A leading firm for dispute resolution in the Hong Kong market, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP has considerable breadth of expertise across the range of dispute resolution mechanisms and is particularly strong at handling litigation related to financial services regulatory investigations, insolvency and restructuring, fraud and other criminal activities leading to asset-tracing. As well as these areas, the practice is also noted for its expertise handling disputes in the private client space, assisting high-net-worth individuals and family-owned companies on large commercial disputes. Practice head Gareth Thomas draws on over three decades of commercial litigation experience, with expertise spanning complex banking, financial services, joint venture and shareholder disputes. Rachael Shek has a particularly strong reputation for banking litigation, as does Jojo Fan, who is a trusted advisor to numerous large Chinese banks and financial institutions. Senior associate Peter Ng also comes highly regarded, especially in insolvency-related litigation.
Testimonials
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‘The team is diverse. The partner responsible for our matter was able to pull in associates and trainees from diverse expertise, background and language capabilities when required.’
‘Jojo Fan is very responsible and commercial. Her bilingual capabilities make her the go to partner for disputes ad investigations relating to PRC matters.’
Key clients
- UBS AG and UBS Europe SE
- DBS Bank, Hong Kong Branch
Work highlights
- Defending UBS in proceedings commenced by the liquidators of China Metal Recycling (Holdings) Limited (China Metal) in the Court of First Instance in respect of alleged liabilities arising out of its sponsorship on the IPO.
- Acted for DBS Bank in a High Court action brought by the liquidators of Galleria (Hong Kong) Limited (and subsequently on appeal to the Court of Appeal).