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)
With an ‘outstanding understanding and knowledge of the industry and industry players in Asia’, the team at Mayer Brown serves as a trusted adviser to major airlines and financiers across the aviation and shipping sectors, handling a broad spectrum of work encompassing multi-jurisdictional aircraft and ship leasing transactions, export financing, as well as aviation dispute management, litigation, and arbitration matters. Richard Stock leads the aviation finance practice, representing clients in a range of proceedings seeking to navigate the challenges and opportunities in the aftermath of the pandemic within the aviation market, especially in China and Hong Kong. Counsel Evelyn Lok is another key team member, contributing not only to the commercial airline aspect but also to corporate and private jet financings. In the latter role, Lok regularly advises international banks providing financing for new and used corporate jets. Hallam Chow advises both Chinese and international lenders and borrowers in outbound and inbound aviation asset finance transactions. Following Conor Warde’s departure to CMS in February 2023, Maggie Cheung has taken the helm of the maritime finance offering. Cheung is particularly well-versed in handling PRC-related transactions within the realm of ship finance and leasing. Since publication, Ashley Wong joined from King & Wood Mallesons in May 2024.Practice head(s):
Richard Stock; Maggie Cheung
Other key lawyers:
Evelyn Lok; Hallam Chow; Bill Amos; Sandy Zhang; Ashley Wong
Testimonials
‘A fabulous team, very together in their working and consistent in their work product.’
‘A highly experienced and dedicated team. They are available and constructive in their advices.’
‘Good attention to details. Always keen to go the extra mile to deliver a top-end service.’
‘Richard Stock and Evelyn Lok are a safe pair of hands who we have full confidence in.’
‘The corporate jet finance team at Mayer Brown, Hong Kong has significant experience in both transactional and recovery work and this makes it one of our key SE Asia law firms. They bring a balanced approach to our negotiation with clients and have a strong grasp of the commercial drivers. They are quick to react and are able rapidly to respond to the demanding timelines often required by our customers.’
‘Richard Stock and Evelyn Lok have proven in many occasions their personal ability and commitment to make deals happen, to suggest solutions and negotiate on behalf of the bank to solve complex issues and protect the bank’s interests, including in repossession scenarios. They are amongst the very best lawyers for business aviation and certainly the best in Asia.’
‘The team has an outstanding understanding and knowledge of the industry and industry players in Asia. They are very experienced and extremely reactive with a remarkable negotiation capacity and ability to suggest solutions in complex situations.’
Key clients
Credit Agricole Asia Shipfinance Limited
Silversea Cruises Ltd
GTLK Asia Limited
China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co Ltd
Work highlights
- Advising on the enforcement of ship mortgages and the recovery of funds from the collapse of Genting Cruises incident.
- Advising China Light and Power on an offshore LNG terminal project.
Hong Kong > Construction Tier 1
Under the leadership of Geoffrey Chan , the ‘exceptionally strong and well-balanced team’ at Mayer Brown provides ‘intelligent and strategic advice’ to public and private sector clients on domestic as well as large-scale cross-border construction projects, where it is particularly well-suited to act by virtue of its expansive network of international offices. Infrastructure, hospitality and leisure, residential and cultural projects are particular areas of strength, and the firm is often sought out by clients to advise on high-profile local/regional projects including its ongoing work for The Hong Kong Jockey Club on the Conghua Training Centre in China. On the litigation front, Menachem Hasofer is appreciated by clients for his ability to ‘come up with brilliant solutions to resolve difficult issues’, including on complex judicial review proceedings as well as conventional arbitration proceedings. In addition, Hasofer excels in public procurement matters and has developed niche expertise advising on bid challenges under the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA). The ‘very experienced’ Mei Ling Lew is noted for her ‘great eye for detail’ and is ‘able to efficiently handle large-scale complex disputes’, including recent involvement in two major Commissions of Inquiry.Practice head(s):
Geoffrey Chan
Other key lawyers:
Menachem Hasofer; Tom Fu; Mei Ling Lew; Jason Leung; Jessica Van Der Kamp
Testimonials
‘It is an exceptionally strong and well-balanced team that provides intelligent and strategic advice.’
‘The team members are all experienced and are extremely hardworking and meticulous.’
‘Menachem Hasofer is an experienced litigator with impressive legal skills. He is good at strategy and is always able to come up with brilliant solutions to resolve difficult issues.’
‘Mei Ling Lew is always hands-on and has a great eye for detail. She is very experienced and is able to efficiently handle large-scale complex disputes.’
Key clients
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Swire Properties Limited
Work highlights
- Advising The Hong Kong Jockey Club on their HK$3bn+ construction of a world-class facility for the training of Hong Kong’s thoroughbred racehorses at Conghua Training Centre (CTC) in Conghua, Guangdong, China.
- 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
The ‘very strong’ team at Mayer Brown draws upon an ‘in-depth knowledge of insurance law’, ensuring that it is well-placed to advise on disputes across financial lines products (including D&O and professional indemnity claims), personal injury and public liability. Angela Yim regularly takes the lead on major insurance litigation, including casualty claims relating to high-profile automotive accidents which have involved issues of liability/quantum and sensitive handling of claims handling. Tow Lu Lim is praised for his ability to provide ‘creative and feasible solutions’ in claims against professionals across a variety of industry sectors, as well as advising on regulatory issues and having niche cybersecurity incident response expertise. Marina Fung co-heads the team alongside Yim and Lim and is noted for her expertise at handling insurance litigation regarding motor liability, public liability and employee compensation claims.Practice head(s):
Angela Yim; Tow Lu Lim; Marina Fung
Other key lawyers:
Jenny Yu
Testimonials
‘It is a very strong team with in-depth knowledge of insurance law and insurance agency law.’
‘The responsive Tow Lu Lim comes up with creative and feasible solutions to address client needs.’
‘Responsive, extremely efficient and was able to understand and expertly advise on client’s cross territorial challenges and contractual governing law. It was immensely valuable to have an immediate overview and honest assessment of the legal options.’
‘Tow Lu Lim was a stand-out. He was able to assess the case efficiently and provide outstanding advice on the legal options.’
