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Thomas Anderl
Partner, since 2017, specialising in construction law. Thomas is regularly involved in complex matters in this field of expertise, both national and international, including representing construction companies before courts, arbitral tribunals and FIDIC-Dispute Adjudication Boards.
Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG
Thomas Andersen
Partner/Lawyer – Real Estate and Construction
Brækhus Advokatfirma AS
Thomas Chellingsworth
Partner
AKD
Thomas Frad
Managing Partner
KWR Karasek Wietrzyk Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Thomas Gohrke
Dr Thomas Gohrke specialises in real estate and public business law and coordinates the Real Estate & Infrastructure sector at Luther. In the field of real estate law, he advises on complex transactions and building projects. In the field of public business law, he mainly advises on issues pertaining to European, constitutional and administrative law. His clients include institutional investors and contracting authorities, as well as private businesses that operate in regulated industries (e.g. universities, hospitals and gambling businesses) or in the construction industry. Dr Thomas Gohrke is also the author of numerous textbooks and various professional publications.
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Thomas Hamerl
Thomas Hamerl is an attorney-at-law for infrastructure projects & public private partnerships and a leading expert in public procurement law as well as real estate & construction. He is a specialist for national and international construction projects, infrastructure and public private partnerships as well as energy projects. He has particular expertise in national and international construction contract law, public procurement law including concessions, infrastructure-oriented dispute resolution including litigation and arbitration, real estate and energy law. Thomas Hamerl has experience in infrastructure projects for roads, railways, airports, hospitals, schools, waste collection and disposal, site remediation, power plants (PV, wind, biomass, water). He has been working as a legal consultant for around 20 years and joined CMS in 2009. He brings to the consulting practice his experience as in-house counsel of an international construction group, where he was head of the legal department in Vienna and head of the group-wide “Legal Practice Group PPP”. Prior to that, he worked for renowned Viennese law firms in Austria and Central and Eastern Europe as well as for the European Commission in Brussels.
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Thomas Herman
Partner, Paris
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
Thomas Krucov Jensen
Thomas Krucov Jensen primarily advises on real estate, including purchase, sale and financing of real estate, lease agreements, rent legislation, environmental law and construction law. Thomas advises Danish and international enterprises, a number of municipalities and municipal communities. He has a thorough knowledge of the real estate business and the building sector as well as of public regulations in this area. Thomas has advised in connection with purchase of business properties and real estate portfolios in Denmark and abroad, including limited partnership projects. Thomas has participated as adviser in a large number of open tender procedures and is also experienced in drafting tender documents regarding leases, drafting of lease agreements and legal advice in connection with rent and lease disputes.
HortenDahl
Thomas Lee
Thomas Lee is a highly regarded advocate, arbitrator and adviser, working across a broad range of commercial disputes, principally in construction, fraud and asset tracing, professional negligence and employment. He is usually sole advocate in difficult matters. He is also comfortable as a senior junior working in a team on heavy cases. He is highly accessible for formal and informal advice as well as representation. He is an actively practising Chartered Arbitrator. He is regularly appointed (solely, panel member and as chair) under the HKIAC and ICC rules (domestic and international references). He also practises as a commercial mediator and has sat as a Deputy District Judge. Having been a partner in the HK office of a London law firm, he is highly attuned to the needs and demands of solicitors as well as their clients. He was born in Kuala Lumpur, educated in Australia, and has lived and worked in HK since 1991. He serves extensively on professional bodies: the Arbitration Committee of the HK Bar Association; the Construction Committee of the HKBA (currently Chairman); and the council of the Society of Construction Law Hong Kong, since 2003 (Chairman in 2007). He has recently (2022) been co-opted to the committee of the