Litigation and Dispute Resolution
We have been engaged in a broad range of litigation and arbitration proceedings for clients across a wide range of business sectors. Our multifaceted international practice features a team of highly experienced lawyers, known for effectively litigating unusually complex matters and skilfully handling multiparty, multijurisdictional cases.
Our substantial litigation experience means that our clients are effectively represented in the event of court action and are advised on how to avoid potential liability and exposure in planning matters. One of our key features is that we are able to assemble teams tailored to the particular elements of complexity, to utilize the skills of these lawyers with the latest technology to achieve efficiency and, ultimately, to deliver results in the courtroom, before juries or judges.
We also understand the need for cost-consciousness and efficiency. Litigation is expensive, but can be controlled through litigation management skills, risk-assessment techniques, and selective use of alternative dispute resolution techniques suitable to the particular situation.
We have also been engaged in a number of novel litigation matter, namely, litigation involving the field of Information Technology. With one of the firm’s founding members having been Chairman of the Technology Committee of the Law Society of Hong Kong for about 20 years, our firm has been at the forefront of development of Technology Law in Hong Kong. Notable novel IT related matters include:
- Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Related Disputes; and
- Recovery of properties lost to cybercrime.
Other than litigation proceedings, we assist clients to resolve their disputes through conciliation, mediation and arbitration with a view to achieving their business objectives yet obviating the time-consuming litigation process. Our reputation—and our willingness to take cases to trial—enhances our already substantial leverage in obtaining the most favourable settlements possible for our clients.