With an aim to enhancing its Greater China practice, Stephenson Harwood has hired Martin Downey, a leading lawyer in the field of construction law and dispute resolution, for its Hong Kong office from Blank Rome.

Downey, who has practiced in Hong Kong for 25 years, specializes in  commercial litigation, arbitration, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings in Hong Kong, Asia, and internationally.  Downey was a partner and head of the Asia dispute resolution practice at Heller Ehrman before he joined Blank Rome in 2008.

A qualified arbitrator, Downey has also acted as legal assessor to arbitral tribunals.  He sits on the executive committee of the CPR Institute.

"The appointment of Martin is part of our strategy to build a pre-eminent construction practice with the recent recruitment of leading individuals across our international network. Martin and his team will work closely with them to provide a full construction service to our existing and new clients who are seeking a global service," said Voon Keat Lai, managing partner of Stephenson Harwood Greater China.

Stephenson Harwood’s Hong Kong office, established in 1979, currently has 14 partners. It has two mainland offices in Shanghai and Guangzhou. ALB

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