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Watson Farley & Williams
UNITS 1703-1707
ONE PACIFIC PLACE, 88 QUEENSWAY
HONG KONG
Hong Kong
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Work Department

PARTNER WORKING IN THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION GROUP

Position

Marcus has represented many shipping companies, oil companies (including oil majors), aviation companies, banks, FPSO owners, contractors, subcontractors and yards, in a variety of disputes, with certain claims exceeding US$1billion.

Marcus is dual-qualified, in England & Wales and Hong Kong.

“Marcus and his team in Hong Kong conducted the synchronised arrest and sale of numerous vessels in Hong Kong efficiently and cost effectively. The WFW team was extremely knowledgeable, responsive and easy to deal with and got a great result – a 100% recovery on the claim and legal expenses.” (Leading Bank Executive, 2020)

“… the ‘amazing’ Marcus Gordon is recommended” (Legal 500 2014)

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Hong Kong > Shipping

Underpinned by a network of offices in the key shipping hubs, Watson Farley & Williams‘s Hong Kong office has a wide-ranging shipping practice, acting for many international and Chinese banks, leasing houses, export credit agencies, insurance companies, and investment funds. The group is jointly headed by Christoforos Bisbikos, cross-border shipping finance deals specialist and Marcus Gordon, an experienced litigator and arbitrator. Other key names include Madeline Leong, who has particular experience in the transportation, natural resources, and energy sectors, and Guan Jian, a specialist in financing transactions across the maritime and energy sectors.