Sidley Austin LLP stands out for its disputes expertise, regularly leading on high-value, complex cases across Hong Kong, Mainland China, New York, the Cayman Islands, and Bermuda. Restructuring and insolvency litigation is a core strength, with the team frequently acting in major cases involving leading Chinese real estate corporates. Desmond Ang and Yan Zhang jointly head the practice, with both providing considerable litigation prowess.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Desmond Ang is a technically excellent and commercially aware lawyer. ’
- ‘Experienced and professional.'
- ‘Desmond Ang consistently brings a combination of technical excellence and commercial acumen to the table, with exceptional responsiveness and attention to detail.’
- ‘Sidley Austin’s Dispute Resolution: Litigation practice stands out for its exceptional combination of strategic insight, deep subject-matter expertise, and global reach.'
- ‘The individuals I have worked with at Sidley Austin stand out for their exceptional professionalism, responsiveness, and depth of legal expertise. They are not only highly skilled litigators, but also trusted advisors who take the time to fully understand the client’s business objectives.'
- ‘Sidley has done a good job acting for primarily Mainland clients both in the arbitration space and the litigation space.'
Key clients
- Sino-Ocean Group Holding
- Shimao Group Holdings Ltd
- Helenbergh China Holdings Limited
- Kingboard Holdings Limited
Work highlights
Advised Sino-Ocean Group in the successful restructuring of its offshore debt.
Advising Shimao Group Holdings in the in insolvency litigation proceedings in Hong Kong.
Advised Helenbergh China in winding-up proceedings and the restructuring of its US$657 million offshore debt.
Practice head
Desmond Ang; Yan Zhang