Baker McKenzie‘s dispute resolution practice possesses a prominent market presence, harnessing decades of experience in complex ’bet the company’ litigation to advise on the full range of cross-border disputes. The team boasts an impressive client roster which includes major public and private corporates, SOEs, financial institutions and high-profile individuals across a range of industries. Practice head Kwun Yee Cheung is highly sought-after by corporate clients and banks on disputes and insolvency and restructuring matters, including compulsory and voluntary liquidations, corporate restructuring and schemes of arrangement. Cynthia Tang has expertise in listed company and financial services regulatory enforcement and regularly advises local and multi-national corporations. Bryan Ng focuses on disputes related to financial services, regulatory investigations and white-collar crime. Roberta Chan regularly assists with high-stakes property-related litigation. Ronald Sum and Philipp Hanusch have joined as partners.
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‘Great pragmatic client oriented counseling.’
‘Gillian Lam is a great partner with business oriented counseling approach.’
‘Their professionals possess extensive experience across various sectors. They collaborate closely with clients to ensure precise guidance and address their specific needs. Additionally, they invest in innovative platforms to enhance work efficiency.’
‘The individuals I work with are exceptional due to their unique blend of skills and dedication. They stand out because of their expertise, and willingness to build up a trust relationship with clients. This kind of client-centric strategies fosters a diverse and inclusive environment. These qualities not only differentiate them from competitors but also ensure they consistently deliver outstanding results for clients.’
‘Network of global offices make multi-jurisdictional disputes much easier to handle.’
Key clients
- Lead Success (Hong Kong) Limited ("Lead Success"), Hawkins Development Limited ("Hawkins") and Superfine Group Limited ("Superfine")
- Controlling shareholder of a Hong Kong listed company
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kwun Yee Cheung