A staple of the Hong Kong legal market, Gallant is one of the oldest independent local firms in Hong Kong offering comprehensive legal services with particular expertise in financial disputes, insurance, employment and shareholder disputes. The firm regularly acts for banks, statutory bodies, NGOs, transportation and telecommunication businesses. Managing partner Brenda Lee and IP partner Rebecca Lo are key names in the firm.
In commercial and transactions, the firm is representing a land developer in defending a claim commenced by an agent over a project in Guangzhou for more than Rmb12 billion ($1.5 billion). Another ongoing matter sees the firm advising a non-local bank on the enforcement and recovery of a HK$1.1 billion ($140 million) loan facility against a PRC real estate developer listed in Hong Kong.
On the IP front, the firm acted for a manufacturer of smart card readers in a High Court action against certain ex- employees and their related company for copyright infringement, revocation of registered designs, breach of confidence, breach of fiduciary duties and breach of contracts.
The remaining clients the firm has advised on remain confidential.
Client feedback
“They are responsive and pay attention to details and are able to address the liquidators' concerns.” – Bankruptcy
“Provided speedy and thoughtful advice.” – Commercial and transactions
“Very knowledgeable, a lot of experience in the field and expertise. Very well connected within and outside the jurisdiction. Efficient and cost-effective.” – International arbitration
"Highly effective in Hong Kong/China dispute resolution." – International arbitration
“Meticulous and follows through all the legal procedures and recommendations.” – Labour and employment
"Excellent in advising on strategy and effectively carrying through to achieve resolution with the plaintiff through settlement." – Labour and employment
Emily Chick
“Highly professional and excellent customer services.”
Andrew Chin
"Possesses extensive knowledge and understanding in the field of arbitration and beyond. Demonstrates great dedication and focus, quickly identifying legal issues and strategically solving problems with a long-term perspective on client goals. Highly responsive and intuitive in terms of client management."
"Andrew is responsive and fully bilingual (English and Putonghua). He offers flexibility in fee arrangements and his prior experience with an international law firm and offshore firm equips him to provide well-strategised advice."
“Partner Andrew Chin’s prior experience in an offshore law firm also provided very good perspective and analysis.”
"Andrew is both careful and aggressive, possessing the ability to effectively solve problems and protect client positions."
Federick Li
“Detail-minded, polite and helpful to work with clients and opponents.”
“Patient and good at strategies and advice.”
"Hard-working with attention to detail, he promptly addresses our concerns and provides constructive recommendations to move forward."
“Helpful, attention to detail and useful advice.”
