Mayer Brown > Hong Kong, Hong Kong > Firm Profile
Mayer Brown Offices

16-19F, PRINCE'S BUILDING
10 CHATER ROAD, CENTRAL
HONG KONG
Hong Kong
Mayer Brown > The Legal 500 Rankings
Hong Kong > Asset finance (including aviation and shipping finance)
Mayer Brown handles both shipping and aviation finance and has a longstanding reputation in the region. It services major airlines, shipping companies and financiers. Richard Stock, who has almost 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, advises lessors and lessees on secured debt financings. His expertise includes operating lease, finance lease and tax-driven lease products. In the shipping arena, the practice covers both transactional and contentious work, with financing, restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency, and regulatory matters representing key areas of focus. Maggie Cheung and Conor Warde are names to note for shipping matters. Cheung has strong links to leading international and PRC-based financial institutions. Warde is recommended for international transactional, corporate, regulatory and policy matters.Practice head(s):
Richard Stock (aviation); Maggie Cheung (shipping); Conor Warde (shipping)
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Testimonials
‘Conor Ward is very professional and the team is very efficient.’
‘Very professional and dedicated team. Available days and nights whatever the time zone to deliver a transaction. Very detailed and comprehensive quotation. They know to stick to the initial cap. Documentation is above the standards.’
‘Richard Stock and Evelyn Lok have worked for many years with our team. They know exactly how we work. We save lots of time by working with them. We have built a high level of trust over time. They pay lots of attention to the details and they have a very effective team behind to manage the transaction.’
‘Mayer Brown’s aviation leasing team is exceptional. They bring a deep knowledge of both the legal and business perspectives and have a wealth of experience. We could not have successfully completed our transactions without them.’
‘Richard knows all of the players and was an invaluable asset for us.’
Key clients
Cathay Pacific / Cathay Dragon
Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
CCB Financial Leasing Corporation Limited
Oriental Fleet International Company Limited
China Minsheng Banking Corporation Limited
Minsheng Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Acted for Cathay Pacific when it entered into a sale-and-leaseback transaction with BOC Aviation Limited, which involved six Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
- Acting for various airlines on resolving lease return disputes.
- Acted for five SPVs of Oriental Fleet International Company Limited on the sale and leaseback of five container vessels with SPVs of Danaos Corporation.
Hong Kong > Construction Tier 1
Led by Geoffrey Chan , Mayer Brown’s five-partner integrated construction and engineering team is well-positioned to advise a diverse array of public and private sector stakeholders on all aspects of Hong Kong-based and regional projects. The group's workload spans a myriad of transactional and regulatory matters, as well as litigation. On the transactional front, much of the deal flow is generated from the firm’s employer side client base and the firm is frequently engaged in big-ticket projects. Menachem Hasofer , who is a co-head of the firm’s international arbitration practice, has extensive expertise in construction/infrastructure disputes; his experience includes judicial reviews and representing public bodies in bid challenges arising under the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA). Mei Ling Lew has the gravitas to advise developers, public bodies and contractors on all the most complex issues arising from litigation, arbitration and mediation. Hong Kong and UK-qualified partner Venna Cheng handles consultancy and construction contracts for building and infrastructure projects. Cheng also handles conventional construction disputes, and alongside Hasofer, is also a key contact for procurement challenges under the GPA.
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‘Mei Ling Lew is a ferocious litigator’.
Key clients
Hong Kong Jockey Club
MTR Corporation Limited
Chevalier (Macau) Limited
Swire Properties Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL) in the Commission of Inquiry into the Construction Works at and near the Hung Hom Station Extension under the Shatin to Central Link Project.
- Advising The Hong Kong Jockey Club, a leading charitable organisation in Hong Kong, on their Conghua Training Centre (CTC) in Conghua, Guangdong, China which involves the construction of a world-class facility for the training of Hong Kong’s thoroughbred racehorses.
- Advising Swire Properties Limited on the review of a series of standard forms of construction contracts, consultancy agreements and supply contracts being used for their projects in Mainland China.
Hong Kong > Insurance Tier 1
Mayer Brown's team has considerable experience of insurance disputes, including major casualty and property claims, and it also handles professional negligence and cyber security matters. Personal injury and professional indemnity are other key areas of focus for the group, which has been involved in a number high-profile disaster and accident claims in Hong Kong. Angela Yim, who heads up the practice, is recommended for insurance litigation. Tow Lu Lim handles regulatory and compliance matters, claims and dispute resolution, and also advises on cybersecurity and ransomware attacks. Marina Fung has over 20 years of experience in personal injury matters and insurance litigation.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The bilingual team has a distinct advantage in servicing our clients.’
‘The team always provides detailed responses in a timely manner.’
‘Tow Lu Lim is always available and very approachable in answering all my enquiries, literally any time, anywhere.’
Key clients
Peak Reinsurance
Swiss Reinsurance
AXA
AIG
Motor vehicle insurers of Citybus
Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Hong Kong
Employees’ Compensation Insurance Residual Scheme Bureau
Medix
Work highlights
- Handled a tremendous volume of cyber incidents for various insurance policyholders in the past year.
- Advised a number of insurers and insurance intermediaries on regulatory issues arising from use of trusts to apply for and hold insurance policies in compliance with the Insurance Authority guidelines.
