Herbert Smith Freehills LLP’s team works in tandem with the firm's broader network in mainland China to assist clients with complex construction disputes, and the group has a strong reputation for its expertise in the infrastructure area. Under the joint leadership of Michelle Li and recently promoted partner Murphy Mok, the team is well versed in advising on a broad spectrum of construction matters, including contractual issues, project finance and implementation. Li has a solid track record in handling transactional and contentious construction mandates. Hew Kian Heong left the firm in December 2023.
Testimonials
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‘The staff has a high professional background and quality, the billing method is flexible and can meet customer needs in many aspects, and the overall cost-effectiveness and preferential strength is large. The team members can handle complex business problems and have good business logic.'
‘Michelle Li has professional legal knowledge and excellent negotiation skills. She can accurately analyze the focus of disputes from both legal and commercial perspectives and provide clients with high-quality solutions.’
Key clients
- China Machinery Engineering Corporation
- China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co., Ltd.