Mayer Brown is among the largest and longest-standing law practices in the market. The firm is frequently sought out for its work in general commercial, construction, insolvency and financial services regulatory disputes. The team is also developing a niche in emerging technology matters including electronic transactions and data privacy.
John Hickin is a partner to note for commercial and transactional litigation. Alan Linning is singled out for contentious regulatory work, while Gabriela Kennedy and Menachem Hasofer are recommended for IP and construction work respectively.
In commercial and transactions, the firm successfully represented a major developer in Hong Kong in its compulsory sale application of an industrial building in Quarry Bay with a reserve price of HK$5 billion ($638 million), the highest of its kind, in an auction to expand its hub in the eastern part of Hong Kong Island. This case represents the highest reserve price ever set among all compulsory sale orders issued under the Land (Compulsory Sale for Redevelopment) Ordinance (Chapter 545) in Hong Kong. It is a highly contentious matter that has involved a substantial amount of expert evidence. The trial itself lasted for a duration of 25 days, encompassing all stages including the presentation of closing submissions.
Key clients include First Laser, Gig Lok Monastery and Junefield Gold Investments.
In January 2023, the firm promoted Raymond Yang and Jason Leung to partners.
Client feedback
"Delivers excellent value, maintains good communication, and offers commercially sound advice." – Banking and financial services
“Their presentation has raised the staff's awareness in complying with the relevant instruments.” – Construction
“Mayer Brown has a team of highly skilled, experienced and dedicated professionals who are always ready to provide top-notch legal advice to clients.” – Construction
“Good customer service with professional recommendations.” – Intellectual property
“Mayer Brown excels in case management. Their team is extremely capable and knowledgeable in all aspects of trademarks and IP issues, as well as arbitration.” – Intellectual property
“Practical advice, making themselves available when we needed them most.” – Labour and employment
“Great communications with us as clients, unassuming and making themselves available when we needed them most.” – Labour and employment
“Everything – they are a fountain of excellent knowledge.” – Labour and employment
“Very responsive, prompt and comprehensive advice.” – Real estate
Duncan Abate
“Always remembers the human side of a legal equation.”
Tom Fu
“Tom shows his professional knowledge on construction dispute in the case.”
Amita Haylock
“Amita is exceptionally knowledgeable in all aspects of intellectual property and trademark work. Amita excels in litigation and arbitration.”
Gabriela Kennedy
"Responsive and accessible, fostering good customer relationships, and providing professional legal advice."
Billy Lam
"Provides responsive and comprehensive advice."
Jason Leung
“He is professionally qualified in law and engineering. His dual qualifications enable him to quickly understand the issues in dispute and communicate effectively with the frontline colleagues.”
Mei Ling Lew
“Mei Ling is a very experienced and highly dedicated lawyer who is able to handle complex disputes arising from large-scale building construction projects. She has a detailed and practical approach, and she is always keen to deliver work of high quality.”
"Highly efficient, industrious, meticulous with an eye for detail, and possesses extensive knowledge."
Ben McCosker
"A good communicator who excels in coordinating teams and demonstrates strong technical expertise."
Jennifer Tam
“Jennifer is personable, approachable, young and energetic. She cares about our case and was able to help us risk-manage.”
“Jennifer listens to us and provides practical advice. She is unassuming and leads her team of junior lawyers well.”
