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Dispute Resolution Lawyers

CMS´s sector-focused lawyers are dispute resolution specialists and business-minded problem solvers. If you have an issue that requires legal action, we can assist you in analysing risk, managing disputes and seeking constructive solutions and settlement.

In Hong Kong, we support clients in arbitration proceedings in international commercial and construction disputes and in investment arbitration. Our team regularly act as arbitrators, giving them extensive inside knowledge of the workings of the key arbitral institutions in the region and further afield.

Using our global experience and local knowledge, we can safeguard your interests before arbitral tribunals, state courts and in alternative dispute resolution. With over 400 disputes lawyers in  nearly 40 countries , we can resolve both local and complex multi-jurisdictional disputes.

 
Steven Wise
Steven Wise
Managing Partner
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Steven is a commercial dispute resolution lawyer with over 25 years’ experience (over 20 in Hong Kong) specialising in shipping, marine insurance and international trade litigation and arbitration...
Jonathan Chu
Jonathan Chu
Partner
Head of Beijing office
Hong Kong
China, Beijing
Jonathan is an IP partner in Hong Kong and Beijing and the Head of the Beijing Office. Jonathan is a Hong Kong qualified lawyer who obtained his LLB at the Brunel University London, his PCLL degree at...
Adrian Elms
Adrian Elms
Partner
Hong Kong
On the regulatory front, Adrian has extensive experience in assisting companies and their executives on investigations conducted by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), the Hong Kong...
Andrew Horton
Andrew Horton
Partner
Hong Kong
Andrew has over 25 years of experience in litigating and arbitrating all types of disputes, with particular expertise in shipping and international trade. Areas of expertise include bills of lading, charterparties...
Richard Oakley
Richard Oakley
Partner
Master Mariner
Hong Kong
Richard joined CMS Hong Kong in 2023.  He has a wealth of experience in advising and handling a full range of admiralty matters including casualty investigation, collisions, pollution, grounding and...
Kingsley Ong
Kingsley Ong
Partner
Head of Structured Finance and Restructuring/Insolvency (Asia)
Hong Kong
Kingsley is a partner based in Hong Kong, and the Head of Structured Finance and Restructuring/Insolvency (Asia).  He specialisies in all types of financing and debt restructuring, including debt capital...
Nicolas Wiegand
Dr. Nicolas Wiegand
Partner
Head of Dispute Resolution
United States of America, Mountain View
Hong Kong
Nicolas specialises in international commercial and investment arbitration with a focus on corporate, joint venture, IP, sales and distribution as well as the life sciences, energy, technology, construction...
Amy Wen Wei
Amy Wen Wei, 魏文
Counsel
Hong Kong
Amy’s practice focuses on complex transnational disputes, particularly international commercial and investment arbitration. She has extensive experience advising and representing multi-national and...
Mengyi Chen
Mengyi Chen
Senior Associate
Hong Kong
Mengyi is a senior associate in the Intellectual Property group. Mengyi is a Hong Kong qualified lawyer who obtained her LLB and PCLL degrees at the University of Hong Kong.  She has also passed the...
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Nathan Hsu
Senior Associate
Hong Kong
Nathan is a Senior Associate in the disputes team in Hong Kong. He specializes in commercial litigation and international arbitration. He regularly acts for shipowners, charterers, P&I Clubs and H&M insurers...