Composed of 'some of the most experienced arbitration practitioners in the region', Hill Dickinson LLP is well-versed in maritime arbitrations, including both wet and dry shipping disputes. The team appears before a range of arbitral bodies, including the HKIAC, UNCITRAL, LMAA and CIETAC. Damien Laracy heads the practice, acting in cryptocurrency, construction and infrastructure disputes. Jim James is a key name within the team. supplementing its shipping expertise.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Hill Dickinson Hong Kong has a unique team of some of the most experienced arbitration practitioners in the region, supported by a worldwide network that ensures clients receive the full support needed for successful arbitral outcomes.'
- 'Jim James is highly intelligent, with extensive experience in major litigation and arbitration matters in Hong Kong, and is deeply committed to achieving successful outcomes.'
- ‘Damien Laracy is an excellent litigation lawyer with many years of experience in Hong Kong; he is approachable and results-oriented.'
- ‘Hill Dickinson’s International Arbitration team consists of multilingual lawyers who communicate effectively with international clients and have broad expertise across multiple sectors.'
- ‘They are undoubtedly the best shipping law team in the region, with their strength lying in the remarkable depth and breadth of their collective experience.’
- ‘Jim James is a leading figure in the industry, with a depth of knowledge and experience that surpasses almost anyone in the global maritime legal community.'
Work highlights
Representing cryptocurrency traders claiming for losses resulting from trading outage at crypto platform, Binance.
Representing a major warehousing group on claims against incoming shareholders and the group under loans and guarantees for more than $15 million.
Practice head
Damien Laracy
Other key lawyers
Jim James; Bryan O'Hare