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Zhong Lun Law Firm Offices
4/F JARDINE HOUSE
1 CONNAUGHT PLACE, CENTRAL
HONG KONG
Hong Kong
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Zhong Lun Law Firm > The Legal 500 Rankings
Hong Kong > PRC firms in Hong Kong Tier 2
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.Practice head(s):
Alan Xu; Clifford Ng; Frederick Hui
Other key lawyers:
Dorothy Siron; Gilbert Leung; Louis Pe; Allen Yam; Howard Wong; Victor Pang; Henry Lau; Terence Luk; Jane Yao; Chloe Leung; Jaycen Liao; Iris Choi
Testimonials
‘A first-rate firm.’
‘Frederick Hui is a rainmaker amongst rainmakers. Sound judgement, loved by clients and first rate.’
‘Closely connected with China. Efficient and strong language capabilities.’
‘Frederick Hui is a star and leading litigation partner.’
‘Great PRC connection.’
‘Frederick Hui is innovative and energetic.’
Key clients
Kaisa Group Holdings Limited and Chang Ye Investment
Company Limited
Gold Brilliant Investment Limited and Mr. Pan Sutong
Fang Ankong
Henderson Land Development Company Limited
Centralcon Properties Company Limited
Hong Kong > Private Client and Family Tier 2
Zhong Lun Law Firm is renowned for its team of ‘top of the class’ private client lawyers who cover a wide spectrum of onshore China and offshore matters, frequently advising on complex cross-border issues encompassing tax, probate, family law, trusts, succession planning, and M&A. Clifford Ng leads the group and provides ‘innovative yet practical solutions’ to ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking advice on matters including trust and business succession, often on a multi-jurisdictional basis. Other distinguished figures within the team include Dorothy Siron, a seasoned litigator often engaged in estate disputes, trust litigation, and child abduction cases, particularly with regards to Hague Convention cases, and Chloe Leung, lauded as ‘brilliant, highly committed, and knowledgeable'. Since her promotion to partner last year, Leung has continued to excel in advising on trusts, taxation, estates, asset protection, and philanthropy matters.Practice head(s):
Clifford Ng
Other key lawyers:
Dorothy Siron; Frederick Hui; Terence Luk; Chloe Leung; Henry Fung; Jessica Kwok
Testimonials
‘Zhong Lun’s private client team is top of the class and can handle a broad range of matters, ranging from estate planning and administration, trusts, family, corporate, and IPO, to estate and trusts disputes. Zhong Lun offers a more extensive range of private client services compared with other firms which is the reason why they are able to see the issues as they come and provide holistic solutions.’
‘Clifford Ng is a well-known market leader in the private client industry. He is one of the few who can think outside the box and provide innovative yet practical solutions to clients. Chloe Leung has advised my clients on matters involving a bundle of complex issues, including cross-border estate planning, trusts and divorce. She provides strategic solutions and is very knowledgeable and diligent.’
‘Zhong Lun’s private client team is a pleasure to work with. They know how to distill seemingly random facts into workable tools and ingredients in legal arguments. They demonstrate very efficient team work.’
‘Clifford Ng’s experience and positioning are truly unique in the market. He can grasp the situation and guide clients very quickly and directly. Chloe Leung is an exceptional lawyer who goes the extra mile for her clients. She is always on top of things and provides thorough and creative advice. She is able to explain complex concepts in plain language and clients often return to her for other advice.’
‘The private client team at Zhong Lun is extremely good at anticipating issues and troubleshooting. They take time to listen and provide truly tailored advice and do not simply work off a standard play list!’
‘Clifford Ng really cares about his clients and Chloe Leung is an extremely dedicated private wealth lawyer. Client focused, trustworthy and easy to work with! I highly recommend them!’
‘Clifford Ng is a very seasoned private wealth adviser with a particular focus on Canadian tax. He also has commercial sense. His advice is practical.’
‘I highly recommend Chloe Leung, who is a leader in the industry. Leung is very sensitive to clients’ needs and emotions and is able to guide clients through complex issues involving estate disputes and divorce. Clients rely on her a lot and have expressed that they feel relieved with Leung leading the file as she is highly insightful and quick to respond. I would also like to recommend Clifford Ng, who is highly regarded and a standout figure in the industry. He is experienced and analytical and can provide uniquely strategic advice to clients.’
Work highlights
- Acting as family office and personal counsel to a private real estate developer with assets over USD8bn in cross-border trusts, tax, wealth management, family, immigration, disclosure and compliance, litigation, loan financing, and M&A matters.
- Advising a China-based entrepreneur billionaire on trusts, tax, family, estate planning, securities regulatory and compliance, and asset protection matters.
Hong Kong > Real estate Tier 3
The real estate offering at Zhong Lun Law Firm is co-headed by land specialists Allen Yam and Louis Pe, who focus on conveyancing, probate, and commercial law, and Howard Wong, a seasoned lawyer representing clients in land related litigation and arbitration matters. The team handles a broad range of real estate transactions, from land acquisitions to sales, while also advising on the leasing of completed developments. Recently promoted as a partner, Iris Choi regularly advises Hong Kong-based developers and state owned PRC enterprises.Practice head(s):
Allen Yam; Louis Pe; Howard Wong
Other key lawyers:
Iris Choi; Christy Ip
Testimonials
‘The team can provide professional advice on time on potential problem cases.’
‘The solicitors are friendly yet professional. They can analysis the problems from different angles and advise the best possible solution to tackle problems.’
