International Arbitration
Hong Kong
12 November 2025
Praised by clients for being a ‘premier full-service PRC law firm based in Hong Kong’ that delivers ’a comprehensive suite of legal services’ including both contentious and non-contentious mandates, Zhong Lun Law Firm regularly handles high-profile matters in the real estate, capital markets, and private client spaces. The group is under the joint leadership Alan Xu, who focuses on advising clients in cross-border M&A and joint ventures, private client specialist Clifford Ng, and experienced litigator and arbitrator Frederick Hui. Gary Li joined from Kirkland and Ellis in February 2025, bolstering the firm’s M&A and private equity offering, while Chloe Leung has an established private client practice focusing on trusts, tax, and estate planning.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Iris Choi is approachable, responsive and professional. She has deep understanding of both Hong Kong and mainland China business dynamics. Her proactive approach, clear communication and ability to craft solutions tailored to our needs made our collaboration seamless and highly effective.’
‘Zhong Lun stands out as a premier full-service PRC law firm based in Hong Kong, delivering a comprehensive suite of legal services including estate planning, trusts, family law, corporate, IPO, litigation, private equity, funds, IP and real estate.'
‘Clifford Ng is very seasoned, pragmatic and well respected in the private wealth industry with excellent reputation.'
- 'Chloe Leung is a highly regarded and outstanding lawyer who is willing to go the extra mile for her clients. She is very knowledgeable and her advice is solid. Able to explain things in a clear and concise manner - clients like her a lot!’
'Frederick Hui is an amazing character, an incredible rainmaker who brings in fantastic cases. He is particularly good at understanding how the English legal system works, and uses great barristers. He provides an amazing interface between the English bar and the PRC. ’
‘Their Real Estate Team is an expert in HK local property markets, who is in sync with PRC corporate rhythms. A true HK market insider for mainland clients.’
Key clients
- Kaisa Group Holdings Limited and Chang Ye Investment Company Limited
- Hui Kau Mo
- Nexus Point
- L Catterton
- Henderson Land Development Company Limited
- Hong Kong Housing Society
- Kaisa Group Holdings Limited and Chang Ye Investment Company Limited
- Hui Kau Mo
- Nexus Point
- L Catterton
- Henderson Land Development Company Limited
- Hong Kong Housing Society
Practice head
Alan Xu; Clifford Ng; Frederick Hui
Other key lawyers
Allen Yam; Gary Li; Henry Lau; Jane Yao; Jaycen Liao; Iris Choi; Chloe Leung