GPS Legal LLP > Hong Kong, Hong Kong > Firm Profile
GPS Legal LLP Offices
3602, 36th Floor, Lippo Centre Tower Two
89 Queensway
Admiralty
Hong Kong
GPS Legal LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Hong Kong > Commercial, corporate and M&A: independent Hong Kong law firms Tier 3
The ‘knowledgeable, very responsive and precise' team at GPS Legal LLP handles a broad spectrum of issues, including both foreign and overseas direct investments, operational contractual issues, and strategic alliances. M&A and joint venture specialist Brett Stewien leads the team with his experience in the negotiation and drafting of deal documentation. Associate Isabella Wong is noted for her broad knowledge of corporate governance and general corporate regulatory issues, often advising clients on joint ventures and shareholders’ agreements.Practice head(s):
Brett Stewien
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is knowledgeable, very responsive and precise in delivering the work. Compared to other law firms, GPS always gives us preliminary feedback on the matters.’
‘Brett Stewien is always responsive, precise, keen to help and gives valuable feedback and advice. Isabella Wong is responsive, precise, knowledgeable. Compared to other law firms, they have a very commercial approach, understand our clients’ needs and always provide excellent services.’
‘The team is able to provide good value advice based on sound legal principles. Uses best resources, whether partners, associates or consultants when right.’
Key clients
Anheuser-Busch InBev (Shanghai) Sales Company Limited
Divit Limited
Finnoverse Limited
Vectr Fintech II, L.P.
Wilson Group Limited
Buddy Bites Limited
Netlinkz Limited
Knorr-Bremse Asia Pacific (Holding) Limited
NCL Hong Kong Limited
Dynamic Habitat Group Limited
Know Your Customer Limited
Maxim’s Catering Limited
Estee Lauder Asia Pacific Limited
Hong Kong > Construction Tier 3
A ‘very innovative firm with sharp legal minds’, construction boutique GPS Legal LLP has ‘an excellent grasp of the law and the business environment in which they operate’, ensuring they are a popular choice among a varied array of stakeholders in the development, engineering, construction and operation of infrastructure, building and energy projects throughout the region. The ‘extremely commercial’ Phillip Georgiou delivers ‘calm and effective advice’ to clients seeking efficient resolution of litigation and is one of several lawyers at the firm with higher rights of audience. Georgiou has been particularly active of late advising Russian clients on complex construction disputes brought about as a result of contracts which have been terminated as a result of the Ukraine invasion. Sonny Payne co-heads the team alongside Georgiou, with clients benefiting from his dual lawyer and engineering qualifications.Practice head(s):
Phillip Georgiou; Sonny Payne
Testimonials
‘They have an in-depth understanding of the construction area and especially international construction which involves multiple constructors united in consortiums.’
‘They have an excellent grasp of the law and the business environment in which they operate.’
‘A very innovative firm with sharp legal minds.’
‘Phillip Georgiou is extremely commercial and breaks down difficult legal concepts into bite sized chunks which are easily understandable. He is always available and delivers calm and effective advice.’
Key clients
RusChemAlliance LLC
Trevi Construction HK Limited
Bord Industries HK Limited / Bord Industries Australasia Pty Ltd
Siemens Logistics Limited / Siemens Logistics GmbH
Work highlights
- Defending RusChemAlliance in anti-suit injunction proceedings before the High Court of Hong brought by Linde GmbH and its parent company Linde PLC.
GPS Legal LLP > Firm Profile
GPS Legal LLP is a transactional and dispute resolution boutique law firm founded in 2017 with a vision to provide high-quality, value-based legal services across Asia. We assist clients with respect to:
Our partners have spent the large majority of their legal careers in Asia. With over 70 years of experience in Asia, our partners deliver innovative and creative solutions to our clients regardless of the complexity of the circumstances. We ensure that our clients receive partner-led legal representation that is commercial and strategic. Our partners are also highly skilled at negotiating and resolving both contentious and non-contentious matters. GPS Legal strives to provide clients with price-certainty and value for money. We invest the time and energy needed to deeply understand our clients and their situations; to ensure that we price matters appropriately and effectively; and to ensure that our clients are always able to achieve outcomes that are commercially viable and mutually rewarding. We have extensive client, business and legal connections and relationships across the Asia-Pacific region. Our client base encompasses multinational and local companies, with a wide range of sizes and from a wide range of industries, including the technology, construction, retail and health sectors, as well as high-net-worth individuals. Many of our clients have worked with us for many years and regard us as their trusted legal advisers. |
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate, Commercial, Mergers and Acquisition | Brett Stewien | brett.stewien@gpslegal.asia | +852 3758 2428 |
Disputes, Construction, Arbitration, Litigation | Sonny Payne | sonny.payne@gpslegal.asia | +852 3758 2421 |
Corporate, Commercial, Mergers and Acquisition | John Koh | john.koh@gpslegal.asia | +852 3758 2421 |
Solicitor Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr John Koh | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Camille Leung | Special Counsel | View Profile | |
Mr Sonny Payne | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Brett Stewien | Partner | View Profile |