The Hogan Lovells team regularly collaborates with the firm’s Singapore, Shanghai, and Tokyo practices. James Kwan has expertise in representing Chinese and international clients alike in high-value and complex arbitrations, with particular specialism in tech, energy, and life sciences sector disputes, with a client base spanning Asia, the U.S., the Middle East, and Europe. Zoe Dong has extensive experience in high-value, complex, and multi-jurisdictional commercial litigation, in addition to internal investigations and regulatory enforcement matters.
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‘Resourceful and experienced.’
‘Mr James Kwan of the Hogan Lovells Hong Kong office stands out as the leading, go-to name for international arbitration cases, especially those involving private equity disputes.’
‘Possess excellent legal analysis and search capabilities, and have extensive legal resources and connections. Able to understand client needs and strive to provide legal services to clients.’
‘The team has a strong knowledge of the Chinese and Hong Kong markets. They understand a very broad range of sectors and always put the client first.’
‘James Kwan - He is extremely personable, likeable and knowledgeable.’
‘The team is strong in technical knowledge in law and commercial knowledge. They can suggest alternative solutions with pros and cons. They have strong team with different backgrounds to handle cross-border litigation.
‘James Kwan is the key person we contact. He handles the case and answers our queries. James is very patient to listen to our case and all the sudden changes in instruction or concerns. He will give us explanation thoroughly and clearly so we can make our decision clearly.’
Work highlights
- Acting for a pharmaceutical client in a multijurisdictional multimillion USD HKIAC arbitration.
- Acting for the subsidiary of a technology conglomerate in a multijurisdictional multimillion USD HKIAC arbitration relating to a share purchase agreement (UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules).
- Acting for a large Chinese media conglomerate in a multimillion USD HKIAC arbitration concerning the exercise of a put option and guarantee in an investment dispute.
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Practice head
James Kwan
Other key lawyers
Zoe Dong; Byron Phillips