- Assisted Medix with negotiating and facilitating its exclusive agreement signed with AIA Hong Kong to provide personal medical case management service to eligible policyholders in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong > Labour and employment Tier 1
Mayer Brown fields a ‘well-resourced’ team with ‘unrivalled experience and expertise’ in employment matters. Its dedicated full-service practice is well-supported by its international network, which makes it well-positioned to handle multijurisdictional HR and employment matters. The team has considerable experience of disputes, transactional matters and strategic employment issues. Duncan Abate is recommended for employment and employee benefits law and regulation work. He co-heads the practice with Hong Tran, who handles compliance and discrimination matters. Litigator Jennifer Tam is experienced in representing clients in a range of settings, from the Labour Tribunal to the Court of Final Appeal.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘A strong team which is practical and to the point with advice and boasts a strong client pull.’
‘Duncan Abate is a legend in employment laws. Hong Tran is a huge pleasure to work with and very sharp. Jennifer Tam, a younger partner, but with incisive qualities.’
‘A well-resourced team with a number of lawyers at different levels.’
‘Undoubted leader in the Hong Kong market. Unrivalled experience and expertise in this field.’
Hong Kong > Real estate Tier 1
Led by Keith Cheung , Mayer Brown advises a range of developers, banks, end-users and investors on the full range of real estate work, which spans commercial, residential and retail properties. In addition to being active in matters relating to Hong Kong and mainland China, the team is also regularly engaged in outbound Chinese investments into international markets, including those in Europe and London. Robert Lyn and Fun Kuen Au have vast experience in the market and remain particularly active in relation to development work; Au is also a legal adviser to the Real Estate Developers Association. Elsewhere in the group, Alvin Yeung is also noted for his development work. Pheona Chow acts for a wide range of clients, including property developers, property management companies, institutional investors, universities and accounting bodies.
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Testimonials
‘The team is full of “can-do” spirit rather than dragging the deal out in order to get more time clocked.’
‘The team is simply one of the best in the market. The sheer volume of deals that goes through them every year is astonishing. They are practical and efficient.’
‘Ricky Yiu is highly recognised by the industry and extremely commercial.’
Key clients
Sun Hung Kai Properties
Swire Properties
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Phoenix Property Investors
CSI Properties
Hysan Development Company Limited
New World Development
SilkRoad Property Partners
Gaw Capital
The University of Hong Kong
Work highlights
- Acted for Swire Properties on the HK$9.8bn sale of Cityplaza One to an investment consortium led by fund managers Gaw Capital Partners and Schroders Pamfleet.
- Advised New World Development on its successful compulsory sale application with respect to the State Theatre Building in North Point.
- Acted for Transport International Holdings Limited on the: (i) HK$750.5m sale of a 50% interest in Tuen Mun Town Lot No.80 by way of sale of 50% of the issued share capital of the property holding company and (ii) a 50:50 joint venture with Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited to develop the land to an office-cum retail development.
Hong Kong > Antitrust and competition Tier 2
Mayer Brown’s antitrust and competition team draws on strength from its global network in Asia, the Americas and Europe to provide a joined-up approach to cross-border matters. The team is led by John Hickin, and Cantonese and Mandarin speaker Hannah Ha; with Hickin handling court disputes work and regulatory investigations, and Ha assisting clients with investigations conducted by the Hong Kong Competition Commission. It acts for large companies and multinational brands, often advising on merger control issues in mainland China, and on interactions with the regulator. Given the firm’s focus on real estate and construction sector, it regularly advises a range of major clients in the sector on their competition needs.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘High-quality service, and very responsive’.
‘Hannah Ha leads an excellent team’.
‘The team provides high-quality work, and is very cooperative and responsive’.
Hong Kong > Banking and finance Tier 2
Mayer Brown advises lenders and borrowers on leveraged and acquisition finance, bi-lateral and syndicated loans, real estate finance, fund finance, structured finance and asset finance matters. It acts for regional and global leading banks and has an extensive presence in the region. Fanny Wang, Francis Chen and Dion Yu have steadily built a strong client base over the years and they act on both domestic and international transactions. Doos Choi advises corporates and financial institutions on multijurisdictional, multi-tiered, full and limited recourse financings. Richard Stock heads the practice.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Efficient, dedicated and capable of empathy’.
‘Francis Chen is impressive – strong technical skills and yet able to provide commercially viable solutions’.
Key clients
China Gas Capital Management Limited
Asian Development Bank
HSBS
China CITIC Bank International Limited
Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited
CMB Wing Lung Bank Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (the “Agent”) as agent to a 3-year syndicated $400m term loan facility to New Hope International (Hong Kong)Limited (the “Borrower”) as borrower.
- Acted for China CITIC Bank International Limited as facility agent and security trustee as their lead counsel in respect of a term loan facility of up to a principal amount of $269m to Excel Winner UK Limited.
- Acted for Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited as facility agent as its lead counsel in respect of certain term and revolving loan facilities of up to the aggregate principal amounts of $232.5m and EUR396m respectively to Billion Sunny Development Limited.
