Mr Gilbert Leung > Zhong Lun Law Firm > Hong Kong, Hong Kong > Lawyer Profile

Zhong Lun Law Firm
4/F JARDINE HOUSE
1 CONNAUGHT PLACE, CENTRAL
HONG KONG
Hong Kong

Work Department

Dispute Resolution

Position

Partner

Career

Gilbert specialises in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. He has extensive experience in shareholders’ disputes, insolvency matters, commercial fraud, contentious banking matters, real estate disputes, regulatory and investigatory matters. He advises listed companies, developers, local and overseas banks and financial institutions, accounting firms, international and local corporations. In addition to his litigation experience, He also focuses on anti-trust law and has been advising international and local clients on issues arising from the Competition Ordinance. He practiced with one of the largest leading law firm in Hong Kong since 2001 and joined Zhong Lun Law Firm in July 2015.

Languages

English, Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)

Memberships

Hong Kong Red Cross Honorary Legal Advisor

Education

P.C.LL., University of Hong Kong
LLB, University of Hong Kong
BA (Accounting), University of Kent at Canterbury, United Kingdom

Lawyer Rankings

Hong Kong > Dispute resolution: international arbitration

Zhong Lun Law Firm is particularly skilled at handling complex commercial disputes with a strong mainland and Hong Kong nexus, as well as cross-border disputes and those arising along countries partaking in the One Belt and Road initiative. Frederick Hui and Gilbert Leung jointly lead the offering, regularly representing financial institutions, multinational corporations and SOEs in major international arbitrations. Terence Luk joined the team from Fairbairn Catley Low & Kong in November 2022, strengthening the group’s offering on cross-border arbitration.

Hong Kong > Dispute resolution: litigation

Zhong Lun Law Firm is recognised for its skill representing clients in cross-border disputes with a significant PRC and Hong Kong element, including those arising along countries partaking in the one belt and road initiative. Solicitor advocate Frederick Hui is one of those leading the practice and specialises in commercial litigation and white-collar crime, with a proven track record acting for high-value shareholders. Gilbert Leung also heads the team, bringing extensive knowledge regarding insolvency matters, commercial fraud, contentious banking and real estate disputes.

Hong Kong > PRC firms in Hong Kong

Zhong Lun Law Firm is ‘closely connected with China’ and has strong capabilities across a range of contentious and non-contentious mandates. The firm’s Hong Kong office leverages its network of 18 offices in China, Japan, London, and the US to provide a comprehensive service to clients, encompassing securities law, private client services, real estate mandates, and commercial litigation. Leading the private client team is Clifford Ng, who frequently advises ultra-high-net-worth clients on multifaceted subjects, including trust and business succession, philanthropy, wills, and estate planning. On the litigation front, solicitor advocate Frederick Hui excels in handling commercial claims, earning accolades from clients for his ‘sound judgement’. He receives solid support from Gilbert Leung, who is an expert in navigating shareholder disputes and contentious banking matters. In the realm of private client disputes, Dorothy Siron consistently handles a wide range of cases, encompassing contentious trusts, estate work, matrimonial mandates, and probate matters.