Cocking & Co LLP was established by Ian Cocking and Dennis Wong who have been working together since 2005 and have a proven track record in construction and engineering law. Gilbert Kwok joined us in July 2020. Gilbert is our long-time colleague with whom we have been working for more than a decade. We understand our clients’ businesses and develop long-term relationships.
Expertise
legal services across the entire project life cycle
Recent Experience
both contentious and non-contentious
Careers
nurturing the next generation of construction specialists
our team
Our team, together since 2005, handles construction and infrastructure projects in Hong Kong, Macau, China and worldwide. We act for a wide range of clients in the construction industry including developers, architects, suppliers, landowners, public bodies, contractors, sub-contractors, engineers and surveyors in relation to both contentious and non-contentious construction matters.
We advise clients on multi-billion dollar disputes arising out of public, MTRC and Airport Authority projects and drafted the main contracts for West Kowloon Cultural District, Kai Tak Sports Park projects, Macau casino and hotel projects.
Recognitions
Dennis Wong is “one of the best construction lawyers in Hong Kong, thanks to his deep knowledge and experience in construction disputes”. One source adds, “He’s great at understanding the complex technical details of the case”.
“The firm demonstrates a high level of industry knowledge, skill and judgment, as well as approachability.” – Construction
Ian is recognized as a Litigation Star for Construction in Benchmark Litigation – Asia Pacific.
Dennis Wong advises on litigation and arbitration, he is well-versed in cross-border cases.
Ian Cocking is “well known and experienced in the local market and advises on construction, engineering and project development across Asia Pacific; he is an accredited mediator and handles a range of disputes.”
Ian is recognized as a Litigation Star for Construction in Benchmark Litigation – Asia Pacific.
Cocking & Co are an excellent team of lawyers who provide sound and innovative legal advice to their clients. Responses were prompt and they paid attention to details. They have also provided good strategy for us to plan ahead.
Ian wins praises from clients, with one noting him as “a first-class lawyer who provides high-quality legal advice and develops sound legal strategies.”
Dennis Wong has a great eye for detail and delivers clear and precise legal solutions to difficult legal issues.
Ian is ranked as preeminent construction & infrastructure lawyer.
Dennis is ranked as recommended construction & infrastructure lawyer.
Dennis Wong possesses a wealth of experience in construction law and is “skilled at presenting complex information with simplicity”.
Cocking and Co fill a niche in the market for a pure construction law firm with a wealth of local knowledge and capability.
Highly focused on their clients – partner-driven relationships with an army of young Asian lawyers being trained for the next generation of leading experts in the area.
A boutique construction law practice that punches way above its weight. It is stuffed to the gunnels with talented lawyers that are experts in construction law. Their diversity is exemplary as the partners led by Ian Cocking build a truly unique practice in Asia.
Ian is ranked as preeminent construction & infrastructure lawyer.
Dennis is ranked as recommended construction & infrastructure lawyer.
Dennis Wong is” highly experienced in construction disputes” and is lauded as “one of the best in the local market” thanks to his “hugely impressive knowledge of construction matters”.
Ian Cocking receives widespread acclaim as an ‘’experience practitioner’’ in the Hong Kong and Asia-Pacific region, thanks to his diverse construction practice and 30-year track record in the field.
Ian Cocking’s strategic vision is first-rate and he is someone you always want in your corner.