Key clients
AXA
AIG
Motor Vehicle insurers of Citybus
Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Hong Kong
Employees’ Compensation Insurance Residual Scheme Bureau
Medix
Markel
Prudential
Chubb Life
Manulife
Various HNW Insurance Brokers (Mercer PCS, IPG, Charles Monat)
QBE UK
The Employees Compensation Insurer Insolvency Bureau
Hong Kong > Labour and employment Tier 1
Mayer Brown's Hong Kong team excels in handling a broad spectrum of employment-related matters, ranging from advisory and dispute resolution to transactional and strategic issues, supporting clients across diverse industries, including aviation, education, real estate, and government entities. Notably, the team also has substantial expertise in offering guidance on a wide range of HR concerns, actively participating in various employment-related chambers and committees in Hong Kong, reinforcing its network within the HR community across the broader Asia-Pacific region. Leading the practice is Hong Tran, a seasoned lawyer with substantial experience in handling contentious matters, frequently representing employers involved in investigations from the Labour Tribunal to the Court of Final Appeal. Notably, Tran also holds the role of chair for the firm’s Asia Diversity and Inclusion Committee, a position that lends him insights that further enrich his work, which includes handling discrimination cases. Duncan Abate is another stand out, sought after by clients for guidance on labour relations, employment terminations, data privacy matters, and regulatory employment mandates, in addition to managing the entire process of establishing, maintaining, and restructuring occupational retirement schemes. Another key figure at partner level is the ‘personable and compassionate’ Jennifer Tam, an experienced litigator who frequently handles investigations and complaints to various employment bodies in Hong Kong, as well as dealing with trade unions and labour relations matters.Practice head(s):
Hong Tran
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is dedicated at what they are best at – listening to the client and giving practical advice.’
‘Jennifer Tam is personable and is compassionate. She is young but has excellent market intel and experience.’
‘They are the market leaders in Hong Kong employment with good strength across the board.’
‘Duncan Abate, Hong Tran and Jennifer Tam all have excellent technical knowledge and experience.’
Hong Kong > Real estate Tier 1
Leveraging several branches of expertise in the finance, funds, and disputes spheres, Mayer Brown‘s thirteen-partner team is well placed to provide property developers, banks, and financial sponsors with advice regarding the real estate sector, with key areas of strength extending to the commercial, residential, and retail markets, among others. The sizeable practice is headed up by Keith Cheung, a veteran lawyer with considerable experience in all aspects of debt financing, representing banks and real estate developers for acquisition-related facilities in both Hong Kong and the PRC. Other key figures at partner level include Robert Lynn, a trusted advisor to the leading Hong Kong and China-based property developers, and Eugene Wong, who is ‘very professional in handling matters’. Also noted for his real estate financing capabilities, Fun Kuen Au is additionally well-versed in advising the Real Estate Developers Association, while Ricky Yiu is noted for his niche expertise in the hotel sector. Jasmine Chiu is another notable figure, drawing from her real estate and banking and finance experience to build strong relations with high-profile commercial real estate banks. Peter Ho is recommended for the breadth of his real estate investment expertise.Practice head(s):
Keith Cheung
Other key lawyers:
Robert Lynn; Fun Kuen Au; Ricky Yiu; Peter Ho; Eugene Wong; Pheona Chow; Alvin Yeung; Jasmine Chiu; Wayne Cheng; Cheryl Law; Cherie Leung; Prairie Pe; Jasmine Chiu
Testimonials
‘Eugene Wong provides very exemplary performance.’
‘I have good working relationship with Eugene Wong and the team, which is very professional in handling matters.’
‘Mayer Brown is very professional and even if the lawyers are required to go the extra mile to finish the deal, they will go about doing so.’
‘Their deep knowledge of real estate and great commercial sense makes them really great to work with. They have a good solid team from partners to associates. They are excellent HK and Greater China lawyers.’
‘Jasmine Chiu is an invaluable asset. She can get the deal done for you in the most efficient way with aims to close the deal. She’s one of my favourite lawyers in HK.’
Key clients
Sun Hung Kai Properties
Swire Properties
New World Development
AEW
Gaw Capital
Hysan Development Company Limited
Billion Development & Project Management Ltd
CSI Properties
Hanison Construction
Hang Lung Group
Hang Lung Properties
Henderson Land
Chinachem Group
Kerry Properties Limited
Kerry Holdings Limited
ESR Group Limited
Hong Kong > Antitrust and competition Tier 2
Mayer Brown houses a broad team which leverages its global network to assist clients across Europe and the US with the competition aspects of transactions, dawn raid response programmes, and compliance within China. Practice co-head Hannah Ha has broad, longstanding experience in assisting clients with HKCC investigations and compliance, in addition to merger control filings within the PRC. John Hickin acts for both global brands and domestic companies in requests and inquiries, internal investigations, and the establishment of joint ventures.Practice head(s):
Hannah Ha; John Hickin
Hong Kong > Banking and finance Tier 2
Praised as ‘professional and responsive‘, Mayer Brown‘s Hong Kong office has developed a market-leading reputation representing major Chinese companies on the full spectrum of banking and finance transactions. A significant proportion of the deal flows relates to syndicated lending mandates, including in the context of acquisition, asset finance, as well as within the real estate and energy sectors. The team focuses its attention particularly on the aviation industry, and practice head Richard Stock has led on many of the firm’s high-profile matters relating to assisting airlines, lessors and financial institutions to document aircraft and aviation-related transactions. Francis Chen is also a key contact for international banks and corporates in cross-border financing structures, and his recent highlights include advising HSBC on a variety of sustainable-linked loans facilities. Fanny Wang retired in April 2023.Practice head(s):
Richard Stock
Other key lawyers:
Francis Chen; Doos Choi; Hallam Chow; Dion Yu; Boya Shen; Angie Chan; Ester Chow; Evelyn Lok; Ashley Wong
Testimonials
‘Very professional and responsive. Can provide good legal opinion to client professionally and in timely manner. Good division of work and we can contact the relevant partner.’
