Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP operates from Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing, advising clients in the entertainment, machinery engineering, energy, and infrastructure sectors on construction matters. The team supports both domestic and cross-border clients in jurisdictions including Niger, Thailand, the UAE, and Mainland China. The team is led by Murphy Mok and Weina Ye; he former specialises in construction disputes, opposition claims, and arbitration strategy, particularly in relation to subsidiaries, corporate governance, and operational issues, and the latter focuses on arbitration work in PRC and provides contract advisory services for clients in the UAE and China.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team has a strong ability to help clients develop overall dispute resolution strategies, provide necessary guidance to clients, and coordinate relationships and collaboration among all parties involved in arbitration. Murphy Mok has strong client relationship management skills and a clear and accurate understanding of complex construction disputes.'
- 'The firm has a very strategic approach and is very strong on the technical side. Murphy Mok stands out.'
- 'What makes HSF's construction team in China stand out is a rare combination of construction expertise, strong legal and language capabilities, global network and experience with high-stakes disputes and projects.'
- ‘Although HSF is an international firm, they not only understand international engineering contracts and dispute practices, but also the particularities and general practices of domestic construction projects.'
- 'They are particularly knowledgeable about the practices of construction projects primarily funded by state-owned enterprises and are familiar with relevant measurement and pricing regulations, claims handling mechanisms, decision-making processes, and other key points. Their approach is comprehensive, prudent, and balanced in problem-solving.'
- 'Their legal research is exceptional, and even in areas where laws and regulations lack clarity, they draw on relevant policies, international regulations, and judicial cases to offer clear opinions and suggestions. Their work style is solid, objective, and rigorous, and they genuinely protect their clients' interests.'
Key clients
- China Harbour Engineering Company
- China Road and Bridge Corporation
Practice head
Murphy Mok; Weina Ye