Founded in 2017 by Phillip Georgiou and Sonny Payne together with Hong Kong corporate lawyer Brett Stewien, Georgiou Payne Stewien, also known as GPS Legal, specialises in the areas of commercial litigation, international arbitration, construction disputes, insolvency and enforcement of judgments and arbitration awards.
Partner Georgiou specialises in dispute mitigation strategies, representing parties in negotiations and formal dispute resolution procedures. Partner Payne is experienced in managing complex cases involving financial instruments and fraud, both in Hong Kong courts and before arbitral tribunals. Another key name to note is Randall Arthur, who focuses on insolvency litigation, fraud-related disputes, judgment enforcement and asset recovery, and commercial disputes.
The firm is currently representing RusChemAlliance in an ongoing matter involving the defence against two anti-suit injunctions. These injunctions are related to Hong Kong-seated arbitration proceedings concerning the development of a substantial €10 billion ($10.6 billion) gas project in Russia. The case is complex and spans multiple jurisdictions. The claims centre around the significant implications of EU sanctions on large-scale projects in Russia and the international consequences of these sanctions on the arbitration proceedings held in Hong Kong. This matter delves into intricate legal issues with global ramifications, underscoring the complexity and importance of the case.
Daimler, E&P Global Holdings, Hua She Asset Management (Shanghai) Company and Trevi Construction are some of the firm’s clients.
In July 2023, GPS Legal lured Kareena Teh from LC Lawyers to its bench, strengthening the firm’s litigation capabilities with her expertise in the areas of commercial litigation, governance, compliance, and investigations.