‘The team must know the customer through the working knowledge which will cut down a lot of communication. As a result continuity in people and stability of the team is also important.’
‘Doos Choi works very well in protecting the interest of the client and know when to be flexible in agreeing points with counterpart. He is also firm in negotiation and will not easily give up.’
Work highlights
- Advised the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, as borrower, on its inaugural HK$4bn syndicated sustainability-linked loan facilities.
- Advised HSBC as the Agent on the transaction involved HK$8bn sustainability-linked revolving credit and sustainability-linked loans facilities.
- Advised Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as agent and social loan advisor, on its USD/HKD dual-currency syndicated social and corporate loan facilities to China Gas Capital Management Limited (the “Borrower”), guaranteed by its parent company, China Gas Holdings Limited (the “Guarantor”).
Hong Kong > Data protection and cyber security Tier 2
Mayer Brown has strong regulatory capabilities when acting on mandates concerning national security and data security requirements within Hong Kong, and the implications of the PIPL. The group is also known for handling procedures in relation to ransom demands. The well known Gabriela Kennedy leads the team, and is noted for her experience in handling cyber incident responses, often advising on post incident strategies and responses to customers and regulators. Kennedy has broad expertise in the privacy aspects of digital transformation projects, including issues such as data audits, the sovereignty of data, and adequacy assessments under Hong Kong national security rules and GDPR. With ‘unparalleled‘ experience, TL Lim takes a ‘dynamic‘ approach when acting as a breach coach in notifications and communication strategies, often conducting workshops with international corporations.Practice head(s):
Gabriela Kennedy
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Mayer Brown has knowledgeable, responsive cyber experts who understand the needs of clients, and provides effective communication and support. The team fosters comprehensive problem solving capabilities. They have a collaborative approach with timely updates to ensure successful outcomes.’
‘TL Lim stands out with unparalleled technical experience, strategic thinking, and his handling of intricate cases. His dynamic approach ensures comprehensive solutions, setting him apart and providing unparalleled client satisfaction in the challenging realm of cyber legal representation.’
‘The Mayer Brown Hong Kong team and excel at showing their legal expertise in a highly international setting. They were quick to pull together the right core team members, had a good understanding of the matter at hand, and delivered as promised.’
‘The Mayer Brown Hong Kong team were extremely quick to understand our challenges, agree on the targeted solution, provided absolute clarity on the roadmap, and simply delivered perfectly on that without any negative surprises.’
Key clients
Zoom
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Fung Group
Warner Media
Hong Kong > Intellectual property Tier 2
Leveraging its strong credentials in Hong Kong and on Mainland China, Mayer Brown is accomplished at advising clients from a range of sectors including financial services, construction, manufacturing, retail, luxury and fashion, in relation to both regional and global IPR protection. On the litigation front, a particular strength is the firm’s ability to effectively mobilise local law and US law advice for Chinese clients on cross-border IP litigation, including as it relates to Section 337 of the International Trade Commission (ITC). Combining strong broad-based TMT knowledge with core IP experience, ‘very professional’ team head Gabriela Kennedy provides ‘sound advice’ to clients seeking to protect, enforce and commercialise their brands throughout Asia and beyond. In addition, Kennedy is well-versed in domain name disputes and has niche data privacy expertise. Amita Haylock is particularly adept at advising on IP issues arising within the software and technology sectors, including arbitration of copyright infringement and disputes arising out of licensing agreements. Counsel Michelle Yee has strong credentials advising on brand management matters.Practice head(s):
Gabriela Kennedy
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The firm offers comprehensive services and coordinates with offices in other areas, so we only need to contact one single point.’
‘Gabriela Kennedy is very professional and provides sound advice.’
Key clients
adidas
Hong Kong Cyberport Development Holdings Limited
AsiaSat
Anhui Jinhe Industrial Co., Ltd. And Jinhe USA LLC
Beijing Gingko Group, along with Jiangsu Xixin Vitamin Co., Ltd. and Jinke Group USA Inc
Cummins
EverPro Technologies Co., Ltd
Nvidia & Mellanox
South China Morning Post
Various universities
Sun Hung Kai Group
Hong Kong > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2
The ‘commercially-minded’ restructuring and insolvency team at Mayer Brown is led by John Marsden, who specialises in a wide range of matters in the commercial and corporate context, including financing transactions, non-performing loan disposals, and corporate restructurings. The practice stands out with its unique integration throughout the APAC region, further bolstered by the firm’s robust restructuring prowess spanning Europe and America. It acts for a diverse clientele of all types of stakeholders, like PRC policy banks, international banks, AMCs, funds, and professional services firms. Assisting Marsden is Benjamin McCosker, a highly experienced practitioner with triple qualifications in Hong Kong, Bermuda, and Australia. McCosker became part of the firm’s team in July 2022, bringing with him well-rounded expertise that encompasses both the contentious and non-contentious dimensions of complex distressed scenarios.Practice head(s):
John Marsden
Other key lawyers:
Terence Tung; Pierre Dzakpasu; Benjamin McCosker
Testimonials
‘Strong partner and counsel engagement. Helpful, good technically, and responsive.’
‘Commercially-minded, exceptionally supportive and focused on the clients needs. Willing to do whatever it takes to get to the fundamentals of a problem.’
‘John Marsden has good technical knowledge and is very client friendly.’
‘Benjamin McCosker is extremely responsive and commercial, and eager to get involved and to understand our business. Very good technically.’
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
Malayan Banking Berhad
OCBC
DHB
CIMB
KfW
CACIB
DNB
RHB
HNA Group
Changgang Dunxin Holdings Limited
Pinpoint
Nortel Networks (Asia) Limited
Mercuria
Glorious Sun – Jeanswest
Hang Seng Bank Limited
DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
Yuanta Commercial Bank Co. Ltd.
Chang Hwa Commercial Bank, Ltd
Taiwan Cooperative Bank Limited
Bank of Taiwan
EnTie Commercial Bank
Mega International Commercial Bank Co., Ltd.,
Bank Sinopac
Taiwan Business Bank Ltd
Far Eastern International Bank
Work highlights
- Advised the seven-bank ad hoc steering committee representing all major banking creditors to Genting Hong Kong Limited’s cruise, ship construction, gaming operation and associated businesses.
