DLA Piper boasts a broad range of arbitration expertise, advising on M&A, banking, investments, construction, and technology disputes. Members of the team have acted for clients in arbitrations seated across the globe, including Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Dubai. Based in Hong Kong and Shanghai respectively, Ernest Yang and Kelvin Chen, the latter being experienced in construction, supply chain, and hospitality disputes, oversee the practice. Eva Yao is a noted member of the Shanghai office, acting in HKIAC, SIAC, and LMAA arbitrations across a variety of industries.
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Key clients
- Hainan Meilan International Airport Company Limited
- LandOcean Energy Services Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
Acting for Hainan Meilan International Airport Company Limited in a dispute with Aero Infrastructure Holding Company Limited.
Advising for a client on an LCIA arbitration concerning a dispute arising from a purchase agreement of Range Resources Trinidad Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Eva Yao
Practice head
Ernest Yang; Kelvin Chen
Other key lawyers
Eva Yao