Recognised for its dispute resolution expertise, especially in the commercial and transaction space, Norton Rose Fulbright has an excellent track record of managing large and complex transactions, projects and disputes in China and internationally. The firm also regularly advises clients on IP-related disputes, with a particular niche in the technology and life sciences sectors.
Partners Camille Jojo and Alfred Wu are two dispute resolution stars from the firm. Jojo handles a wide range of complex finance disputes, whereas Wu often advises clients on general commercial litigation and arbitration.
In commercial and transactions, the firm is acting for Paloma, a leading manufacturer of gas appliances based in Japan, in enforcing a Japan Commercial Arbitration Association award of more than HK$270 million ($34.4 million) against a subsidiary of Capxon International Electronic Company.
On the construction front, the firm is acting for Gammon, a leading construction and engineering contractor headquartered in Hong Kong, in ad-hoc arbitration proceedings in Hong Kong in relation to disputes arising out of a contract between Gammon as main contractor and a subsidiary of a large development company as employer for the redevelopment of a luxury residential development in Hong Kong.
In the private client space, the firm is acting for one of the executors of the Fok estate on disputes relating to a settlement agreement. This case is one of the most prominent tycoon estate disputes in Hong Kong, receiving widespread coverage in the press since 2015.
The firm promoted Daniel Ng to partner in January 2022.
Notable litigation clients include Asia Allied Infrastructure Holdings, Cigna Worldwide General insurance Company, GFG Alliance, Harbour Plaza 8 Degrees, Hip Hing Construction Company and ST Engineering Mission Software & Services.
Client feedback
“They analysed the case precisely, and provided strategic and proper advice, which led to favourable results.” – Commercial and transactions
Kevin Hong
“Kevin Hong is brilliant. We always appreciate his strong support to achieve the best for clients. We could understand the whole picture of the case and arguments easily from his comments. He provided professional and strategic advice and achieved favourable results for our client.”
Camille Jojo
“He is extremely good in working out the best solutions for his client and making sure that everything is done to achieve success.”