- Represented China Development Bank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China as the main creditors in the restructure and recapitalisation of Cell C, a major and strategically diverse South African telecommunication corporation.
- Advising the provisional liquidators of Hong Kong listed Changgang Dunxin Holdings Limited (incorporated in the Cayman Islands).
Hong Kong > TMT Tier 2
Mayer Brown’s IP and TMT practice is well-regarded for its handling of IT and fintech projects, with the team frequently assisting on issues pertaining to fintech, regtech, AI and payments. Other key areas of expertise include cyber security and data privacy, in addition to regulatory telecoms matters. The team also advises on the establishment of virtual banks, cross-border data transfers and the implementation of fintech and e-commerce platforms. Practice leader Gabriela Kennedy handles data privacy mandates throughout Asia, as well as domain name and IT matters. Amita Haylock stands out for her expertise in cross-border arbitrations involving licensing, technology and IP issues, while TL Lim is a key contact for cybersecurity work extending to response strategies after catastrophic accidents. Joshua Woo, who advises on technology-related transactions, is another key contact in the group.Practice head(s):
Gabriela Kennedy
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Amita Haylock is a standout. She’s commercial, responsive and is always willing to roll up her sleeves to get the job done. We are happy to trust her with both small and large mandates – she takes the time to know the business well, and is always looking to provide strategic but actionable advice.’
Key clients
Soramitsu,
University of Hong Kong/ Versitech Limited (HKU’s patent licensing arm)
Mirae Asset Global Investment
Corney & Barrow
Alibaba and its subsidiaries and member companies
AsiaSat
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
Charlotte Tilbury
Air8, a subsidiary of the Li & Fung Group
Metlife
China Life Insurance (Overseas)
MSIG Insurance (Hong Kong)
Chubb Life Insurance
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong > Capital markets (debt) Tier 3
Deeply embedded into the local ecosystem, both from a regulatory, cultural and business view point, as a result of the legacy firm’s longstanding roots in Hong Kong, Mayer Brown effectively combines regional sensibilities with an international mindset to good effect for underwriters and issuers engaged in DCM transactions under New York, English and Hong Kong law. New York-law qualified partner Jason Elder has a strong reputation advising on global offerings of high yield and investment grade debt, as well as advising on mandates within developed economies, and is also well-versed at handling work within emerging and frontier market jurisdictions, including Mongolia and Indonesia. Thomas Kollar also excels at cross-border mandates (including Rule 144A/Regulation S) involving a breadth of DCM products, and has a similarly wide geographical reach as Elder, including work in relation to Indonesian, Mongolian and Vietnamese sovereign bond issuances. Guiping Lu has an excellent reputation advising banks as underwriters on debt raised by PRC companies, including his involvement on the first Shanghai FTZ bond offering involving an offshore trustee.Practice head(s):
Jason Elder; Thomas Kollar
Other key lawyers:
Nishrin Hussain; Cindy Kao; Guiping Lu; Philip Hyde; April Liu
Testimonials
‘It is a relatively large and dedicated team, which is therefore able to provide a responsive service to issuers.’
Key clients
Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Mandiri Securities, Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking, Standard Chartered Bank, PT BRI Danareksa Sekuritas and PT Trimegah Sekuritas Indonesia Tbk
Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, HSBC, J.P. Morgan, PT BRI Danareksa Sekuritas and PT Trimegah Sekuritas Indonesia Tbk
BOSC International Company Limited, Hung Sing Securities Limited, Southwest Securities (HK) Brokerage Limited, Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch, CMB Wing Lung Bank Limited, Dingxin (Securities) Limited, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd., Hong Kong Branch and Huafu International Securities Limited
Haitong International Securities Company Limited, Shanghai Pudong|Development Bank Co., Ltd., Hong Kong Branch, CMB International Capital Limited, and China Industrial Securities International Brokerage Limited
JQ Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, China Industrial Securities International Brokerage Limited, Haitong International Securities Company Limited, Hung Sing Securities Limited, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd., Hong Kong Branch and Southwest Securities (HK) Brokerage Limited
HLP Finance Limited and Hang Lung Properties Limited
China Industrial Securities International Brokerage Limited, BOSC International Company Limited, Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch, China Zheshang Bank Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong Branch), Central Wealth Securities Investment Limited, Guosen Securities (HK) Capital Company Limited, Sinolink Securities (Hong Kong) Company Limited and Fosun Hani Securities Limited
CLSA Limited, China Securities (International) Corporate Finance Company Limited, J.P. Morgan Securities Plc, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd., Hong Kong Branch, China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited
Guosen Securities (HK) Capital Company Limited, Eddid Securities and Futures Limited, AMC Wanhai Securities Limited, JA Securities Limited, CMB International Capital Limited, China Industrial Securities International Brokerage Limited, China Zheshang Bank Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong Branch), Cinda International Capital Limited and Oversea-Chinese Banking|Corporation Limited
China Zheshang Bank Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong Branch), Guotai Junan Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, China Minsheng Banking Corp., Ltd., Hong Kong Branch and ABCI Capital Limited
Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited, China Securities (International) Corporate Finance Company Limited, China CITIC Bank International Limited, China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited, China Zheshang Bank Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong Branch), China Everbright Securities (HK) Limited, Shanxi Securities International Limited, Guotai Junan Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, Haitong International Securities Company Limited and CLSA Limited
Orient Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, BOSC International Company Limited, ABCI Capital Limited, Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch, CLSA Limited, China Industrial Securities International Brokerage Limited, TradeMaster Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, CNCB (Hong Kong) Capital Limited, ICBC International Securities Limited, Haitong Bank, Macau Branch, China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited, Central Wealth Securities Investment Limited, Zhongtai International Securities Limited and Haitong International Securities Company Limited
Orient Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, China Zheshang Bank Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong Branch), Dingxin (Securities) Limited and Sigma Capital Management Limited
Suzhou City Construction Investment Group (Holding) Co., Ltd(宿州市城市建设投资集团(控股)有限公司)
Zhongtai International Securities Limited
Orient Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, BOSC International Company Limited, China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited, Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch, China Zheshang Bank Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong Branch), Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. Macau Branch, Hua Xia Bank Co., Limited Hong Kong Branch, CNCB (Hong Kong) Capital Limited, Regan International Securities Limited, JQ Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, Initial Capital Securities Limited, Guotai Junan Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, CEB International Capital Corporation Limited and Essence International Securities (Hong Kong) Limited
Hefei Gaoxin Development & Investment Group Company (合肥高新建设投资集团公司)
Orient Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, BOSC International Company Limited and China Industrial Securities International Brokerage Limited
GF Securities (Hong Kong) Brokerage Limited, China CITIC Bank International Limited, Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch, Shenwan Hongyuan Securities (H.K.) Limited, Hua Xia Bank Co., Limited Hong Kong Branch, CMBC Securities Company Limited, Guotai Junan Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited, China Industrial Securities International Brokerage Limited, Bank of China Limited, Haitong Bank, Macau Branch, Shanxi Securities International Limited, China Everbright Securities (HK) Limited and Haitong International Securities Company Limited
Work highlights
- Advised the underwriters on the The Republic of Indonesia’s combined $1.75bn bond offering.
