Baker McKenzie have recruited a leading disputes lawyer from Linklaters to join the firm’s Hong Kong office. Justin Tang has handled major commercial disputes and arbitration matters across China and Asia Pacific.
The firm’s media announcement is below –
Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie announced today that prominent disputes lawyer Justin Tang has joined the Firm’s Hong Kong office as a partner in its Dispute Resolution Practice, further strengthening its cross-border dispute resolution and arbitration capabilities in Greater China and across Asia Pacific.
Justin, who joins from Linklaters, brings more than 18 years’ experience advising on China-related cross-border commercial disputes for private equity and credit funds, corporates, financial institutions, and state-owned enterprises. His practice spans international arbitration, commercial litigation, and insolvency-related matters in jurisdictions such as Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, and the British Virgin Islands, with a particular focus on China-related disputes and arbitrations. He has extensive experience handling shareholder and joint venture disputes, bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings, as well as urgent asset tracing and injunction applications.
He also regularly advises clients on regulatory investigations involving authorities such as the Securities and Futures Commission, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and the Independent Commission Against Corruption.
Nandakumar (Kumar) Ponniya, Asia Pacific Chair of Baker McKenzie’s Global Dispute Resolution Practice, said: “We are excited to welcome Justin to the practice. His significant experience advising on complex cross-border disputes further enhances our market-leading offering in Hong Kong and across the region. Justin’s arrival builds on the strong momentum of our Dispute Resolution team and strengthens the depth of expertise we are able to offer clients through our global platform.”
Allen Ng, Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie’s Hong Kong office, added: “Hong Kong continues to be a premier center for international dispute resolution and a strategic gateway for China-related business. Justin’s market reputation, advocacy experience and deep understanding of cross-border disputes make him an excellent addition to our team as we continue to support clients navigating increasingly complex commercial and regulatory challenges.”
Steven Sieker, Baker McKenzie’s Asia Pacific Chief Executive, commented: “Justin’s appointment reflects our continued investment in strategic growth areas across the region. Demand for sophisticated disputes and investigations advice continues to grow, particularly in matters involving multiple jurisdictions. Justin’s experience further strengthens our ability to deliver the seamless, cross-border advice that clients expect from Baker McKenzie.”
Justin’s appointment builds on the recent additions in Asia Pacific, including Miles Wadley, Sarah Birrell and Victoria Lanyon, Hamish McCormack, Dean Gerakiteys and his team in Australia; Nidya Kalangie at HHP Law Firm, a member firm of Baker McKenzie in Indonesia, Matthias Schemuth in Singapore and Frankie Tam in Hong Kong. Together they reflect the continued expansion of Baker McKenzie’s capabilities across key markets and enhance the Firm’s ability to support clients wherever their business takes them.
Commenting on his appointment, Justin said: “I am thrilled to join the Baker McKenzie Dispute Resolution team. The Firm has a leading Dispute Resolution practice and an enviable global presence that few firms can match, making it the ideal platform for my clients. I look forward to collaborating with my talented colleagues to support our clients through their business journey.”
With more than 1,000 battle-tested litigators, who have roots in their home jurisdictions and deep sector knowledge, Baker McKenzie’s Dispute Resolution Practice is one of the largest and most recognized in the world. Consistently top-ranked by leading market surveys, the commercial litigation practice represents clients in complex multijurisdictional litigation. The Firm’s cases frequently involve novel and precedent-setting issues in countries around the world, including markets where competing law firms do not have a local presence.
Justin is a solicitor advocate with full rights of audience in Hong Kong civil courts and frequently appears as an advocate before tribunals in English- and Mandarin-language arbitrations.
