for clients from the Greater China region across a diverse spectrum of sectors. The team is experienced in advising clients across the real estate, renewables, pharmaceutical, shipping and transport sectors. It regularly cooperates with its offices in Shanghai and Beijing, in addition to drawing on its global presence to advise on complex cross-border matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are always very responsive. Both senior and junior partners are highly capable, as well as the associates."
"Reed Smith arespecialised in international arbitrations and very experienced in handling difficult legal issues, providing efficient legal analysis of complex Hong Kong law matters."
"They offer excellent legal advice and are highly responsive too, which is important as we're on different sides of the globe, but you couldn't tell!"
"They respond very fast and with high quality."
"The fee estimate was very reasonable and they managed the matter to be within the initial estimated budget."
"The team are always very responsive. Both senior and junior partners are highly capable, as well as the associates."
"Reed Smith arespecialised in international arbitrations and very experienced in handling difficult legal issues, providing efficient legal analysis of complex Hong Kong law matters."
"They offer excellent legal advice and are highly responsive too, which is important as we're on different sides of the globe, but you couldn't tell!"
"They respond very fast and with high quality."
"The fee estimate was very reasonable and they managed the matter to be within the initial estimated budget."
Notable Practitioners
Li Lianjun has notable expertise in advising Chinese SOEs, with additional clients across the retail and shipping industries.
"He's a seasoned lawyer in the field of commercial and maritime arbitration and dispute resolution."
"Lianjun is extremely competent and on top of the case, and provides very helpful input."
"He is very good - a very sensible, no-nonsense kind of guy."
Matthew Townsend is trusted by the market for his advice on an array of international arbitrations across the pharmaceutical, construction, tech and crypto sectors.
"He's a really nice guy who is certainly an arbitration specialist."
"He's really good and speaks Mandarin as well."
"Matthew Townsend is an excellent lawyer with a high attention to detail and very deep industry expertise. He helps deliver incredible value and results for clients."
"Matthew is an extremely bright and commercially-minded lawyer. He has an ability to advise on complex disputes in a practical and solutions-driven manner."
"Matthew is a rising star in international arbitration, particularly matters involving Mainland Chinese parties."
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Reed Smith LLP
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