- Advised the underwriters on Franshion Brilliant Limited’s issuance of $200m Guaranteed Senior Notes (guaranteed by China Jinmao Holdings Group Limited).
- Advised the underwriters in relation to Zhejiang Changxing Financial Holdings Group’s issuance of RMB98m credit-enhanced green bonds due 2025 backed by an irrevocable standby letter of credit issued by Bank of Shanghai Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Branch.
Hong Kong > Corporate (including M&A) Tier 3
Mayer Brown handles a broad array of matters for clients, including recapitalisations, asset sales and purchases, and competition clearance for transactions. Hannah Ha leads the team with her longstanding expertise in advising global corporations, sovereign wealth funds, and Chinese companies within the pharmaceutical, aviation, and hospitality sectors. Mark Uhrynuk has broad expertise in private equity and ESG related matters, frequently dispensing advice on joint ventures, divestitures, and fund formation; and Jeckle Chiu often represents investment banks and corporates in matters concerning convertible securities, IPOs, and corporate finance issues.Practice head(s):
Hannah Ha
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Cathay Pacific
Kerry Properties
HSBC
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
Veolia Environnement S.A.
GeoPost S.A.
Alpargatas S.A.
Siu Sing Investment Limited
Wang On Properties
Angelo, Gordon & Co
Principal Financial Group
Work highlights
- Advised the founder and president of Hop Lun Group, a global fashion lingerie and swimwear business, on their sale of a controlling stake in the business to Platinum Equity.
- Advised on the joint venture of Hong Kong developer Wang On Properties and New York-based Angelo, Gordon & Co and its acquisition of Pentahotel Hong Kong at a consideration of HK$2 bn.
- Represented Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited, a Hong Kong-listed alternative investment financial services institution, with its Series B investment into Sygnum Bank AG.
Hong Kong > Dispute resolution: international arbitration Tier 3
Mayer Brown offers extensive experience, as both advocates and arbitrators, across the gamut of international arbitration and dispute settlement procedures in the region, spanning HKIAC, CIETAC, SIAC, ICC and SCIA. The firm’s arbitration specialists have expertise across a broad range of key economic and regulated sectors, from energy and construction to finance and insurance. Practice co-head Menachem Hasofer’s practice has a particular focus on disputes arising from building construction and infrastructure projects. Geoffrey Chan jointly leads the practice and is highly experienced in construction arbitration and ADR in Hong Kong, China and Macau.Practice head(s):
Menachem Hasofer; Geoffrey Chan
Other key lawyers:
Tom Fu; Mei Ling Lew; Vivien Yip
Testimonials
‘The team is hard working and knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. All members are very personable and get on very well with the clients and are always prepared to go the extra mile.’
‘Geoff Chan generally leads the team and is excellent. He also has a good commercial nose and works very hard.’
Key clients
Junefield Gold Investments Limited
Work highlights
- Representing Junefield Gold Investments Limited in an investment treaty claim against Ecuador arising out of the taking of its concession rights in a gold and silver mine in Ecuador.
- Representing an Asian LNG trader in a HKIAC arbitration in Hong Kong, governed by English law, against its downstream LNG buyer.
Hong Kong > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 3
The disputes resolution team at Mayer Brown is highly experienced across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions, with a notable offering in the fields of commercial, banking and finance, and real estate litigation, as well as recognisable skill in the regulatory investigations space. Co-head of the firm’s global litigation practice Geoffrey Chan fronts the Hong Kong offering and is especially highly regarded for his skills handling complex contentious construction matters. Alan Linning also brings over three decades of commercial litigation experience, with his practice focusing on financial services regulatory matters and investigations.Practice head(s):
Geoffrey Chan
Other key lawyers:
Alan Linning; John Hickin; Susanne Harris; Billy Lam; Menachem Hasofer; Vincent Law; Nancy Leung; Bill Amos; Vivien Yip; Mei Ling Lew; Raymond Chan; Wilson Fung
Key clients
Junefield Gold Investments Limited
First Laser Limited
Work highlights
- Represented a developer in Hong Kong in its compulsory sale application of an industrial building in Quarry Bay with a reserve price of HK$5bn in an auction to expand its hub in the eastern part of Hong Kong Island.
- Acting for the plaintiff in the long-running dispute of First Laser Limited v Fujian Enterprises (Holdings) Company Limited & Anor.
