Edmund Wan is a partner in the Hong Kong office of King & Wood Mallesons. He has a broad disputes practice involving construction, commercial, banking and finance, insolvency, competition and employment, frequently with cross-border issues. He is experienced in conducting litigation, arbitration and mediation in these areas. He is also a CEDR Accredited Mediator.
In relation to construction disputes, Edmund advises contractors, consultants and developers/employers on building and infrastructure projects in Hong Kong and around Asia, including conducting mediations, conciliations, arbitrations and litigations. He advises on all aspects of construction, including project documentation and drafting, project management issues, safety and environmental regulations, and negotiation and management of claims and disputes.
In relation to commercial disputes, Edmund advises a wide variety of clients in commercial mediation, arbitration and litigation involving private equity investments, distribution agreements, manufacturing and supply contracts, assessment of land premium, breach of good faith, rights issues, placing and underwriting of shares, shareholders disputes, conversion of personal property, general contractual disputes and professional services matters.
In relation to insolvency, Edmund advises on companies winding up, bankruptcy, receivership and restructuring matters. He advises banks and financiers in enforcing loans, distressed companies on restructuring and liquidators, receivers and bankruptcy trustees in recovering assets.
In relation to competition, Edmund has represented the Hong Kong Competition Commission in cases before the Competition Tribunal and related appeals concerning serious anti-competitive conduct, pecuniary penalties, and admissions of liability by respondents. He has also advised companies and businesses on competition law compliance.
In relation to employment, Edmund has primarily advised employers on matters concerning breach of restrictive covenants, termination, summary dismissal, discrimination and employment contracts. He has also advised and acted for employers on employment disputes in the labour tribunal and in the High Court.
Edmund is a Contributing Editor of Chitty on Contracts, Hong Kong Specific Contracts, a co-author of Arbitration in Hong Kong - A Practical Guide, and a co-author of Commercial Litigation in Hong Kong - A Practical Guide.
