US firms set eyes on Hong Kong disputes work

Three US law firms - Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft, Milbank Tweed & Hadley and Morrison & Foerster - are among the international practices seeking to open or increase their litigation presence in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong: growth in disputes leungchopan

Rocky Lee, head of Asia for Cadwalader, said: 'We know if international and Chinese parties continue to use Hong Kong law [for corporate transactions], we're going to have more and more demand for Hong Kong local litigation capability and arbitration capabilities.' Source: Legal Week

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