A global firm with a significant presence in Greater China, Dentons Hong Kong’s international arbitration practice is a trusted advisor to mainland parties in Hong Kong arbitration, such as SOEs, as well as international clients from Europe and North America. Practice head Keith Brandt has vast experience in both domestic and international arbitration, with a particular focus on the energy, construction and financial services sectors. Although Robert Rhoda principally acts as counsel, he regularly sits as an arbitrator in both ICC and HKIAC proceedings, while Richard Keady also handles a broad range of arbitrations under CIETAC, HKIAC and LCIA rules.
Testimonials
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‘I consider Dentons to be the law firm of choice for international arbitrations, they have very extensive experience in cross-border arbitration cases. They have their own offices in many countries and regions, and can quickly coordinate local lawyers, resources and experts to provide efficient solutions.’
‘Dentons has a mature arbitration team in Hong Kong, which can provide practical legal advice and strive for the best interests of clients with innovative thinking. The Hong Kong team also has excellent Chinese language skills and is able to respond to various inquiries from customers in a timely manner.’
‘The Dentons Hong Kong team handled such a huge amount of documents in an orderly manner; they were very quick in coordinating expert witnesses from all parties, and they were able to closely follow the essence of the case, and their grasp of details was also very impressive. Their quick reply, accurate judgment and ability to solve the case problems played a vital role in this case.’
‘Robert Rhoda is a knowledgeable and skilled lawyer with a strong reputation and respect in the field of international arbitration. He is able to provide clients with strong legal advice and commercially sound solutions to complex and sensitive legal issues. His confidence in winning the case infected the entire team.’
‘They have a good capability to explain complex issues in such a manner that they are sinking in.’
‘Keith Brandt has a good and convincing personality.’
Key clients
- Southwest Pacific Bauxite (HK) Limited
Work highlights
- Represented Southwest Pacific Bauxite in an HKIAC arbitration arising out of a JV set up to run and operate an aluminium bauxite mining business in the Solomon Islands.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Keith Brandt