Ashley M. Howlett
Partner
Beijing
Tel: 86.10.5866.1113
Fax: 86.10.5866.1122
Email:
ahowlett@jonesday.com
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Ashley Howlett leads the Jones Day Greater China construction practice. Ashley's practice is concentrated on construction and engineering issues connected with infrastructure and major projects. His experience includes representation of a broad range of clients including owners, contractors, and design professionals throughout Asia. He is involved in all aspects of the design and construction process including drafting and negotiating contract documentation, dispute avoidance, and dispute resolution by way of mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
Ashley has lived and worked in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United Kingdom and has been involved in major construction and infrastructure projects throughout Asia for the past 10 years.
Ashley's practice is focused on construction projects and dispute in China, and he also regularly counsels Chinese contractors with projects around the world. He recently advised Chinese contractors involved in projects in Angola, Brazil, Dubai, Egypt, Libya, and Nigeria.
Ashley is one of only two China-based construction lawyers listed in the prestigious International Who's Who of Construction Lawyers and is ranked in the Chambers & Partners 2008 Asia Legal Guide as one of the two leading foreign construction lawyers in China, where he is described as "probably the most famous foreign construction lawyer you'll come across in China." Ashley is also the author of the only English language text book on Chinese construction law: PRC Construction Law — A Guide for Foreign Companies, which was published by CCH in October 2006.
Admitted
Barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand, solicitor of the Supreme Court of England & Wales, and solicitor of the High Court of Hong Kong SAR
Education
University of Otago, New Zealand (LL.B. 1988)
Languages
English