Pinsent Masons represents major construction players, including contractors, design consultants, and procurers, in the full range of construction matters. The team is spread across Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, and Singapore, enabling them to assist international and local clients on both inbound and outbound mandates. The team is particularly adept in advising Chinese state-owned enterprises with contract review and arbitration work, such as preventing or delaying bonds through Emergency Arbitrator Proceedings. The practice is jointly led by Mark Hu, who works from Beijing and Hong Kong, and Hong Kong lawyers Dean Lewis and Alvin Ho. Hu closely works with state-owned enterprises on outbound projects, and excels at advising clients within the renewable energy industry. Lewis specialises in infrastructure matters, while Ho has key expertise in dispute resolution work. Sam Boyling divides his time between Singapore and Beijing, representing state-owned enterprises in arbitration. Shanghai-based international arbitration specialist Rachel Turner was promoted to partner in May 2023. Karah Howard is also noted.
Testimonials
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‘They have been established in mainland China for many years, which shows commitment to that market. One of the stand-out firms for PRC clients on domestic and international construction disputes. Hugely experienced construction team.’
‘Sam Boyling has considerable experience in the construction arena. Clients appreciate his hands-on approach and case management skills.’
Key clients
- Maeda-China State JV
- A Consortium led by China State Construction Group
Work highlights
- Advising a Chinese SOE contractor on the EPC contract for 2x500MW wind projects in Uzbekistan.
- Advising a Chinese SOE contractor on reviewing and negotiating a design contract for the development of electric vehicle-manufacturing complex in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, sponsored by Public Investment Fund.