“The team has a strong track record on the developer side, advising clients such as the Airport Authority, and has also cultivated a strong contractor-side practice; recent work includes advising three consortia in relation to the Taiwan High-Speed Railway project, and acting for Siemens Dematic in court claims against the Hong Kong Government arising from the design and installation of the Air Mail Centre. High-profile specialists Paul Starr - 'an excellent strategist' - and David Bateson are both recommended.”
Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2004-2005

“Mallesons Stephen Jaques has great depth of transactional and contentious experience in its Australian and Hong Kong offices”
Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2003-2004

“The prestigious Mallesons Stephen Jaques rakes in the top mandates, much to the credit of the highly regarded David Bateson and Paul Starr… Mallesons Stephen Jaques has topped the construction rankings for many years…
Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2003-2004

“Mallesons Stephen Jaques dispute resolution practice is best known for its competition-crunching work in construction matters and many of the firm’s key clients operate in this industry.”
AsiaLaw Profiles 2004

“Construction advice heavyweights Mallesons Stephen Jaques continue to turn out quality work across Asia, relying on the skills of its well-rounded group of construction and projects specialists, particularly David Bateson who is well established as one of the region’s premier construction and dispute resolution partners.”
AsiaLaw Profiles 2004

“The firm is already a recognised leader in Hong Kong for construction law with partner David Bateson consistently singled out for praise. He is supported by a significant team including Paul Starr and Christopher Tung who also specialises in environmental law, an area in which few firms in Hong Kong have developed capability”
Global Counsel 3000, 2003-2004

“David Bateson of Mallesons Stephen Jaques is another Hong Kong veteran of the construction sector and he remains among the top brass. Paul Starr adds another major string to the firm’s bow. The strong practice dovetails nicely with the firm’s growing projects focus and the combined skill set is regularly involved in the construction aspects of major regional projects as well as resolving related disputes.”
Asia Pacific Legal 500 2002-2003

“Renowned as probably the best in town for construction litigation for many years now.”

Chambers Global Guide 2005-2006