Hong Kong > Structured finance and securitisation Tier 3
Mayer Brown's Hong Kong practice is the go-to choice for a wide range of corporates and financial institutions seeking expertise across a broad spectrum of high-value derivatives and structured finance matters. The team handles a diverse portfolio, including intricate repackaging transactions, structured fund-linked financing, regulatory concerns, and multi-jurisdictional matters, with a notable focus on serving China-based multinational and local clients, an area in which the group has been notably active recently. Standing at the helm is Richard Stock, an accomplished banking and finance lawyer, while Vincent Sum oversees derivatives and structured matters, serving as a primary contact for major international and China-based banks.Practice head(s):
Richard Stock
Other key lawyers:
Hong Kong > Investment funds Tier 4
The combined regulatory and fund formation team at Mayer Brown provides ‘high-quality and cost-effective’ advice to a GP-focused client base on the establishment, fundraising and ongoing compliance issues associated with hedge and private equity funds. In this regard, clients also benefit from access to lawyers spread through key global offices, including in the US, UK, mainland China and Singapore, for cross-border issues. Maloney also handles some investor side work and advises asset managers based in Asia on the formation of European-domiciled public (UCITS) and private funds (AIFs). Mark Uhrynuk leads the team which lost Paul Moloney in June 2024.Practice head(s):
Mark Uhrynuk
Other key lawyers:
Helen Wang
Testimonials
‘The team provides high-quality and cost-effective legal services related to the establishment and fundraising of investment funds. Thanks to their international resource layout, they can help investment funds deal with various cross-border legal and compliance issues, including the US, Singapore, Hong Kong, and mainland China.’
‘Helen Wang is highly professional and knowledgeable.’
Key clients
Excelsior Capital Vietnam Partners, LP
Caitong International Asset Management Co.
Nanjia Capital Limited
Centaline Investment Management Co. Ltd. (Cayman)
InnoPinnacle Fund I L.P.
Hong Kong Digital Asset Ex Limited
Pioneer Asset Management
Bin Yuan Capital Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Caitong International Asset Management Co, on the establishment of a number of hedge and private equity (pre-IPO) funds for which they acted as investment manager or investment advisor.
- Advised Nanjia Capital Limited, on the setting up and all major fund maintenance matters of Nanjia Capital ICAV, an Irish domiciled UCITS umbrella fund.
- Acted for Centaline Investment Management Co. Ltd), part of the Centaline property agency group, in establishing their third fund investing in student accommodation in the US.
Hong Kong > Regulatory: anti-corruption and compliance Tier 4
Leveraging the firm’s broader commercial litigation credentials, Mayer Brown's white-collar group, which is led by Alan Linning, is well-positioned to represent a myriad of financial services entities and listed companies regarding regulatory investigations and enforcement actions. As well as his significant experience in private practice, clients also benefit from Linning's in-house experience at a major investment bank, as well as the regulatory insights he gained in his former role as executive director of enforcement at the SFC. Raymond Chan is also a key member of the team and has experience handling internal investigations, as well as investigations before the ICAC and the SFC.Practice head(s):
Alan Linning
Other key lawyers:
Raymond Chan; Wilson Fung; Raymond Yang; Wei Na Sim
Hong Kong > Regulatory Tier 4
Mayer Brown is well-positioned to advise financial services clients across the full spectrum of their regulatory needs, ranging from licensing requirements and new products to regulatory issues associated with transactions in the sector, and regulatory investigations/enforcement actions. Alan Linning, who co-heads the team alongside Sara Or, has vast experience in the sector gleaned through his time in private practice, as well as in-house at a major investment bank and a stint as Executive Director of the Enforcement team of the SFC. Tow Lu Lim is ‘always capable of providing timely, practical and actionable advice’ on regulatory issues impacting clients in the insurance sector.Practice head(s):
Sara Or; Alan Linning
Other key lawyers:
Tow Lu Lim; Raymond Chan; Wilson Fung; Raymond Yang; Wei Na Sim
Testimonials
‘The team is extremely helpful in ironing out complicated issues into comprehensible and practical advice to business. ’
‘Tow Lu Lim has excellent mastery of the legal and regulatory requirements for the insurance sector and is always capable of providing timely, practical and actionable advice.’
Work highlights
Hong Kong > Capital markets (equity) Tier 5
Mayer Brown handles a steady flow of work for issuers and underwriters on mid-sized listings and global offerings on the HKSE, as well as on follow-on offerings and convertible bond offerings. Chinese speaking team head Billy Au has strong traction among Chinese state-owned and privately-owned enterprises (including within regulated sectors), which regularly instruct him on their ECM work and broader corporate finance mandates.Practice head(s):
Billy Au
Other key lawyers:
Jeckle Chiu; Bonnie Yung; Jason Wang; Jason Elder; Thomas Kollar; Guiping Lu
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
CLSA Capital Markets Limited
Huabao International Holdings Limited
Sagaliam Acquisition Corp.
Sunfire Acquisition Corp Limited
Jiayuan International Group Limited
Citigroup Global Markets Asia Limited
Sky Light Holdings Limited
SF REIT Asset Management Limited
Sunfire Acquisition Corp Limited
EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC
Brookline Capital Markets, a division of Arcadia Securities, LLC
Sagaliam Acquisition Corp.
Work highlights
- Assisted Jiayuan International Group Limited on the preparation of all transaction documents and attending the closing of the transaction in relation to its fundraise through the issue of convertible bonds to repay the principal and/or interest of certain of its existing liabilities and to improve its liquidity in light of the liquidity crisis of the real estate sector in the PRC.
- Advising two global financial services companies on the liquidity arrangements of the designated dealers in relation to an application for dual primary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange by way of introduction.
- Advised Citigroup Global Markets Asia Limited on the preparation of the transaction documents, namely the placing and subscription agreement, and also on the Listing Rules implications of such a deal.
Asia Pacific: Regional International Arbitration > Leading firms Tier 3
Mayer Brown has international arbitration practices spanning the region, notably with extensive experience in Hong Kong, Singapore and Seoul. Energy sector knowledge is a particular strength of the team, with LNG sector disputes, oil & gas, energy-related commodities, and renewable power all falling under the remit of practitioners within the team. Also of note is the work the team undertakes related to the Asian infrastructure sector, along with financial disputes and insurance disputes practices. In the Hong Kong office, Menachem Hasofer and Geoffrey Chan lead the team, with Terence Tung acting as head of the China arbitration practice. Based in Singapore, Yu-Jin Tay is the head of the practice, with Kay-Jannes Wegner, Paul Teo, and Kate Apostolova all key names.Practice head(s):
Menachem Hasofer; Yu-Jin Tay; Geoffrey Chan
Other key lawyers:
Terence Tung; Kay-Jannes Wegner; Paul Teo; Kate Apostolova
Work highlights
- Secured a major victory for a leading Asian trader in an LNG-related dispute against its upstream LNG seller – among other issues, the dispute related to contested issues of Force Majeure invoked by the LNG seller as a result of a force majeure event in the US.