Key clients
Henderson Land Development Company Limited
Centralcon Properties Company Limited
Hong Kong Housing Authority
Bonjour Holdings Limited
Unicorn Stores (HK) Limited
Haifu International Finance Holding Group Limited
Goodear Development Limited
Central Treasure Lake Seafood Restaurant Limited
611 Bread of Life Christian Church Limited
Hill Prime Group Limited
Hong Kong > Dispute resolution: international arbitration Tier 4
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.Practice head(s):
Frederick Hui; Gilbert Leung
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Fred Hui is a rainmaker amongst rainmakers. Sound judgment, loved by clients and first rate.’
‘A well known top team in the market. Closely connected with the PRC market. Efficient.’
‘Fred Hui is highly regarded in the market. He is absolutely efficient and strategic.’
‘Great PRC connection.’
Work highlights
Hong Kong > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 5
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.Practice head(s):
Frederick Hui; Gilbert Leung
Testimonials
‘An amazing market leading firm.’
‘Fred Hui is a rainmaker amongst rainmakers. Sound judgment, loved by clients and first rate.’
‘Well known top team in Hong Kong. Closely connected with PRC and strong language capabilities.’
‘Fred Hui is the star litigation partner. Absolutely efficient, deep knowledge in the market and strategic.’
‘I have worked with several law firms in Asia, and Zhong Lun’s disputes team, and primarily Frederic Hui, have stood out as true professionals. ’
‘Fred is truly an international disputes lawyer. He understands the international elements of his claims and is not limited in his advocacy by the localist mentality that so many litigators have. Fred is keenly aware of what he can do in his jurisdiction and how he can partner with lawyers in other jurisdictions to best serve his clients.’
‘Very strong Mainland connections.’
Key clients
Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited
Goldin Financial Group
Falcon Insurance Company (Hong Kong) Limited
China Resources Group
China Minsheng Investment
China Minsheng Banking Group
Yau Wing / Fok Ying Tung’s Family
ShineWing Hong Kong
Kaisa Group
Da Vinci (HK) Limited / Da Vinci Home Collection (Hong Kong) Limited
BDO Hong Kong
eBay Marketplaces GmbH
Sing Tao Group (East Week Publishing Limited and Hong Kong Headline Daily Publishing Limited)
Qingdao Guolin Environmental Technology Co., Ltd
Bank of Communications
FTI Consulting
Bank of East Asia, Limited
Hongkong Zhengrong Energy Conservation Investment Limited
Fang Ankong
Gold Brilliant Investment Limited
China Asia Group (HK) Limited
Li Qing and 深圳韋玥創意投資有限公司
Global Industrial Investment Limited
Shanghai Gopher Asset Management Company Limited
Seeky International Limited
Zhang Wei
Au Yat Gai
RGC (Nasdaq Listed)
Work highlights
Zhong Lun Law Firm > Firm Profile
Founded in 1993, Zhong Lun Law Firm is one of the first partnership law firms in the PRC. With effect from April 17, 2012, it has been restructured into a limited liability partnership in accordance with the law. After decades of rapid and steady growth, today Zhong Lun has established itself as one of the largest top-notch full-service law firms in China, with over 400 equity partners and more than 2,500 professionals working in eighteen offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Chengdu, Chongqing, Qingdao, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Haikou, Tokyo, Hong Kong, London, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Almaty. Our in-depth expertise and close inter-department collaborations enable us to provide clients with high-quality legal services in more than 60 jurisdictions across a wide range of industries and sectors.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Private Client, Tax & Trusts, M&A | Clifford Ng | cliffordng@zhonglun.com | |
Private Client, Tax & Trusts, M&A | Chloe Leung | chloeleung@zhonglun.com | |
Dispute Resolution, Employment & Family | Frederick Hui | frederickhui@zhonglun.com | |
Dispute Resolution, Employment & Family | Gilbert Leung | gilbertleung@zhonglun.com | |
Corporate, M&A | Alan Xu | alanxu@zhonglun.com | |
Capital Markets, M&A | Henry Lau | henrylau@zhonglun.com | |
Capital Markets, M&A | Victor Pang | victorpang@zhonglun.com | |
Funds and Investments Products | Jane Yao | janeyao@zhonglun.com | |
Capital Markets, M&A | Jaycen Liao | jaycenliao@zhonglun.com | |
Real Estate | Allen Yam | allenyam@zhonglun.com | |
Real Estate | Louis Pe | louispe@zhonglun.com | |
Real Estate | Howard Wong | howardwong@zhonglun.com | |
Real Estate | Iris Choi | irischoi@zhonglun.com | |
Dispute Resolution | Terence Luk | terenceluk@zhonglun.com | |
Real Estate | Christy Ip | christyip@zhonglun.com | |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Ms Iris Choi | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Frederick Hui | Co-Managing Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Henry Lau | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Gilbert Leung | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Chloe Leung | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Jaycen Liao | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Terence Luk | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Clifford Ng | Co-Managing Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Victor Pang | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Louis Pe | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Howard Wong | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Alan Xu | Co-Managing Partner (Chairman) | View Profile | |
Mr Allen Yam | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Jane Yao | Partner | View Profile |
Languages
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TerraLex World Law Group (WLG)Notable Cases
- Advising a family office of a private real estate developer with assets of over US$5 billion on trusts, tax, succession planning, litigation, private equity investments and other compliance and disclosure issues.
- Acted for an independent trustee in defending two trusts and their underlying trust assets spanning multiple jurisdictions from attack by settlor’s creditors pursuant to Mareva Injunction Orders and Disclosure Orders granted by Hong Kong and Singapore courts
- Advised a group of over 15 PRC founders and executives on settlement of pre-IPO trusts and addressed issues relating to PRC tax laws, PRC foreign ownership regulations, pre-listing structuring and employee stock option scheme. The company was successfully listed on a major US exchange
- Advised PRC founders of a Hong Kong listed company on restructuring of their offshore trusts and addressed Hong Kong securities regulatory and tax issues and PRC tax issues
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