Hong Kong > Intellectual property Tier 2
Mayer Brown acts for clients in the financial services, manufacturing, retail, luxury and fashion, hospitality and telecoms sectors, among others. Its team excels in managing the IP portfolios of top international brands. In addition, it is also strong in copyright, media and transactional IP matters, as well as licensing transactions and disputes. Gabriela Kennedy, who heads up the Asia IP and TMT group, is recommended for contentious and non-contentious work, including litigation, licensing, strategic advice and portfolio management. Amita Haylock handles trade marks, copyright, designs and patents, and has considerable experience of infringement proceedings relating to software and electronics.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Mayer Brown runs a very well-integrated firm.’
‘I wouldn’t ever hesitate to recommend Gabriela Kennedy to any company or creative individual looking to protect their rights in Asia.’
‘I have recommended Gabriela Kennedy many times and others are as impressed and appreciative of her skills, as we are.’
‘Amita Haylock’s persistence, diligence and exceptional commitment delivered a successful outcome for us.’
‘Amita Haylock never lost her focus or belief in her ability to tackle the issues successfully.’
Key clients
Adidas
Adobe
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Alexandre de Paris International
Arup Group Limited
Asia Video Industry Association
Charlotte Tilbury
Cummins
Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong
Dairy Farm (Jardine Matheson & Company Ltd)
Entertainment One
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd
Hong Kong Jockey Club
Hang Seng Bank
Henderson Land
Jack Daniel’s
Jimmy Choo Hong Kong Limited
Lane Crawford
LOTTE Corporation
LVMH Fashion Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Limited
Nautilus
Nestle
Nvidia Corporation
Ocean Park Corporation
PCCW Limited
Philips International B.V.
Renault Groupe
Riley Cillian Hong Kong Limited
San Miguel Brewing International Limited
Sino Group
Swire Group
Sun Hung Kai Properties
Soho House
Television Broadcasts Limited
The Mentholatum Company
The Murray Hotel
Toys “R” Us (Fung Group)
The Robinson Group Limited (Kim Robinson)
T. Rowe Price International Ltd
WTT
Wynn Resorts
Zhejiang Medicine Co.
Work highlights
- Managing a trade mark portfolio for Nvidia & Mellanox.
- Handled PRC trade mark oppositions and advised on PRC trade mark licensing and enforcement matters for one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers.
- Appointed by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (“HKSTPC”)to assist with the drafting of a set of 21 IP and privacy-related legal document templates for start-ups under its Incubation Programmes and Leading Enterprises Acceleration Programme.
Hong Kong > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2
Mayer Brown’s restructuring team is regionally integrated, with practitioners in Hong Kong, Singapore and Vietnam, it is well placed to handle matters in the Chinese and South East Asian markets. The team leans on its international network in Europe and the US for support on cross-border mandates and handles corporate debt restructuring for creditors, issuers and other debtors. John Marsden heads the team and has considerable experience in large-scale restructurings and insolvencies. Tom Pugh left for offshore firm Walkers.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The team is commercial, practical, and responsive’.
‘Very good attention to detail and thorough’.
‘A stellar team with highly specialist advice and cost efficient prices’.
‘Quality legal advice minus the haughty lawyers’ proviso’s and reservations’.
‘Strong established practice with great connections to banks in HK’.
‘John Marsden has been around for a significant period so the team benefits from his extensive experience, know-how and expertise’.
Key clients
Huarong Asset Management
China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited
China Development Bank
Bain Capital
PricewaterhouseCoopers
KPMG
Ernst & Young
FTI Consulting
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Malayan Banking Berhad (“Maybank”)
OCBC
DHB
CIMB
KfW
CACIB
DNB
RHB
HNA Group
Work highlights
- Acted for listed debtor group, Huiyuan Juice, with our litigation team in successfully defending against the appointment of provisional liquidators, with a view to allowing a restructuring the group and its indebtedness rather than falling to liquidation on the petition of a creditor.
- Advising Maybank, one of the primary bank creditors of the debtor group, on its negotiations with Pacific Andes and other creditors; and as to its security and enforcement options, with a view to recovering its loans through Chapter 11 cases in the U.S. and proceedings in Singapore, Bermuda and the British Virgin Islands and most recently in connection with a proposed debt restructuring and sale at upper section of the capital structure, involving a recovery in exchange for the investor’s acquisition of a real estate portfolio.
Hong Kong > TMT Tier 2
Mayer Brown's 'knowledgeable and responsive' team is a strong choice for advice on transactional, regulatory and contentious matters in the TMT space. Team head Gabriela Kennedy, who provides 'sound and balanced advice', demonstrates prowess in relation to privacy and data security (including in the aftermath of cyber security incidents), as well as media and telecoms regulatory matters. Amita Haycock is 'responsive, commercial and extremely smart'; she stands out for her aptitude at handling telecoms and broadcasting litigation for clients, including in the context of judicial reviews. Elsewhere, the firm is notably active in innovative fintech projects and technology outsourcings, and it is at the forefront of advice to clients on the fast-evolving telecoms industry in Hong Kong.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘It is a great full bench TMT team, with knowledgeable and responsive lawyers. Definitely one of the best in the market.’
‘The team has good technical expertise and also client care, we have always found them to be responsive to client needs.’
‘They are very knowledgeable on Hong Kong, China and cross-border issues.’
‘Gabriela Kennedy has a well deserved reputation for expertise and technical quality in her areas of practice. She provides a sound, balanced view that also takes into account a practical ground-feel for issues.’
