Dentons Hong Kong is noted for advising both Chinese and international clients. The team was further strengthened by the arrival of Alfred Wu, senior consultant Philip Nunn and Muriel Cheng in September 2024. Keith Brandt leads the team, harnessing extensive experience to advise in heavy-weight dispute resolution, with a particular focus on the energy, construction and financial services sectors. Brandt is supported by Robert Rhoda, who specialises in international arbitration and cross-border litigation. Richard Keady operates in highly regulated domains providing advice in dispute resolution. Jean Lau is also a key contact.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Dentons has a diverse team across a number of skillsets. They are keen to put the needs of the clients and case before the firm's.’

  • ‘Robert Rhoda is very efficient and direct in his legal advice. He is pleasant and takes the time to explain the nuances of the case. He's easy and fun to work with. ’

  • ‘The Dentons Hong Kong team managed a very large and complex arbitration arising from a dispute relating to an infrastructure project. They deployed a large and experienced team and worked relentlessly on the case for more than 2 years.’

  • ‘Robert Rhoda was the lead partner. He was available 24/7 and advised and led on strategy. He was excellent at managing the client relationship at multiple shareholding levels. He was very knowledgeable about the process and explaining international law concepts. The whole Dentons team were excellent at managing many witnesses and experts.’

  • ‘Robert Rhoda is a very strong leader and gave clear advice throughout the arbitration. His arguments were made in a very strong way and he was always available.’

  • ‘The partner and associates are well verse in handling international arbitration and can mobilize the resources of their firm's network to provide practical and useful assistance.’

  • ‘Robert Rhoda is an experienced and smart partner who is always responsive and reachable. His guidance and assistance are so helpful that clients could be confidence that the case is in good hands. ’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Keith Brandt

Other key lawyers

Robert Rhoda, Richard Keady, Alfred Wu