Clifford Chance

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘Clifford Chance has a very strong international arbitration team. Its lawyers are capable of handling the most complex of disputes, with their in-depth experience and know-how. ’
• The team handles complex, cross-border arbitrations across all major arbitral forums.'
• 'Paul Coates stands out as an experienced and intelligent partner specialising in construction disputes.'
• ‘Thomas Walsh is a superb lawyer. He has appeared before me and is an excellent advocate. Very knowledgeable about the Korean market, also.’
• 'Hyo Jeong Kwon is an excellent coordinator who manages diverse issues and workstreams to tight timelines without errors. She maintains detailed plans, trackers, and version control; aligns internal and external teams; and communicates proactively so deadlines are met and surprises are avoided.'
• 'Rob Lambert stands out for meticulous command of the record and disciplined focus, which translates into effective, targeted advocacy at hearings. He anticipates the court’s questions, cites the record precisely, and keeps arguments clear and concise. Mr. Lamber’s preparation depth and composure at hearing are clear differentiators.'
• 'Clifford Chance team distinguishes itself through consistent responsiveness, clear partner-level accountability, and efficient matter management. They provide concise, practical advice and keep timelines and budgets on track with proactive communication.'
• 'The cross-collaborative culture across varied jurisdictions is a great strength - they can literally operation 24 hours a day which is a game-changer in international arbitration.'
• ‘Clifford Chance’s arbitration practice in Hong Kong is recognised as one of the strongest in the region with deep local expertise. Handles complex, cross-border arbitrations across all major arbitral forums.’
• ‘I was especially impressed with their flexibility and their willingness, capability to adapt to the needs of clients. I also had the pleasure of working with Paul Coates, who stands out as an experienced and intelligent partner specialising in construction disputes.’