East Asia - Hong Kong

Reed Smith Richards Butler LLP

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With highly experienced specialists across its offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing, Reed Smith Richards Butler LLP offers a robust international arbitration practice that regularly counsels in arbitration proceedings under HKIAC, CIETAC, ICC and LMAA rules. Lianjun Li jointly leads the practice and commands a stellar reputation for high-stakes arbitration, particularly concerning commercial and maritime disputes. Co-head Asha Sharma is also adept when it comes to property related arbitrations, while Donald Sham offers a broad range of sector expertise that spans pharmaceuticals, financial services, transport, energy and technology. The team was bolstered by the addition of Matthew Townsend from Fangda Partners in August 2022, leading the firmwide digital disputes team.

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  • ‘Well rounded and deep team with capacities in Asia and Europe. Cutting edge of arbitration development due to crypto enforcement work, technical expertise.’

  • ‘Matthew Townsend is a very experienced practitioner who excels in core arbitration fields including advocacy and case management and has also developed a practice focused on Fintech, digital currency etc. One of the only arbitration practitioners with actual hands-on experience and success in crypto enforcement cases making use of both arbitration and the courts. Very impressive individual.’

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