‘Amita Haylock is standout – she’s responsive, commercial and extremely smart. She doesn’t shy away from taking “a view” and always looks to provide actionable advice with the client’s particular needs in mind. She takes time to understand each client, and the services provided by her team very much reflects this. Very highly recommended. Really the go-to counsel in this space in Asia.’
Key clients
Adobe
Airport Authority Hong Kong
AVIA
Burberry Group
Chanel
Cargill
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Hong Kong Limited
CASH
Daimler AG
eBay / StubHub
Entertainment One
Fung Group
Hysan Development
Jardine Matheson & Company Ltd / Dairy Farm
LVMH Asia Pacific
McDonald’s Corporation
Mandarin Oriental
Naxos
StubHub Inc
Television Broadcasts Limited
Toys “R” Us
Xperi Corporation (DTS, Inc)
Hong Kong > Capital markets (debt) Tier 3
Acting on its own, as well as frequently alongside New York and London-based practitioners, Mayer Brown has a strong track record advising on cross-border transactions. As well as work emanating out of Greater China, the team has developed a strong reputation for issuers and underwriters in high growth markets throughout central and south Asia. Team head Jason Elder excels at handling global offerings of investment grade and high yield debt offerings and has developed a particular niche practice advising on debt issuances for sovereigns and companies based out of Mongolia and Indonesia. Thomas Kollar is also recommended and handles Rule 144A/Regulation S transactions.Practice head(s):
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Key clients
Republic of Indonesia
Saigon – Hanoi Commercial Bank
Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia
Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank
Mongolian Mortgage Corporation HFC LLC, MIK Holding JSC
PTT Public Company Limited
China Taiping Insurance (HK) Company Limited
Beijing Properties (Holdings) Limited
Emperor International Holdings Limited
Guotai Junan Securities (Hong Kong) Limited
The Bank of East Asia
Haitong International
Agricultural Bank of China International
HeungKong Securities Limited
China Minsheng Banking Corp., Ltd., Hong Kong Branch
CM Financial
China Everbright Bank Co., Ltd., Hong Kong Branch
Development Bank of Mongolia
DBS Bank Limited
SinoChem Offshore Capital Company Limited
Hang Lung Properties Limited
Nomura
Hong Kong > Corporate (including M&A) Tier 3
Mayer Brown is well-equipped to support on cross-border transactions; the local practice is led by Hannah Ha, a lawyer who not only enjoys an edge in merger control issues, owing to her status of co-head of the Asian antitrust and competition team but who also thrives in respect of direct investment into China, private equity transactions and general commercial matters. Mark Uhrynuk is the other senior partner on-site, and also co-leads the firm’s private equity practice; he is acclaimed for his guidance on divestiture, joint venture and strategic alliance transactions in addition to international equity and debt capital market deals. The department aims to deliver a full lifecycle offering on transactions from strategy and planning through to exit and directs its focus to a number of heavily regulated sectors which include real estate, transportation, banking, culture, media, pharmaceuticals and insurance.Practice head(s):
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Key clients
Cathay Pacific
Kerry Properties
China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd.
China Merchants Group
Dah Chong Hang
Syngenta
Sun Hung Kai
Merlin Entertainments Group
CapitaLand / Ascott
Shui On Land Limited
Tsingtao Brewery Company Limited
Principal International (Asia) Limited
Lai Sun Group
Towngas
Work highlights
- Advised a client on its acquisition of a Hong Kong holding company of prominent office towers located in the central business district of a major Asian city from an Asian multinational conglomerate.
- Advised Link REIT on its acquisition of the office building at 25 Cabot Square in Canary Wharf, London from HGR Liquidating Trust (formerly Hines Global REIT) for £380m.
Hong Kong > Dispute resolution: international arbitration Tier 3
Mayer Brown‘s ‘highly efficient‘ international arbitration team counts disputes arising from construction and infrastructure projects among its specialisms, within which Menachem Hasofer is particularly experienced. Hasofer and John Hickin (who focuses on banking and commercial matters) jointly lead the team alongside Singapore-based Yu-Jin Tay.Practice head(s):
Menachem Hasofer; John Hickin; Yu-Jin Tay
Other key lawyers:
Mei Ling Lew
Testimonials
‘On the whole, Mayer Brown gives me an impression of very professional and highly efficient with expertise covering many areas’.
‘Both Menachem Hasofer & Mei Ling Lew are two outstanding partners of Mayer Brown specializing in dispute resolution and are currently working on a contractual dispute for our company with a contractor of a luxurious residential project. Mr Hasofer gives me an impression of being a smart & assertive lawyer with a very clear legal mind, who can digest complicated information and convert into simple legal language. I am also deeply impressed by Ms Lew’s dedication and thoroughness of her approach throughout the case.’
Hong Kong > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 3
Mayer Brown relies upon its local, as well as the firm’s global, expertise in commercial, financial and property litigation; this allows the team to act in cross-border disputes across multiple Asian jurisdictions. Particularly highly experienced in multi-jurisdictional work is John Hickin, who also leads the global litigation practice. Drawing on his prior experience as a Deputy High Court Judge, senior consultant Nicholas Hunsworth is a key contact for insolvency litigation in the financial services sector.Practice head(s):
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Key clients
MTR Corporation Limited
Eton Properties Group
GAW Capital
Wynn China
Work highlights
- Acted for MTR Corporation Limited in the Commission of Inquiry into the Construction Works at and near the Hung Hom Station Extension under the Shatin to Central Link Project.
