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Environment and planning - Hong Kong

Reputation

“Mallesons Stephen Jaques handles a substantial volume of planning, environmental and related advisory work, while highlights on the contentious side include, under lead partners David Bateson and Jennifer Lee-Shoy, acting for the joint venture undertaking the controversial Central Reclamation Project in Hong Kong's harbour; this has involved advising on judicial review proceedings as well as on a challenge to he bid process brought under the WTO Government Procurement Agreement Rules. Christopher Tung has considerable experience in the field.”
Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2004-2005

“One of Hong Kong's most prominent firms in the environmental field, Mallesons Stephen Jaques…Christopher Tung of Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ environmental group notes that Hong Kong’s rising environmental awareness is catalysing work growth in other areas, particularly in environmental risk assessment, triple bottom line (sustainable development and corporate social responsibility) issues, drafting compliance documents and the like… Members of the Mallesons environment group are actively involved in sustainable development initiatives in Hong Kong and around the region, and regularly participate in briefings to the business community in this cutting-edge area.”
AsiaLaw Profiles 2005

“Mallesons Stephen Jaques remains busy advising on environmental matters. The firm regularly acts for Leighton Contactors (Asia) Ltd, the Shui On Group and others in Hong Kong and the region in respect of regulatory requirements for air, noise, water pollution and waste disposal, as well as for project sponsors with respect to environmental impact assessment and planning issues in infrastructure projects. Recent work includes advising tenderers on the Shenzhen Western Corridor project between Hong Kong and Shenzhen on land use and environmental impact risks; and involvement in due diligence across several Asia-Pacific jurisdictions for Fuji Hunt, which was acquiring a chemicals business. Firm partner Christopher Tung, an arbitration specialist and member of the Hong Kong Sustainable Development Forum, is noted for his work in this area.” AsiaLaw Profiles 2004

“…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

 

First-tier ranking, environment

PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2005-2006