Clifford Chance‘s international arbitration team has an excellent reputation for handling a high volume of Hong Kong-seated arbitrations under HKIAC, ICC, UNCITRAL and ICSID rules. The group often advises on matters in the private equity, tech, IP and healthcare arenas. Shanghai-based Lei Shi co-heads the practice with Thomas Walsh, who brings extensive experience in appearing in cases before the HKIAC. Other key names to note include Dianna Shao, who specialises in private equity and M&A disputes, and Tania Tse, who acts on cross-border disputes in the retail sector.
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Testimonials
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‘Outstanding team that delivers results.’
- 'Dianna Shao is a rising superstar.'
‘Tom Walsh, Yvonne Shek and Dianna Shao are top-quality practitioners. They are in the know about Greater China work, and always available and willing to help.’
'Cameron Hassall is a longstanding superstar who excels in pragmatic advice, sound strategies and tactics.'
Work highlights
Acting for a Mexican subsidiary of a Chinese telecoms group in a Hong Kong seated UNCITRAL arbitration administered by HKIAC.
Acting for two subsidiaries of a Chinese state-owned enterprise in two Hong Kong seated UNCITRAL arbitrations administered by HKIAC.
Acting for an Asian private equity firm in a Hong Kong seated HKIAC arbitration.
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Practice head
Thomas Walsh; Shi Lei
Other key lawyers
Dianna Shao; Tania Tse; Cameron Hassall; Yvonne Shek