- Representing Hong Kong company Junefield Gold Investments Limited in an investment treaty claim against the Ecuadorian government arising out of the taking of its concession rights in a gold and silver mine in the country.
China > Investment funds: foreign firms Tier 3
Mayer Brown's investment funds practice, based in Hong Kong with a global reach spanning four continents, stands ready to offer expert counsel to top-tier companies and financial institutions. They provide comprehensive guidance on legal, regulatory, and commercial matters, serving the needs of fund sponsors, institutional investors, and players in the alternative investment sector. Led by seasoned professionals Paul Moloney and Mark Uhrynuk , the practice excels in managing the complete fund lifecycle, from inception and ongoing compliance to the intricacies of restructuring and winding-up processes.Practice head(s):
Paul Moloney; Mark Uhrynuk
Key clients
Excelsior Capital Vietnam Partners, LP
Caitong International Asset Management Co., Limited
Nanjia Capital Limited
Centaline Investment Management Co. Ltd. (Cayman)
InnoPinnacle Fund I L.P.
Hong Kong Digital Asset Ex Limited
Pioneer Asset Management Limited
Bin Yuan Capital Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Caitong International Asset Management Co., Limited, a licensed corporation licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission, on the establishment of a number of hedge and private equity (pre-IPO) funds for which they acted as investment manager or investment advisor.
- Advised Nanjia Capital Limited, a licensed corporation licensed by the SFC, on the setting up and all major fund maintenance matters of Nanjia Capital ICAV, which is an Irish domiciled UCITS umbrella fund.
- Acted for Centaline Investment Management Co. Ltd. (Cayman) (“Centaline”), part of the Centaline property agency group, in establishing their third fund investing in student accommodation in the United States. Previously, the lawyers in Hong Kong also acted for Centaline to establish their second fund investing in student accommodation in the United Kingdom.
China > Restructuring and insolvency: foreign firms Tier 3
Mayer Brown is a ‘commercially-minded and exceptionally supportive‘ full-service restructuring practice with extensive experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters. The team’s expertise covers bond restructurings, trust asset claim adjudication and cross-border enforcement. The practitioners act for creditors, issuers, insolvency practitioners and corporate trustees, with notably clients such as CDB, ICBC and Maybank. The head of practice, John Marsden, represents clients in a wide range of matters and is highly knowledgeable in financing transactions, non-performing loan disposals and corporate restructurings. The team also includes Terence Tung , who has extensive experience in cross-border disputes; the highly experienced Pierre Dzakpasu, and Benjamin McCosker, whose expertise covers complex, multi-jurisdictional restructuring transactions.Practice head(s):
John Marsden
Other key lawyers:
Terence Tung; Pierre Dzakpasu; Benjamin McCosker
Testimonials
‘Excellent value, strong partner/counsel engagement. Helpful, good technically, and responsive. Commercially-minded, and exceptionally supportive and focused on the clients’ needs. Willing to do whatever it takes to get to the fundamentals of a problem.’
‘John Marsden, good technical knowledge, very client friendly.
‘Ben McCosker, extremely responsive and commercial, eager to get involved and to understand our business. Very good technically.‘
Key clients
Huarong Asset Management
China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (“ICBC”)
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
Changgang Dunxin Holdings Limited
Pinpoint
Nortel Networks (Asia) Limited (NNAL)
Mercuria
Glorious Sun – Jeanswest
Hang Seng Bank Limited
DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
Yuanta Commercial Bank Co. Ltd.
Chang Hwa Commercial Bank, Ltd
Taiwan Cooperative Bank Limited
Bank of Taiwan
EnTie Commercial Bank
Mega International Commercial Bank Co., Ltd.,
Bank Sinopac
Taiwan Business Bank Ltd
Far Eastern International Bank
Work highlights
- Advised the seven-bank ad hoc steering committee representing all major banking creditors to Genting Hong Kong Limited’s cruise, ship construction, gaming operation and associated businesses. The committee represented more than 30 bank lenders and credit support providers in the US$3.5bn debt restructuring.
- Represented China Development Bank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China as the main creditors in the restructure and recapitalization of Cell C, a major and strategically diverse South African telecommunication corporation.
- Advising the provisional liquidators of Hong Kong listed Changgang Dunxin Holdings Limited (incorporated in the Cayman Islands), followed up by ground-breaking action on Z-Obee.