Hong Kong > Structured finance and securitisation Tier 3
Forming an integral part of the firm's global securitisation and derivatives offering, Mayer Brown's Hong Kong-based team excels at advising a range of clients on cross-border mandates, including arrangers, issuers and sponsors. Triple qualified in Hong Kong, New York and UK, Vincent Sum is an excellent resource for clients requiring multijurisdictional opinions and he is noted for his derivatives expertise, including from a synthetic perspective. Asset finance specialist Richard Stock heads up the firm's overarching banking and finance team and has niche expertise handling structured finance deals in the aviation sector. The arrival in July 2021 of Philip Hyde from K&L Gates enhanced the firm's capabilities across a range of structured finance, derivatives, and securitisation mandates, particularly in light of his excellent credentials advising trustees.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Vincent Sum is able to cover both US and Hong Kong deals making the process much more efficient.’
‘Vincent Sum is focused on fostering strong long-term client relationships.’
Hong Kong > Capital markets (equity) Tier 5
Benefiting from strong relationships with regional banks and corporates, and also able to leverage significant global resources, including out of London and New York, Mayer Brown is a popular choice among issuers and underwriters on global offerings and listings. Drawing upon a deep well of regional corporate finance expertise, UK and Hong Kong-qualified team head Billy Au is regularly instructed by Chinese state-owned and privately-owned entities, which are also appreciative of his Chinese language skills.Practice head(s):
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Key clients
China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd.
BOCI Asia Limited
AK Medical Holdings Limited
Jiayuan International Group Limited
BNP Paribas
CCB International Capital Limited
Credit Suisse
Guotai Junan Capital Limited
Haitong International Securities Company Limited
UBS Securities Hong Kong Limited
China > Projects and energy: foreign firms Tier 2
Led from Beijing by the ‘impressive’ Hallam Chow, Mayer Brown provides ‘efficient and effective‘ advice to lenders and equity investors in projects involving gas-fired, coal-fired, renewables, infrastructure and manufacturing facilities. Noted for his ‘solutions-oriented and creative approach’, Chow is particularly effective in advising on complex project finance mandates, often involving a diverse group of finance providers. Recent highlights include advising on outbound mandates across a spread of jurisdictions, including a considerable number of matters for Chinese commercial and development banks engaged in African projects. Boya Shen was promoted to partner in January 2021.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The team was very efficient and effective on the resolution of various new problems which we faced during negotiation.’
‘We are very impressed by Hallam Chow’s solutions-oriented and creative approach, deep sector knowledge, efficient team management, fairness and transparency.’
China > Investment funds: foreign firms Tier 3
Addressing the legal, regulatory, tax and commercial challenges facing investment fund clients, Mayer Brown‘s Hong Kong-based practice acts for investment fund sponsors, institutional investors and other market participants in the alternative investment fund space. The principal practitioners are Robert Woll who advises both sponsors and investors, and private equity practice head Mark Uhrynuk who is recommended for establishing private equity, infrastructure and real estate funds, and assisting with private equity and venture capital investments, secondary transactions, and strategic alliances.Practice head(s):
Key clients
Excelsior Capital Asia
CICC Capital Management
Macquarie Capital
Jade Invest (Jade Private Capital Management)
CITIC
BEI Capital Partners
Wang On Properties
Dragon Capital Group
GLy Capital Management
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
China > Restructuring and insolvency: foreign firms Tier 3
The cross-border work of Mayer Brown‘s Asia-Pacific restructuring practice is further supported by restructuring practices in Europe and the Americas. Key areas of focus for the practice include multi-jurisdictional restructuring, multi-bank workouts, liquidations, resumption of trading in listed shares through provisional liquidation mechanisms, and bond restructurings. Hong Kong-based John Marsden leads the team that regularly acts in high-profile and large-scale restructurings and insolvencies mandates, and is supported by Tom Pugh.Practice head(s):
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Tom Pugh; Terence Tung
Testimonials
‘Innovative, experienced and efficient.‘
Key clients
Huarong Asset Management
China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
China Development Bank
Bain Capital
PricewaterhouseCoopers
KPMG
Ernst & Young
FTI Consulting
International Finance Corporation
Malayan Banking Berhad
OCBC
DHB
CIMB
KfW
CACIB
DNB
RHB
HNA Group
China > TMT: foreign firms Tier 3
Fielding ‘a deep bench of experts in the TMT space‘, Mayer Brown‘s Greater China team advises on technology outsourcing, data privacy, telecoms issues, domain name disputes, and regulatory and contentious media matters. In Hong Kong, co-leader of the global IP practice, Gabriela Kennedy, also leads the Asia IP and TMT group, in which recently promoted Amita Haylock is ‘a standout partner‘.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The team has a deep bench of experts in the TMT space – knowledgeable, very reputable and highly recommended in the market.‘
‘They have good technical expertise as well as client-care skills.‘
‘We have always found them to be responsive to client needs.‘
‘Very knowledgeable about HK, China and cross-border issues.‘
‘Gabriela Kennedy has a (well-deserved) solid reputation for expertise and technical quality in her areas of practice. Our clients are very demanding and we want to make sure that we get a sound, balanced view that also takes into account a practical feel for issues – Gabriela is that rare practitioner who can offer such perspectives.‘
‘Gabriela Kennedy is a longstanding expert in the region.‘
‘Amita Haylock is a standout partner.‘
Key clients
Adobe
Airport Authority Hong Kong
AVIA
Burberry Group
Chanel
Cargill
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Hong Kong
CASH
Daimler
eBay
StubHub
Entertainment One
Fung Group
Hysan Development
Jardine Matheson & Company
LVMH Asia Pacific
McDonald’s Corporation
Mandarin Oriental
Naxos
StubHub
Television Broadcasts
Toys “R” Us
Xperi Corporation
Mongolia > Leading firms Tier 3
Mayer Brown‘s Mongolian offering is located in Hong Kong and led by Jason Elder. The firm offers comprehensive advice across a wide range of transactional corporate matters to a client list of notable sponsors and issuers in a number of first-in-market transactions. Elder is widely regarded for his debt capital market practice, which focuses on high-yield, hybrid and structured-debt products. Thomas Kollar and Nishrin Hussain are also key individuals within the team, both working closely with Elder mainly in multi-jurisdictional capital market transactions.Practice head(s):
Jason Elder
Other key lawyers:
Thomas Kollar; Nishrin Hussain
Testimonials
‘The team was very attentive and always responded in short period of time. Deliverables spot on time, excellent management despite time pressure.’
