Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 4
Chambers Review
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom offers a well-reputed team that acts on a wide range of high-value commercial arbitrations. The Hong Kong and Beijing teams coordinate with offices across Asia-Pacific to provide complete regional coverage, supported by the firm's wider global network. The firm demonstrates significant experience advising banks, financial institutions and private equity firms. It is additionally experienced in construction arbitrations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"With branches and offices around the world, Skadden is well equipped to cover the vast majority of clients' needs and has a wealth of talent that allows almost every lawyer to do it alone."
"The team members generally have a keen business sense and a wealth of experience, and can balance business needs and legal risks."
"With branches and offices around the world, Skadden is well equipped to cover the vast majority of clients' needs and has a wealth of talent that allows almost every lawyer to do it alone."
"The team members generally have a keen business sense and a wealth of experience, and can balance business needs and legal risks."
Notable Practitioners
Rory McAlpine is head of Skadden's international arbitration team and offers three decades' experience handling regional and global disputes for private equity and venture capital firms, as well as other investors.
"His pleadings were extremely impressive. He's clearly a very clever man and an excellent lawyer."
"He's a highly experienced legal expert with a strong ability to handle complex matters, who is always keen to point out the key points of the case and provide solutions."