China > TMT: foreign firms Tier 3
Mayer Brown’s Hong Kong-based team offers advice on a diverse array of contemporary issues, from AI, blockchain, and virtual banking to cybersecurity and the nuances of fintech platforms. Gabriela Kennedy leads the team with her experience in handling data privacy and cybersecurity issues across various Asian jurisdictions, and proficiency in media litigation, IT sourcing, and telecoms regulations. Amita Haylock specialises in complex litigation and alternate dispute resolution, particularly in telecoms, broadcasting, IP, and competition law.Practice head(s):
Gabriela Kennedy
Other key lawyers:
Amita Haylock; TL Lim; Joshua Woo
Testimonials
‘Amita Haylock is a standout practitioner. She’s responsive, creative and business savvy. She is great on strategy and does not shy away from difficult answers. She makes herself available to clients and really takes the time to get to know the business. ’
Key clients
Soramitsu,
University of Hong Kong/ Versitech Limited
Mirae Asset Global Investment
Corney & Barrow
Alibaba and its subsidiaries and member companies
AsiaSat
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
Charlotte Tilbury
Air8
Various insurance companies including:|• Metlife |• China Life Insurance (Overseas)|• MSIG Insurance (Hong Kong)|• Chubb Life Insurance
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Mongolia > Leading firms Tier 3
Mayer Brown regularly represents domestic and international clients, including international banks, lenders, and development finance institutions. The firm’s experience with cross-border matters enables it to advise its clients on a wide range of issues, including mandates regarding capital markets, financing transactions, and real estate development. The firm also maintains a strong practice in corporate trust matters concerning bond issuances, liability management, and restructurings. The practice is led by Jason Elder, whose focus is on high-yield bonds issues, alongside Thomas Kollar, who advises on cross-border capital markets transactions and general corporate matters.Practice head(s):
Jason Elder; Thomas Kollar
China > Private equity: foreign firms Tier 4
A global firm with a well integrated regional presence, Mayer Brown’s private equity group regularly advises top PE, venture capital, hedge, real estate, infrastructure and sovereign wealth funds across the spectrum of transactions. The Hong Kong-based team of Mark Uhrynuk, David Ellis and Ricky Yiu are key players, being considered experts in the ESG and real estate sectors respectively. Steven Tran departed to Morrison Foerster in December 2022.Practice head(s):
Mark Uhrynuk; David Ellis; Ricky Yiu
Key clients
TPG Capital
LimeTree Capital
Excelsior Capital Asia
Leapfrog Investments
DEG
FMO
Principal Financial
AEW
Gaw Capital Partners
BEI Capital Partners (HK) Limited
IGIS Asset Management Company Limited (a Korean PE fund)
Sun Hung Kai & Co.
UI Holdings
GPA Global
Brawn Capital
DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (“DEG”)
Siu Sing Investment Limited
Leapfrog Investments
Work highlights
- Advised Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited (SEHK: 86), a Hong Kong-listed alternative investment financial services institution, on its Series B investment into Sygnum Bank AG (Sygnum).
- Advised Principal Financial Group, a global financial investment management and insurance company, on the extension of its asset management partnership with CIMB Group Holdings Berhad.
- Advised Erik Ryd, the founder and president of Hop Lun Group, on his sale of a controlling stake in the business to Platinum Equity, a global investment firm based in the United States.
South Korea > International arbitration Tier 4
After expanding its international arbitration practice in 2022, Mayer Brown‘s team continues to be active in the energy and power sectors, with two of the recent arrivals still involved with longstanding defence procurement and construction-related arbitrations. The practice is jointly led by managing partner Yu-Jin Tay, Menachem Hasofer, and Geoffrey Chan, and the team handles the full-range of renewable power and natural resources related disputes. With two decades of international arbitration experience, Kay-Jannes Wegner joined from Kim & Chang in May 2022, and focuses on cross-border disputes in telecommunications and joint ventures. Senior associate Edern Coent also joined from the same firm in April 2022.Practice head(s):
Yu-Jin Tay; Menachem Hasofer; Geoffrey Chan
Other key lawyers:
Kay-Jannes Wagner; Edern Coent
China > Real estate and construction: foreign firms
The real estate and construction practice at Mayer Brown handles traditional real estate projects and investments, as well as contentious and non-contentious construction issues. The sizable team enables the firm to advise on a broad array of matters, including development, finance, M&A, disposals, and disputes related to real estate. The team is known for its expertise on real estate-related M&A, funds, and financing transactions. The firm’s clientele includes numerous major banks and financiers, where the firm advises on acquisition development and property-related financing. Outbound investments and cross-border transactions are also key areas. The team is co-led by Keith Cheung, Tom Fu, Andy Yeo, and Geoffrey Chan, who are based across Hong Kong and China. Fu splits his time between Hong Kong and Beijing, specialising in construction projects, while Hong Kong-based Chan handles complex arbitration matters. Also noted are counsel Rosalyn Han who works with international developers and contractors on high-value projects from Beijing, and Shanghai-based senior associate Ellen Zhang who focuses on direct property acquisition and joint ventures.Practice head(s):
Keith Cheung; Tom Fu; Andy Yeo; Geoffrey Chan
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Hong Kong Jockey Club
Swire Properties Limited
Work highlights
- Advising The Hong Kong Jockey Club on their Conghua Training Centre in Conghua, Guangdong.
- 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.
China > Intellectual property: foreign firms
Mayer Brown's Hong Kong-based IP team has enviable roots in IP dispute resolution, handling matters pertaining to company hijacking, litigation and arbitration, most of which involve insolvency issues or cross-border elements. The department's combined sectoral experience encompasses the financial services, construction, manufacturing, retail, fashion, real estate, hospitality, media, tech and telecommunications sectors. Team head and co-leader of the firm's global IP practice Gabriela Kennedy is a towering figure in the IP and TMT fields; her clients include tech start-ups, media companies and universities. Other recommended individuals include Amita Haylock, whose IP expertise covers trademarks, copyright, designs and patents; and counsel Michelle Yee, who is head of brand management and specialises in the biotech sector.Practice head(s):
Gabriela Kennedy
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Adidas
Hong Kong Cyberport Development Holdings Limited
AsiaSat
Anhui Jinhe Industrial Co Ltd.
Jinhe USA LLC
Beijing Gingko Group
Cummins
EverPro Technologies Co., Ltd
Nvidia & Mellanox
South China Morning Post
Sun Hung Kai Group
Work highlights
China > Banking and finance: foreign firms
Mayer Brown‘s team advises lenders and borrowers on the full spectrum of banking and finance transactions, including leveraged and acquisition finance, and bilateral and syndicated loans. Richard Stock, who has longstanding experience in assisting airlines, lessors and financial institutions with aviation-related transactions, leads the banking and finance practice in Asia from Hong Kong. Former Beijing partners Hallam Chow and Boya Shen departed in September 2023 to join Haiwen & Partners.Practice head(s):
Richard Stock
Testimonials
‘Professional and commercial. They manage to articulate legal concepts and ideas on a solutions-driven basis.‘
Work highlights
- Advised the agent and social loan advisor on its USD/HKD dual-currency syndicated social and corporate loan facilities.
- Advised the agent on a syndicated loan facility.
- Advised on a sustainability-linked term loan facility.
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.
Other offices
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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