Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China
What the team is known for
RPC has a strong Hong Kong litigation practice which is acknowledged for its strength in professional indemnity cases, regularly representing lawyers, accountants and other services professionals. The team often defends accountancy firms and auditors against allegations of misconduct and is also instructed on banking and finance disputes, particularly those with investment banks as counterparty. It offers additional expertise in insurance litigation and data protection cases, as well as recovery and enforcement actions. Its key clients include Moore, PwC and Castco.
Work highlights
RPC represented HEX Trust in claims for the payment of sums due by a former customer of its custodial and platform services.
Notable practitioners
Charles Allen is adept at handling a range of commercial disputes, from product liability claims to employment disputes to claims for breach of contract and fiduciary duties. "Charles has such an impressive history and is a strong litigator."
Jonathan Crompton focuses on finance disputes, with additional experience in cyber-incidents and cryptocurrency matters, as well as professional negligence claims.