Following its recent demerger from Mayer Brown, Johnson Stokes & Master fields a leading Hong Kong litigation practice distinguished by its high concentration of qualified solicitor advocates, enabling the team to conduct advocacy directly across a broad range of forums for its high-profile client base. Led by Geoffrey Chan, the group represents major financial institutions, multinational corporations, leading international casino operators and prominent property developers. Nicholas Hunsworth is noted for his strong track record in restructuring and insolvency-related litigation within the financial services sector.
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Key clients
- Donora Company Limited
- First Laser Limited
- Gig Lok Monastery
- The Hong Kong Golf Club
Work highlights
Represented Donora Company Limited in overturning the decision of the court of appeal on the responsibility for maintaining and repairing the external walls of Tsuen Kam Centre.
Acting for the plaintiff in the long-running dispute of First Laser Limited v Fujian Enterprises (Holdings) Company Limited & Anor.
Practice head
Geoffrey Chan
Other key lawyers
Nicholas Hunsworth; Terence Tung; Billy Lam; Vincent Law; Nancy Leung; Vivien Yip; Menachem Hasofer; Tom Fu; Mei Ling Lew; Raymond Chan; Jason Leung; Raymond Yang