Byron Phillips

Defending multiple entities of a cryptocurrency exchange in HKIAC arbitration brought by a Korean investor alleging breach of contract over purported unlawful liquidation of BUSD positions.

Advising a Chinese/Singaporean technology company and its founder in multiple high value, complex HKIAC arbitrations and parallel Cayman proceedings arising from a shareholder/joint venture dispute.

Acting for a Japanese pharmaceutical company in a US$400m commercial ICC arbitration seated in London and Hong Kong.

Advising the Receivers of a Cayman Islands-registered private equity fund in various multi-jurisdictional arbitration and litigation proceedings and to preserve and recover assets.

Acting for the trustee in the default of US$450 million 6% guaranteed bonds issued by an offshore subsidiary of Tsinghua Unigroup, backed by a keepwell deed and equity interest purchase undertaking.

Advising and acting for financial institutions and private equity funds in respect of complex multijurisdictional investigations and recovery actions.

Acting for the Hong Kong holding company of a global fisheries business relating to a shareholder dispute and various ancillary disputes.

Acting for the Joint & Several Liquidators of PeaceMark Holdings Limited (In Compulsory Liquidation).

Acting for victims of cyber fraud, malware attacks and data breaches in investigations, and pursuing global recovery actions.

Acting for a Venezuelan bank in the recovery of monies stolen through malware-related cyber fraud.