The Legal 500

Within Foreign firms, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a third tier firm,

Hogan Lovells International LLP was recently involved in a number of infrastructure and energy-related projects. It acted on the landmark $20bn financing of infrastructure and social projects in Venezuela, the largest Chinese financing in Latin America, in which it advised Petroleos de Venezuela and the Ministry of Finance of Venezuela on Chinese law and Venezuelan law. The practice also advised the Republic of Ecuador on obtaining financing from the Export-Import Bank of China for the payment obligations under a $1.98bn EPC contract relating to the development of the Coca-Codo Sinclair hydroelectric power plant. Beijing partners Jun Wei and Roy Zou are recommended. In Hong Kong, Owen Chan is a key contact.

Within Foreign firms, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a third tier firm,

Hogan Lovells International LLP is ‘highly competent and creative’. The team advised Ford Motor Company on its $1.8bn divestiture of Sweden-based manufacturer Volvo Cars to China-based Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company, marking one of the biggest outbound investments made by a Chinese company after China’s anti-monopoly law came into effect. Beijing partners Jun Wei and Roy Zou ‘earn clients’ highest praise’. Shanghai partners Andrew McGinty, Philip Cheng and Steven Robinson are recommended. Thomas Man left for Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP’s Beijing office.

Within Foreign firms, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a second tier firm,

‘One of the best international firms for China-related dispute resolution’, Hogan Lovells International LLP has eight fee-earners in Shanghai and Beijing working closely with the firm’s Hong Kong office. Shanghai-based counsel Eugene Chen is valued for his ‘direct experience in US litigation and Chinese language ability’, in addition to his ‘unique and precious understanding of Chinese culture’. Also in Shanghai, Terence Wong is renowned for his construction-focused expertise. The firm is representing Taishan Gypsum in the highly publicised, high-risk lawsuits filed in multiple federal and state courts in the US regarding allegedly defective drywalls. ABB Group is instructing it on several major litigation matters across Asia.

Within Foreign firms, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a third tier firm,

Post-merger, Hogan Lovells International LLP now has a 15-strong team which has a ‘good understanding of the Chinese regulatory and legal environment’. Highlights included advising 2008 Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine Professor Luc Montagnier on his high-profile appointment by Shanghai Jiaotong University. Jun Wei and Roy Zou (‘fast, creative, pro-active’) both have significant experience interacting with government agencies. Philip Cheng advises multinational clients in the pharmaceutical, chemical, industrial products, real estate, financial and hotel industries.

Within Foreign firms, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a second tier firm,

Hogan Lovells International LLP’s IP practice comprises 30 fee-earners across its main Shanghai base and the correllating Beijing office; these are incorporated within the broader China/Hong Kong group. It offers the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters for its multinational client base, and is licensed to directly undertake trade mark work in China. Utilising its ‘proven experience and ability’, it is representing TRW Automotive on its IP right protection matters. Recent work for the client includes enforcing its IP rights against a Chinese infringer, and acting on a nine-month anti-counterfeiting campaign to clean up infringements in the China market. It also advises it on brand management, customs IP protection, company name hijacking, domain name disputes, trade mark portfolio management and product labelling. Also on the client roster are Exxon Mobil, Motorla, RIM and a number of other blue-chip companies. Beijing-based Deanna Wong and Shanghai-based Geoffrey Lin are recommended. Horace Lam left to go to Jones Day, and former managing partner Douglas Clark left the practice to become a barrister.

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The international firms also poached from their rivals; Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP’s Beijing office welcomed Li Li from Debevoise & Plimpton’s Shanghai office; and corporate lawyers Thomas Man and Brad Herrold joined Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in Beijing from Hogan Lovells International LLP. In Shanghai, Michael Chin joined Hogan Lovells International LLP] from [Dorsey & Whitney LLP.

Within Foreign firms, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a third tier firm,

In Shanghai, Hogan Lovells International LLP’s Philip Cheng is recommended, and Andrew McGinty serves Intel in its investments into China’s high-tech and telecommunications sectors. Shanghai and Beijing-based Steven Robinson led the representation of USANA Health Sciences in its acquisition of one of the leading direct selling companies in China and a major US pharmaceutical company. Beijing-based Jun Wei is widely praised, and counsel Brad Herrold moved to Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Within Foreign firms, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a second tier firm,

Hogan Lovells International LLP advised Petroleos de Venezuela and the Ministry of Finance of Venezuela in the landmark $20bn financing of infrastructure and social projects in Venezuela, the largest Chinese financing in Latin America. Shanghai and Beijing-based Steven Robinson, Beijing partners Jun Wei and Roy Zou are recommended. Consultant Terence Wong, in Shanghai, is also an experienced lawyer.

Within Foreign firms, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a first tier firm,

The five-partner team at Hogan Lovells International LLP is among the largest in China, and its strong reputation has ensured a steady flow of blue-chip international and local clients. It frequently acts for real estate developers, operators and funds, as well as advising retailers and industrial companies on real estate matters. The team recently advised Kingdom Hotel Investments on the sale of Swissôtel Kunshan in China to TA Global Bhd for $60.75m. Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) is a key client; recent instructions from the group include negotiating the first major arena naming rights deal in China and setting up a joint venture with the Shanghai Oriental Pearl Group to manage the Mercedes-Benz Arena. The practice is led by Andrew McGinty in Shanghai. Also recommended are Steven Robinson, who divides his time between Shanghai and Beijing, and Jun Wei in Beijing.

Within Foreign firms, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a second tier firm,

Hogan Lovells International LLP’s team is led by Shanghai-based Andrew McGinty and Beijing-based Jun Wei. The team includes IP specialist Geoffrey Lin and media expert Steven Robinson. In 2010, the group advised TI on establishing its first wafer fabrication facility in China, and represented Corning in various negotiations involving its investment of some $800m to build a factory in Beijing to make liquid crystal display glass. It is currently advising RIM on standards-related patent licensing matters in China, and conducted a trade mark audit and handled trade mark prosecution work for the client.