Hill Dickinson LLP’s Hong Kong disputes team is recognised for its strength in corporate and commercial litigation, contentious insolvency, regulatory investigations, and international trade and commodities disputes. The practice is also building a strong reputation in the fast-evolving area of crypto litigation, having acted in high-stakes claims against major global cryptocurrency exchanges and in disputes involving digital asset settlements and crypto fraud. Key figures include Damien Laracy, Bryan O’Hare, and Yvette Yu, who provide strategic leadership across the team. Jim James adds significant expertise in construction, commodities, energy, and insurance disputes.
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Key clients
- Tus-Holdings Limited
- Universe Income Building Fund
- Gerald Metals Sarl
- Dream International Limited
Work highlights
Representing Mr Guy Kwok Lam with his appeal to the Court of Appeal against a Bankruptcy Order.
Advising a distributor of thermal energy products in enforcing a Singapore Arbitral Award in the sum of USD 15m against a Hong Kong registered company.
Advising a well-known Chinese State-Owned Enterprise as parent guarantor in opposing enforcement actions in relation to the alleged default of offshore guaranteed bonds.
Practice head
Damien Laracy; Bryan O’Hare; Yvette Yu
Other key lawyers
Jim James