Latham & Watkins LLP’s Greater China litigation team is widely recognised for its ability to handle complex, high-value disputes on behalf of leading PRC corporates, SOEs, multinationals, and financial institutions. With lawyers dual-qualified in Hong Kong, mainland China, the UK, and US, the practice is exceptionally well-placed to manage cross-border litigation. Practice head Dominic Geiser is noted for steering significant, often precedent-shaping disputes through the courts. Hui Xu is also a key figure, highly regarded for his work in financial services, technology, and life sciences litigation.
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Key clients
- Sonangol EP
- PCCW Solutions
- Hong Kong Airlines
- China Life Insurance
- Sinovac Biotech
- Shenzhen Ace Battery Co
- A.O. Smith Corporation
- Shenzhen Senior Technology Material Co., Ltd.
- China Orient Asset Management
Work highlights
Acting for the liquidators of Shanghai Huaxin Limited in various proceedings before the Hong Kong Court.
Acting for three defendants from the Liu family in a complex, cross-border dispute in Hong Kong.
Advising Sonangol EP in a long-running and complex shareholder dispute, including debt recovery, derivative action, unfair prejudice petition proceedings, and various injunction applications.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Dominic Geiser
Other key lawyers
Hui Xu; Charlotte Wong