Akin routinely handles complex international arbitration across numerous commercial sectors, with specialists experienced at conducting arbitrations pursuant to all the major institutional rules including HKIAC, SIAC, UNCITRAL, and ICC. Solicitor advocate Ing Loong Yang leads the practice and is highly respected in the Asia Pacific market for his international arbitration and cross-border disputes expertise, while counsel Chi Ho Kwan is also well regarded and regularly represents major companies, equity funds and high-net-worth individuals.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Yang Ing Loong has obvious advantages in handling dispute cases involving cross-border factors and multi-cultural factors.’

  • ‘As a multinational firm, handling transnational cases can integrate resources and respond quickly.’

  • ‘Yang Ing Loong is a senior lawyer with rich experience. He can respond to legal issues immediately and provide professional advice, especially in urgent cases, which is very helpful.’

  • ‘The team in Akin which handles our matter is hands-on, very responsive and accessible. Their strengths are the timely response they provide and accessibility at any time.’

  • ‘The main partner handling our matter is Ing Loong Yang. He is confident, convincing and accommodative to the client's needs. His knowledge of the law is very sound and he has the conviction to think out of the box. Chi Ho Kwan is also hands on, reliable and quick to respond.’

  • ‘The vast experience of handling cross boundary legal matters coupled with strong networking that allows prompt and detailed response to any queries a client may have. The team was able to lay-out possible scenarios which allows the client to fully assess and subsequently give instruction moving forward with the case. The team's understanding of past and existing laws and policies of concerned industries in different countries is a strength that was particularly useful.’

  • ‘I am impressed with Yang Ing Loong for his in-depth understanding on the complexities of the case he handled. He was able to dissect the issues and present the pros and cons of options available for us to act on. His strong and well-developed networking with external teams of industry experts were especially useful in recognising challenges ahead of the arbitration.’

  • ‘The team is adequately resourced. Took time to understand the background of the dispute. Provided plausible comprehensive options for the client to consider in deciding the best possible option to pursue.’

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ing Loong Yang

Other key lawyers

Chi Ho Kwan