CIArb (East Asia Branch). Thomas is ranked as a leading commercial disputes junior (Tier 1) by Legal 500 and (Band 4) Chambers & Partners. He is also ranked as leading construction junior (Tier 1) by Legal 500 and is recommended by Doyle’s Guide in construction. RECENT HIGHLIGHTS AI & ors v LGII & anr [2023] 4 HKC 135: Acted for applicants in setting aside proceedings following a US$500 million arbitral award, based on: scope of submission; adequacy of reasons; ability to present case; and public policy. Insurance regulatory - Acted for directors and shareholder in HK insurance regulatory proceedings (2023). Marasinghe v Director-General of Civil Aviation [2022] HKCFI 2483 Acting in an ongoing judicial review. Leave granted on actual and apparent bias grounds. Document disclosure and cross-examination being argued. ZPMC-Red Box Energy Services Ltd v Philip Geoffrey Adkins[2021] HKCFI 3501: acted for corporate defendants to a dispute arising out of a failed joint venture, seeking a stay to arbitration in a multi-party and multi-contract dispute. China Medical Technologies Inc (in liquidation) v Wu; Ors [2021] HKCFI 286: acted for the liquidators in opposing the bank’s application to discharge a banker’s books order. Lam Siu Wai v Equal Opportunities Commission[2021] 5 HKLRD 30: acted for a former Chief Equal Opportunities Officer in a High Court appeal from the Labour Tribunal, involving issues the right to terminate without cause, the duty to exercise such a right in good faith and the implied duty of trust and confidence between employers and employees. OTHER NOTABLE CASES Fraud and asset tracing Current and recent assignments: Sino Forest Corporation Litigation Trust v Chan(HCA 1696/2020, HCA 709/201 – claim value > C$3b); China Medical Technologies(HCA 3391/2016 – claim value > HK$4b); HK Zexin(HCA 3243/2016 – claim value > HK$1b); VTB Bank(HCMP 914/2014 – Russia, cross-border); China NTG(HCMP 1967/2012 – BVI, cross-border). Selected cases: Transasia Private Capital Ltd v Cheng Yu [2022] HKCFI 1295(Lis alibi pendens; setting aside default judgment). Amadeaus Investment Ltd v Lin Kao Kun[2019] 2 HKLRD 647 (Extension of writ; service out of jurisdiction). LoanDepot LLC v Yingcai Tech Ltd [2018] HKCFI 2172(Trial; email fraud; bona fide purchaser for value without notice). Zhejiang Provincial Railway Investment International Trade Co., Ltd v HK Zexin Resources Co., Ltd[2017] HKCFI 1621 (Injunction; banker’s books application). Chan Su Chun v Dr Kung Yang Sum[2017] HKCFI 881 (Amendment; striking out; breach of statutory duty; conspiracy to defraud). Pacific King Shipping Holdings Pte Ltd v Huang[2015] 1 HKLRD 830 (Appeal; injunction; ancillary disclosure order). Yasmine(HCMP 1329/2014) (Criminal restraint order). Gold Access(HCMP 3142/2013) (Criminal restraint order). Kabushiki Kaisha Proje Holdings v King Power Group (HK) Ltd (HCA 350/2010) (Trial; breach of contract; investment consultancy agreement). Toggenburger v Luu (CACV 218/2012, HCA 815/2009) (Appeal; breach of contract; misrepresentation). Arbitration As Arbitrator: Sole arbitrator in a construction arbitration between an Australian contractor and an HK sub-contractor – HKIAC Domestic Arbitration Rules. Sole arbitrator in a dispute arising from a failed investment in Iceland between a BVI / US party and a PRC party – HKIAC Administered Arbitration. Sole arbitrator in a sale of goods dispute between a UK party and an HK party – ICC Arbitration Sole arbitrator in two related domestic HK construction disputes – ad hoc. Tribunal member in consolidated arbitrations between a Swiss corporation and an HK individual – HKIAC Administered Arbitration. Sole arbitrator in a domestic HK construction dispute – UNCITRAL Rules. Sole arbitrator in an HK building management dispute – HKIAC Administered Arbitration. Sole arbitrator in a sale of goods dispute between an Indian party and a Japanese party – ICC Arbitration. Tribunal member in an arbitration involving emissions trading between a PRC corporation and a German corporation – HKIAC Administered Arbitration. Sole arbitrator in a construction arbitration between an HK contractor and an Australian sub-contractor – HKIAC Domestic Arbitration Rules. Sole arbitrator in an arbitration involving a sales contract between a Polish corporation and an HK corporation – HKIAC Administered Arbitration. Sole arbitrator in an HK building management dispute – HKIAC Domestic Arbitration Rules. Conducted approx. 