‘The intimate knowledge of the country and industry built on previous sovereign and private deals was one of key strength of the team.’
‘I worked closely with Jason Elder. Despite the different locations he was always available via mobile/email and took time to explain the reasons and implications of particular clauses that I was not sure how to understand.‘
Key clients
Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia
Mongolian Mortgage Corporation HFC LLC, MIK Holding JSC
Development Bank of Mongolia
Government of Mongolia
China > Private equity: foreign firms Tier 4
Mayer Brown‘s Hong Kong-based group leverages the firm’s extensive international network to handle cross-border transactions. In addition to advising sponsors and investment funds on their investments, the practice assists with fund formation, fund finance, separate accounts arrangements, club deals, portfolio transactions, fund administration and regulatory matters. The key advisers are corporate and securities specialist Mark Uhrynuk , regional private equity head Steven Tran, and real estate experts David Ellis and Ricky Yiu .Practice head(s):
Key clients
TPG Capital
LimeTree Capital
Excelsior Capital Asia
Leapfrog Investments
DEG
FMO
Principal Financial
AEW
Gaw Capital Partners
BEI Capital Partners (HK)
IGIS Asset Management Company
South Korea > International arbitration Tier 4
Mayer Brown is mainly instructed by clients in the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. The international arbitration team manages numerous LNG sector disputes, including highly specialised gas price review disputes as well as infrastructure and construction disputes across South East Asia. Its capabilities have further expanded with the October 2020 arrival of Paul Teo in Singapore, bringing more than 20 years of experience in arbitration, ADR and litigation matters, with particular focus on China-outbound and Japan-outbound matters. Based in Singapore, Yu-Jin Tay co-leads the team with Menachem Hasofer and John Hickin in Hong Kong.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Yu Jin Tay is one of the best arbitration practitioners in Asia Pacific region in terms of expertise, experience, dedication and professionalism.’
China > Real estate and construction: foreign firms
Mayer Brown‘s integrated construction and real estate practice is well-equipped to advise a varied array of stakeholders, including funds, developers and end-users, across the gamut of contentious and non-contentious matters throughout Greater China. The ‘sheer volume of deals that they undertake every year is astonishing’ and this ensures that the team has an excellent perspective of market trends across the myriad of development, finance and M&A-related matters intersecting with commercial, residential, retail and logistics properties. While it does handle some contractor work, the construction team is best-known for its employer-side offering, where as well as advising on the front-end of deals including a major piece of ongoing work for the Hong Kong Jockey Club on the 150-hectare construction of a facility for the training of Hong Kong’s thoroughbred racehorses, it is also extremely adept at advising on any disputes that may subsequently arise. Tom Fu, who splits his time between Hong Kong and Beijing, is leading on the aforementioned matter and is frequently at the forefront of the firm’s most significant construction projects throughout Greater China, as well as outbound and Belt & Road infrastructure and power projects. Shanghai-based partner Andy Yeo takes the lead on most of the highest-profile PRC-based real estate projects and is adept at advising on matters throughout the life cycle of a deal. Beijing-based counsel Rosalyn Han has a well-rounded construction offering and is a key member of the team that also includes Shanghai-based real estate-focused senior associate Ellen Zhang.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The firm provides practical advice which suit our company’s needs.’
‘They are helpful and rich in legal and contractual experiences.’
‘The sheer volume of deals that goes through them every year is astonishing.’
Key clients
China Life Insurance (Overseas)
China State
Gaw Capital
Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
Hong Kong Jockey Club
InfraRed NF Advisors
Shui On Building Contractors Limited
Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited
Swire Properties Limited
Work highlights
- Advising The Hong Kong Jockey Club on their Conghua Training Centre in Guangdong, which involves the construction of a world-class facility for the training of Hong Kong’s thoroughbred racehorses.
