Wilkinson & Grist

Wilkinson & Grist is best known for its expertise in dispute resolution, intellectual property and restructuring and insolvency, where the firm maintains its ‘Outstanding’ berth. Keith Ho and Florence Chan are key figures for dispute resolution and private client matters. Partner Derick Tam departed to Cheung Chan & Chung in January 2020.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Acted for China CITIC Bank International on its loan restructuring in relation to possible courses of action to protect its interests.

Key clients

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia)

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Represented K&K Property Holdings on its acquisition of a chain of offshore companies. The firm handled the due diligence over the underlying assets and companies.

Key clients

Amcorp Properties, WICE Logistics (Hong Kong)

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Represented a public body incorporated under the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Ordinance in opposing the judicial review proceedings commenced by SUNeVision Holdings, the technology arm of Sun Hung Kai Properties.

Acted for Eton Properties Group and Legend Properties (Xiamen) Company on defending an appeal concerning a dispute on the development of a valuable piece of land in the PRC.

Key clients

Chinachem Charitable Foundation, China Trends Holdings, The Bank of East Asia

Intellectual property

Work highlights

Represented Universal Music in obtaining a summary judgment against Hong Kong’s largest karaoke chain for use of over 5000 karaoke music videos at its karaoke establishments.

Key clients

Clover Group International, Dyson, Exxon Mobile Corporation, Galaxy Entertainment Group

Restructuring and insolvency

Work highlights

Acting for the joint provisional liquidators of National Arts Entertainment and Culture Group on its financial restructuring plans.

Key clients

Grant Thornton Recovery & Reorganisation, RSM Corporate Advisory (Hong Kong), Up Energy Development Group

Client feedback

“Efficient, practical, responsible, and responsive.” – Banking and finance

“It is very experienced and provides all the pros and cons of the terms which I need before making my decisions.” – Intellectual property

“Wilkinson & Grist is a specialist in property deals. The lead partner looked after the transaction from the beginning to the end, giving significant comfort and confidence to the client. The process went as smoothly as what the lead partner told us upfront, demonstrating hands-on experience in deals of this kind. From the client's perspective, everything was under guidance and largely hassle-free.” – Real estate

“Outstanding performance and completed all deals professionally.” – Real estate

Raymond Chan

“Professional, problem-solving and responsive.”

David Choi

“David has a client-friendly personality. He listens well to client's needs and provides bespoke professional and workable solutions.”

Mena Lo

“Knowledgeable, very experienced and considerate.”

Michael Ma

“Michael is knowledgeable, responsive and capable in driving the transaction with practical solutions in addressing unresolved issues among the parties.”