20 mediations in commercial, banking and construction disputes. As Counsel Counsel in an arbitration between a developer and a main contractor on an HK commercial development. Counsel in an arbitration for a public sector client defending a claim arising from the termination of a major infrastructure design services contract. Counsel in potential arbitration proceedings between shareholders in an HK investment advisory business. Counsel in an arbitration between a sub-contractor and a main contractor on a Macau casino development. Counsel in an arbitration between a U.S. talent agency and a Mainland PRC golf and property developer. Counsel in an arbitration between an Australian IT company and a Mainland PRC bank. Counsel in several arbitrations, and in an adjudication, between HK contractors and an HK public sector developer. Counsel in arbitral award enforcement proceedings between a U.S. energy company and an HK-based mining company. Counsel in arbitral award enforcement proceedings between a Mainland PRC developer and an HK-based developer. Counsel in an arbitration between an HK-based contractor and a project insurer. Speaking engagements on reciprocal enforcement of judgments and awards between HK and the Mainland PRC. Selected cases: ZPMC-Red Box Energy Services Ltd v Philip Geoffrey Adkins[2021] HKCFI 3501 (Commercial; joint venture; multi-party dispute; stay to arbitration). Penta Ocean Construction Co. Ltd v CWF Piling & Engineering[2007] HKLRD 233 (Appeal; arbitration; construction). United India Insce Co. Ltd v Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd (HCCT 2/2005) (Appeal; arbitration; insurance; construction) Post-judgment/award injunctions: listed US oil company(HCCT 3/2013), Xiamen Xinjingdi (HCCL 13/2011) (post-judgment/award injunctions) Construction In the construction sector: Acting for a public sector client defending a claim arising from the termination of a major infrastructure design services contract (2023). Advised and/or represented developers, contractors, sub-contractors, consultants, insurers & liquidators on the full range of multi-tier delay/disruption, defects, termination, quantum, insurance, collateral security & JV disputes and on associated stay/enforcement/appeal proceedings. Experience covers public & private sector civil engineering and commercial & residential building claims (adjudication, arbitration, CFI, CA). Since 2007, advised and appeared in 15+ substantial construction arbitrations or adjudications, in both the private and public sectors. Very active in the intersection of the construction sector and pure construction disputes with commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation; restructuring, insolvency and companies work; public and environmental law; and professional negligence and insurance. Recent or notable construction engagements: Advice and pleadings for an insurer in respect of a professional liability policy following a major fire in a marine facility (litigation). Advising a European public sector client on procurement from HK under the WTO Government Procurement Agreement. Advising a public sector client on rights and obligations following the insolvency of a main contractor (litigation). Advising a private developer on an architectural services agreement for a building project. Advice, pleadings and representation for a specialist sub-contractor on a large Macau building project (arbitration). Advising a specialist contractor on completion obligations under a major public sector transport contract. Advising a sub-contractor on litigation proceedings under a major public sector transport contract. Advising a public sector client on contractual delay recovery provisions on infrastructure mega projects. Advice and pleadings for a public sector client on a highways dispute (arbitration). Advice, pleadings and submissions for a public sector client in a highways dispute (arbitration). Advice and representation for a public sector client in a civil engineering dispute (adjudication). Advice, pleadings and representation for a contractor on a public sector foundations work dispute (arbitration). Advice and representation for a developer on a private building dispute (litigation). Advice and representation for a public sector client in a building dispute (arbitration). Advice and representation for a contractor in a major building dispute (arbitration). Advice and representation for a public sector client on a major building dispute (adjudication). Selected cases: Xiamen Xinjingdi Group Ltd v Eton Properties Ltd [2012] HKCA 528, [2012] HKCFI 1759 (Post-trial injunction; construction; private international law; arbitration). Lead Traders Ltd v Lucky Land Enterprise Ltd [2012] HKCA 498, [2012] 4 HKLRD 612 (Appeal; compulsory acquisition). UDL Contracting Ltd v Apple Daily Printing Ltd[2008] 2 HKC 534 (Service of writ; default judgment; construction). Penta Ocean Construction Co. Ltd v CWF Piling & Engineering[2007] HKLRD 233 (Appeal; arbitration; construction). Hsin Chong Construction (Asia) Ltd v Henble Ltd(HCCT 23/2005) (Construction). Shiu Wing Steel Ltd v DoEP(2006) 9 HKCFAR 478 (CFA) (Judicial review; environmental law). United India Insce Co. Ltd v Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd(HCCT 2/2005) (Appeal; arbitration; insurance; construction). Cosmic Insurance Co. Ltd v Prosperity Construction Co. Ltd(HCCT 39/2003) (Construction). Secan Ltd v Wong Ping Wai(HCCT 93/1999) (Trial; construction; professional negligence). Heerim Architects & Engineers Co. Ltd v Tom Ip & Partners(HCCT 73/2002) (Summary judgment; construction). Schindler Lifts (HK) Ltd v Ocean Joy Investments Ltd[2003] 1 HKC 438 (Summary judgment; construction), Malayan Banking Bhd v China Insurance Co. Ltd[2002] HKCFI 211 (Construction; further discovery). Wing Mou Construction Co. Ltd v Cosmic Insurance Co. Ltd(HCCT 48/1999) (Joinder of parties; liquidation; construction). Tridant Engineering Co. Ltd v Mansion Holdings Ltd[2001] 1 HKLRD 783 (Appeal; construction). SKK (HK) Co. Ltd v Ip Kin Keung(HCCT 22/2001) (Default judgment; construction) Employment In employment disputes: Appeared in a wide range of employment cases (team moves, restrictive covenants, confidentiality), often arising from applications for urgent interlocutory relief. Clients include: Ashton Hawks, Richemont, HJ Innoxcell, McLarens, Rothschild, TFS Derivatives, Vistra, BTG. Selected cases: Lam Siu Wai v Equal Opportunities Commission[2021] 5 HKLRD 30 (Employment; termination; implied duty of good faith). Ashton Hawks Ltd v Chan[2021] HKCFI 681, [2020] HKCFI 2769 (Employment; springboard injunction). McLarens HK Ltd v Poon Chi Fai Corey[2019] 3 HKLRD 403 (Employment; springboard injunction). Tang Yi v Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management HK Ltd [2018] HKCFI 1050 (Letters rogatory). Wilson International Trading Private Ltd v Cariappa(HCA 1798/2010) (Injunction; employment). New York Life Insurance Worldwide Ltd v Ho(DCCJ 3370/2005) (Summary judgment; employment). Hill v Ontarget Advisory Services Ltd(HCA 56/2007 and HCMP 2461/2006) (Legal professional privilege; costs). Professional negligence First Asia Finance International Ltd v Tso Au Yim & Yeung [2017] 5 HKLRD 746 (Trial; professional negligence). Chan Shu Chun v Dr Kung Yan Sum (HCA 832/2014) (Amendment; striking out; breach of statutory duty; conspiracy to defraud). Grand Field Group Holdings Ltd v Tsang (No. 2)[2010] 4 HKLRD 487 (Solicitors’ liability for costs). Secan Ltd v Wong Ping Wai (HCCT 93/1999)(Trial; construction; professional negligence). Judicial review and planning Marasinghe v Director-General of Civil Aviation [2019] 5 HKLRD 661 (Judicial review; rolled up hearing). Lead Traders Ltd v Lucky Land Enterprise Ltd[2012] 4 HKLRD 612 (Appeal; compulsory acquisition). Woomera Co. Ltd v Commissioner for Transport(HCAL 146/2008) (Judicial review). Shiu Wing Steel Ltd v DoEP(2006) 9 HKCFAR 478 (CFA) (Judicial review; environmental law). Companies, insolvency and bankruptcy Companies: HK Zexin(HCCW 348/2017), Dragon Spirits (HCCW 161/2017), Shrenuj (HCMP 1302/2016 – appointment of receiver), Primlaks (HCMP 1652/2015 – derivative action; rectification of register), Renco (HCCW 418/2011 – misfeasance). Bankruptcy: Chan Tung Yeung(HCSD 32/2014 – statutory demand by auction house), Lo Po Tong (HCA 431/2013 – transaction at undervalue), Eugene Kim (HCB 6290/2012 – joint venture dispute). Litigation funding: Sunlink(HCMP 91/2015), Berman (HCMP 1321/2010). Director’s disqualification, permission to work: CA Pacific (HCMP 203/2002). Schemes of arrangement: Wah Nam, Seapower Resources, I-China, Hung Mau, HK Pharmaceutical. DIRECTORY QUOTATIONS “He is great with clients.” “A highly-regarded senior junior, he is a good advocate and always very well-prepared.” “Thomas is a responsive and seasoned arbitrator with extensive experience in construction disputes. An excellent and determined advocate, who presents his case in measured yet very clear terms.” “Bright, practical and user-friendly, he rolls his sleeves up and gets stuck into, and masters, the detail. A pleasure to work with, and good with clients.” PUBLICATIONS Thomas edited the chapter on contractors’ completion obligations in Emden’s Construction Law (HK ed.) and wrote the chapter on progress and completion obligations in Construction Law Essentials (HKU Press). Thomas often speaks on international arbitration. Recently presented on hybrid med-arb procedures (LawAsia Bengaluru 2023); reconsidering factual witness evidence (SCLHK International Conference); presentation of expert evidence (CIOB Masterclass); reciprocal enforcement of judgments and awards between Hong Kong and the Mainland PRC (several forums, including APBA and HKIAC). Forthcoming presentation on recent HK and Singapore decisions setting aside arbitral awards. Forthcoming paper on rethinking the duties of party-appointed tribunal members. Thomas has delivered lectures or tutorials on construction law for the HKBA; the CIArb EAB; and the CUHK Architecture Faculty.
