18 January, 2016
Stephen Harwood have appointed Richard Wilmot as a Litigation partner in the Hong Kong office. Richard joins from the Hong Kong office of Watson, Farley & Williams, where he led the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice.
Richard advises and represents banks, buyers, trading and shipping companies on commodities, contractual and regulatory matters. He has particular expertise in contracts for the supply, transportation, sale and purchase, and storage of petroleum products, coal, LNG and LPG as well as in general commodities and, more recently, the trading of carbon credits. He represents clients in dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration, as well as expert determination and mediation.
Voon Keat Lai, Stephenson Harwood's Managing Partner of Greater China comments: "We are pleased to welcome Richard to the firm. Dispute resolution is a key area for Stephenson Harwood internationally and we are seeing increased opportunities to advise on complex matters in China."
Richard added: "As a firm Stephenson Harwood is an excellent fit for my expertise and I look forward to working with my new colleagues."
Richard joins Stephenson Harwood with associate Justin Gan who has a strong focus on shipping and international trade disputes.
