Murphy Mok
Murphy specialises in international arbitration covering construction and commercial disputes.
Murphy has extensive experience in advising Chinese and international clients from a wide range of industries – including power, energy, process, infrastructure, and private capital – on cross-border construction, M&A, shareholder and other commercial disputes. He regularly represents clients in international arbitration under various institutional rules (including HKIAC, SIAC, ICC, KCAB and VIAC). He has also been appointed as arbitrator.
Murphy leads the China construction and infrastructure practice. Beyond handling complex high-stake disputes, he regularly assists clients with project execution, dispute avoidance, and contract drafting and negotiation in construction projects around the world.
Recognised as Future Leader in Lexology Index (formerly Who's Who Legal): Arbitration in 2023-2026, Murphy is a regular speaker and has taught international arbitration at Tsinghua University and University of Hong Kong. He is a faculty member of Delos Dispute Resolution and a member of the Society of Construction Law, and a former member of the HK45 Committee at HKIAC and the ICC Belt and Road Commission.
Client testimonials:
'Murphy Mok is a rising star in arbitration. He is very bright, dynamic and highly knowledgeable in complex arbitration matters.' Legal 500, International Arbitration (Hong Kong) 2026, Band 1 practice
'Murphy Mok has strong client relationship management skills and a clear and accurate understanding of complex construction disputes.' Legal 500, Real Estate and Construction (China) 2026, Band 1 practice
'The firm has a very strategic approach and is very strong on the technical side. Murphy Mok stands out.' Legal 500, Real Estate and Construction (China) 2026, Band 1 practice
Experience & capabilities
Selected matters
- an international project consortium in a multi-billion SIAC arbitration concerning the construction of a refinery and petrochemical complex
- a Chinese contractor in a SIAC arbitration involving disputes arising out of a supply contract for the construction of a chemical plant
- a private investor in an HKIAC arbitration involving various claims under a share purchase agreement
- institutional investors in a US$150 million HKIAC arbitration involving claims arising out of a shareholders agreement and related contracts
- a Chinese company in a US$100 million SIAC arbitration under a share purchase agreement for an investment in the power sector
- Southeast Asian contractors for claims in excess of US$110 million in a VIAC arbitration relating to a processing plant project
- a Chinese contractor in disputes involving a power project in the Middle East, providing full project lifecycle advice and handling related ICC arbitration
- a Chinese contractor on a wide range of disputes and project lifecycle issues in a US$5 billion hydropower project in Pakistan
- a Chinese contractor on claims under various contracts for a multi-billion transport project in Hong Kong
Sectors
Background
Murphy is triple qualified in Hong Kong, England & Wales and Australia (New South Wales). He is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese and advises clients in all three languages. Before relocating to Hong Kong, Murphy practised in Beijing, Shanghai and London.
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