China > Intellectual property: foreign firms
Mayer Brown‘s Hong Kong-based IP practice is an active player in diverse sectors ranging from financial services, and construction to retail and TMT. In addition to its IP disputes credentials, the group has developed a sophisticated copyright licensing and franchising practice. Other areas of strength cover strategic IP reviews and audits, portfolio management, domain names, and trade mark advisory and enforcement work. Leading the IP team, Gabriela Kennedy is a member of the HKIAC panel of arbitrators for IP disputes and she handles the full spectrum of IP work, from litigation to licensing. Promoted to partner in 2020, Amita Haylock‘s track record includes a number of copyright and patent infringement proceedings involving software and electronics. Recently elevated to counsel, Michelle Yee predominantly handles non-contentious IP matters.Practice head(s):
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Key clients
Adidas
Adobe
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Alexandre de Paris International
Arup Group
Asia Video Industry Association
Charlotte Tilbury
Cummins
Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong
Dairy Farm (Jardine Matheson & Company)
Entertainment One
Fast Retailing Co
Hong Kong Jockey Club
Hang Seng Bank
Henderson Land
Jack Daniel’s
Jimmy Choo Hong Kong
Lane Crawford
LOTTE Corporation
LVMH Fashion Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Nautilus
Nestle
Nvidia Corporation
Ocean Park Corporation
PCCW
Philips International
Renault Groupe
Riley Cillian Hong Kong
San Miguel Brewing International
Sino Group
Swire Group
Sun Hung Kai Properties
Soho House
Television Broadcasts
The Mentholatum Company
The Murray Hotel
Toys “R” Us
The Robinson Group
T Rowe Price International
WTT
Wynn Resorts
Zhejiang Medicine Co
China > Banking and finance: foreign firms
Mayer Brown‘s team advises on leveraged and acquisition finance and bi-lateral and syndicated loans, along with real estate, structured and asset finance. The practice also houses experienced project and trade finance practitioners. Hallam Chow works with Chinese and international lenders and borrowers on major outbound and inbound transactions in multiple sectors, and project and structured finance expert Boya Shen was elevated to the partnership in January 2021. Richard Stock leads the Asia banking and finance practice from Hong Kong.Practice head(s):
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Key clients
China Gas Capital Management
Asian Development Bank
HSBC
China CITIC Bank International
Bank of China (Hong Kong)
CMB Wing Lung Bank
Singapore > International arbitration
Mayer Brown‘s international arbitration team is well-versed in energy, infrastructure, construction and TMT sector disputes. The ‘excellent‘ Yu-Jin Tay (who is particularly active in disputes involving Singapore and Indonesia) leads the team alongside Hong Kong-based Menachem Hasofer and John Hickin. Paul Teo‘s arrival in Singapore from Baker McKenzie bolstered the group’s energy and projects international arbitration expertise, as has Kay-Jannes Wegner who has joined from Kim & Chang in South Korea.Practice head(s):
Yu-Jin Tay; Menachem Hasofer; John Hickin
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Testimonials
‘Solid litigation and arbitration practice comprising of quality team members.’
‘Yu Jin Tay is creative, resourceful, and very articulative in expressing his argument. ’
‘Yujin Tay is an exceptionally excellent arbitration lawyer who can make difference in providing creative solutions tailored to Asian disputes based on his deep understanding of the reality of disputes in Asia.’
‘While other global law firms in Singapore are not so familiar with the reality and practical solutions of dispute cases in Asia, Yujin Tay is the person who has abundant experiences, networks and capacity to provide both global standard skills and creative solutions tailored to Asian disputes.’
‘I have worked with Yu-Jin Tay. He is the best. He understands both the Singaporean and the Indonesian mentality and legal system. ’
China > Corporate and M&A: foreign firms
Mayer Brown is well-equipped to support on cross-border transactions. The practice is led by Hannah Ha in Hong Kong and is adept in a broad variety of transactions including asset sales and purchases, spin-offs, stock transactions, venture capital and private equity transactions, joint ventures and direct inbound investments. The department advises on a balanced mix of strategy and planning through to exit and directs its focus to a number of heavily regulated sectors which include real estate, transportation, banking, culture, media, pharmaceuticals and insurance.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘Professional, thoughtful and the lawyers have excellent communication skills.’
‘Hannah Ha is professional, experienced and enthusiastic, with good communication skills.’
Key clients
Cathay Pacific
Kerry Properties
China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd.
China Merchants Group
Dah Chong Hang
Syngenta
Sun Hung Kai
Merlin Entertainments Group
CapitaLand / Ascott
Shui On Land Limited
Tsingtao Brewery Company Limited
Principal International (Asia) Limited
Lai Sun Group
Towngas
Work highlights
- Advised Link REIT on its acquisition of the office building at 25 Cabot Square (“The Cabot”) in Canary Wharf, London from HGR Liquidating Trust (formerly Hines Global REIT) for £380m (subject to adjustment).
- Advised a client on its acquisition of a Hong Kong holding company of prominent office towers located in the central business district of a major Asian city from an Asian multinational conglomerate.