Rede Chambers
Thomas Nebel
Dr. Thomas Nebel is a partner in Dentons’ Dusseldorf office and co-head of the German Dispute Resolution practice group. Thomas specializes in domestic and cross-border commercial and civil law disputes. He represents clients in out-of-court settlements, in litigation before state courts and in arbitration. Thomas has a particular focus on construction disputes, corporate disputes including post-M&A disputes, and contentious insolvency. Thomas also advises on planning and implementing major projects and on drafting commercial contracts. Thomas has deep legal and technical expertise in the sectors of energy (conventional and renewable energy as well as transmission systems), infrastructure (railways, roads, aviation), construction, automotive and industrials. Prior to his admission to the German bar, Thomas worked several years at an insolvency administration firm.
Hogan Lovells International LLP
Thomas Oskar Strömbom
Thomas is experienced in construction law, public procurement and general contract law. He has extensive experience as a legal adviser in construction projects and assists in the planning, tendering and contract phases.
Advokatfirmaet Føyen AS
Thomas Schönenberger
Attorney-at-Law, Notary, Certified Specialist SBA Construction and Real Estate Law, Partner
Bratschi Ltd
Thomas Stiglbauer
Counsel, specialised in national and international real estate transactions, tenancy law, construction-related agreements, complex security agreements.
Binder Grösswang
Thomas Wetzel
Thomas Wetzel, a Certified Specialist SBA in real estate law, is a counsel of the Real Estate business group. He advises clients on private and public sector construction law issues and with regard to the purchase and sale of properties. As a long-standing board member for Swiss Prime Site AG and long-standing chair of the Investment Committee of the AFIAA Foundation for International Real Estate Investments, he shared responsibility for major real estate portfolios. Thomas Wetzel is also a lecturer at the Center for Urban & Real Estate Management (CUREM), Zurich in the Department of Banking and Finance at the University of Zurich.
Wenger Plattner
Thomas de Leeuwe
Partner
HabrakenRutten
Thor Wessel
Thor Wessel has broad expertise within Norwegian and international contract law and specializes in contracts and dispute resolution in cases involving construction and manufacturing. He advises clients during all phases of construction projects, ranging from the initial tender phase, contract negotiations, preparation, and management, to potential dispute resolution following project completion. Thor supports a wide array of clients including developers, contractors, and consultants. They include public and private entities. Thor has experience as in-house lawyer for some of the largest Norwegian and European infrastructure and construction companies. His work also covers general company law matters through board positions as well as advisory during M&A transactions.
Advokatfirmaet Bull AS
Thorhallur Bergmann
Attorney - Partner
Lex Law Offices
Tianzhi Yang
Pantner
Dehehantong Law Offices
Tiffany Huang
Partner
Baker McKenzie
Tiffany Raush
Partner
Jones Walker LLP
Tijmen Brüne
Partner
CMS
Tijn Kortmann
Tijn specialises in administrative law, environment and planning, public private partnership and government liability. He advises and litigates on behalf of his clients from the public sector (ministries, provinces, municipalities, public professional associations) and the private sector (nuclear energy, chemical industry, project development, building and construction), before both civil and administrative courts. Tijn has a wide experience in the negotiation and drafting of contracts, and in conflict resolution with public authorities. He gives second opinions and is regularly requested to act as an arbiter, mediator or binding adviser in complex matters. Please visit the Stibbe website for more details: https://www.stibbe.com/people/tijn-kortmann.
Stibbe
Tim Bouchier-Hayes
After over 40 years’ experience in private practice, Tim developed a reputation as the most experienced and well-regarded construction lawyer in Ireland. He has dealt with public authorities, developers, architects, engineers, surveyors and builders on all aspects of construction projects and has been consulted by private developers and public authorities in relation to most of the major construction projects undertaken in Ireland over the past three decades. Since leaving private practice, Tim is now mediating full time both in Ireland and the UK. His practice naturally has a focus on the construction and property sector but, increasingly, he is asked to mediate a wide variety of commercial disputes.
IPOS Mediation
Tim Burbury
Partner
King & Spalding