SCL Nishimura & Asahi Ltd`s litigation and dispute resolution practice represents local and regional clients in bankruptcies and banking disputes, as well as administrative, insurance, labour and tax disputes. The team is led by Managing Partner Chavalit Uttasart and includes Vira Kammee. DLA Piper`s litigation and regulatory team is “able to deploy sufficient resources on an ongoing basis” when it comes to advising on shareholder disputes and regulatory investigations. Kevin Chan, head of the department, and Harris Chan, a “pragmatic and experienced litigator,” include major Asian banks and international names in financial services, energy, retail and construction. Support comes from Satpal Gobindpuri, especially in corporate affairs that expand overseas, with insurance coverage and product liability being other company-wide areas of interest in this area. “We have had full confidence in Khun ChinnawatThongpakdee in our dispute resolution. His experience, logic and ethics make us feel like we are working with him. He communicates with non-legal clients with the right message and never bothers to explain the idea behind every action he takes. His case management allows us to live in peace with the case at hand. “Tom Fyfe and Jacky Cheng; it`s hard to overestimate Tom`s abilities; He is an accomplished professional, a very intelligent and excellent lawyer with a keen understanding of legal and strategic issues. Jacky provides excellent support and is also a good lawyer.
Simmons & Simmons` Beijing-based dispute resolution practice, led by Tom Fyfe, operates in all sectors in which the firm specializes, including asset management and mutual funds, financial institutions, TMTs and life sciences. Internal and regulatory investigations, labour disputes and intellectual property claims are also among the recent cases. Gary Yin is from Jingtian & Gongcheng and has outstanding experience handling China-related disputes and regulatory investigations. The firm also founded Simmons Wavelength, a regulated legal engineering firm comprised of qualified lawyers, data scientists, and legal design experts who assist clients with investigations and litigation. “Matthew Lam leads a balanced team with comprehensive litigation capabilities. Eager to establish long-term relationships and flexible in terms of approaches and fee agreements. “The firm was very professional, the team was amazing, smart and was able to help me very efficiently with all my legal affairs and charge very reasonable prices.” “Pariyapol Kamolsilp – extremely client-oriented and flexible, but meticulous and knowledgeable in law and always offers sound legal advice. Customer interest always comes first and goes the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction. “Satpal Gobindpuri leads a highly experienced and knowledgeable team in Hong Kong who have advised us not only from a legal point of view, but also from a practical and commercial point of view. This was crucial for us when it came to making decisions on how to resolve a dispute with a former client. “Georgie Farrant is an excellent lawyer, has the big picture, but never misses the details and has an incredible work ethic.” DLA Piper`s position as a full-service global law firm allows its offshore office in Hong Kong, led by Kevin Chan and complemented by local experts in Shanghai and Beijing, to handle highly complex cross-border disputes. Chan represented the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Chow Sang Sang Sang Securities in the recovery of defaulted loans worth HK$1.5 billion and HK$722 million, respectively.
Satpal Gobindpuri is no stranger to commercial litigation and litigation in the insurance industry. Harris Chan has experience handling cases ranging from corporate restructurings to high-net-worth real estate litigation. Xiaoshan Chen is also highly appreciated. “Gordon Grieve is a very accomplished and experienced litigator. Keeps an eye on the main game and is steadfast on the field. High competence in legal matters. “Angela Pearsall is sensational – we have been working with her for many years. It has always given the best results on the market. She is not afraid of challenges – but she is always constructive – and she is always fair with her legal strategy. She rolls up her sleeves, but at the same time leads her team appropriately. Baker McKenzie`s “extremely meticulous” team handles a wide range of corporate-shareholder disputes, restructuring and insolvency issues, and contentious regulatory issues, among others.
The team relies on the expertise of its counterpart in China and around the world. He also regularly works with the company`s transaction experts.