India > Foreign firms
Yu-Jin Tay heads the Mayer Brown International LLP team, based largely in Hong Kong and Singapore, which has an acknowledged reputation for its extensive work in the energy sectors; LNG, traditional oil and gas, renewable power and energy-related commodities. Infrastructure/construction and natural resources are other areas of strength. Renewable energy-related disputes is a growing source of disputes and arbitrations with an India, (Indonesia and Vietnam) aspect. Yu-Jin Tay is a prominent arbitration specialist, well known for his extensive Asian practice, and the group’s international arbitration capabilities have been increased with the arrival of partner Paul Teo in Singapore, who joined from Baker McKenzie FenXun in October 2020, bringing a specialism in construction and infrastructure disputes. Menachem Hasofer and John Hickin in Hong Kong are other noted international arbitration and disputes specialists.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Highly motivated and knowledgeable. Their advice is to the point and in line with business requirements.’
Mayer Brown > Firm Profile
Mayer Brown is uniquely positioned to advise the world’s leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex deals and disputes. With extensive reach across four continents, we are the only integrated law firm in the world with approximately 200 lawyers in each of the world’s three largest financial centers—New York, London and Hong Kong—the backbone of the global economy. We have deep experience in high-stakes litigation and complex transactions across industry sectors, including our signature strength, the global financial services industry. Our diverse teams of lawyers are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do. Our “one-firm” culture—seamless and integrated across all practices and regions—ensures that our clients receive the best of our knowledge and experience.
Graduate recruitment: please see www.mayerbrown.com/careers or mayerbrownfutures.com.
Mayer Brown is a global services provider comprising associated legal practices that are separate entities, including Mayer Brown LLP (Illinois, USA), Mayer Brown International LLP (England), Mayer Brown (a Hong Kong partnership) and Tauil & Chequer Advogados (a Brazilian law partnership) (collectively the “Mayer Brown Practices”) and non-legal service providers, which provide consultancy services (the “Mayer Brown Consultancies”). The Mayer Brown Practices and Mayer Brown Consultancies are established in various jurisdictions and may be a legal person or a partnership. Details of the individual Mayer Brown Practices and Mayer Brown Consultancies can be found in the Legal Notices section of our website.
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Americas: Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Mexico City, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Washington DC.
Asia: Bangkok, Beijing, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo.
Europe: Brussels, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, London, Paris.
Middle East: Dubai
Associated law firms: Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo (Tauil & Chequer Advogados).
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Antitrust and competition | Hannah Ha | hannah.ha@mayerbrown.com | +852 2843 4378 |
Antitrust and competition | John Hickin | john.hickin@mayerbrown.com | +852 2843 2576 |
Asset finance | Richard Stock | richard.stock@mayerbrown.com | +852 2843 2368 |
Asset finance | Maggie Cheung | maggie.cheung@mayerbrown.com | +852 2843 2450 |
Banking and finance | Richard Stock | richard.stock@mayerbrown.com | +852 2843 2368 |
Construction and engineering | Geoffrey Chan | geoffrey.chan@mayerbrown.com | +852 2843 4200 |
Construction and engineering | Menachem Hasofer | menachem.hasofer@mayerbrown.com | +852 2843 2384 |
Corporate/M&A, private equity | Jason Elder | jason.elder@mayerbrown.com | +852 2843 2394 |
Corporate/M&A, private equity | Jacqueline Chiu | jacqueline.chiu@mayerbrown.com | +852 2843 2447 |
Employment and benefits | Duncan Abate | duncan.abate@mayerbrown.com | +852 2843 2203 |
Financial services regulatory and enforcement | Sara Or | sara.or@mayerbrown.com | +852 2843 2268 |
Insurance and reinsurance | Angela Yim | angela.yim@mayerbrown.com | +852 2843 4503 |
Insurance and reinsurance | TL Lim | tl.lim@mayerbrown.com | +852 2843 4490 |
Insurance and reinsurance | Marina Fung | marina.fung@mayerbrown.com | +852 2843 4407 |
Intellectual property and TMT | Gabriela Kennedy | gabriela.kennedy@mayerbrown.com | +852 2843 2380 |
Litigation and dispute resolution | Thomas So | thomas.so@mayerbrown.com | +852 2843 4502 |
Litigation and dispute resolution | John Hickin | john.hickin@mayerbrown.com | +852 2843 2576 |
Real estate | Keith Cheung | keith.cheung@mayerbrown.com | +852 2843 4331 |
Restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency | John Marsden | john.marsden@mayerbrown.com | +852 2843 2584 |
Finance and securitisation | Vincent Law | vincent.law@mayerbrown.com | +852 2843 2479 |
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Mayer Brown promotes seven to counsel in Asia
24th January 2019Mayer Brown promotes seven to counsel in Asia
Hong Kong, 21 November 2018 – Mayer Brown has announced the promotion of seven lawyers in Asia to counsel. The appointments are effective January 1, 2019.
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24th January 2019Mayer Brown promotes five to partner in Asia
Hong Kong, 21 November 2018 —Mayer Brown has announced the promotion of five lawyers in Asia to partner. The appointments are effective January 1, 2019.
Comparative Guides
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Hong Kong: Securitisation
Published: February 2022
Authors: Vincent Sum Sylvia Leung
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Securitisation laws and regulations that may occur in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong: Lending & Secured Finance
Published: April 2022
Authors: Francis Chen Dion Yu John Marsden Vienne Chan Edwin Leung
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Lending & Secured Finance laws and regulations that may occur in Hong Kong.
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