The ‘strong commercial litigation team’ at Norton Rose Fulbright is home to experts in disputes involving banking, contracts, trusts, estates, shareholders , construction, and defamation. Other key areas range from breach of confidence, trade secrets, data privacy and white-collar crime, to insurance, labour-related conflicts, cryptocurrency, fraud and insolvency. The Hong Kong-based group also fields sector experts in financial institutions, energy, infrastructure, natural resources, transport, technology, life sciences, and healthcare. Daniel Ng acts for financial institutions, corporations and HNW individuals in major disputes; Kevin Hong is an experienced commercial litigation and international arbitration practitioner; and Alfred Wu is ’always able to come up with a sound solution’. Currently a senior consultant, former practice head Camille Jojo stepped down as partner in July 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Dedicated and accommodating in terms of service - they are always there when needed.’

  • ‘NRF has a strong commercial litigation team that comprises various experienced partners.’

  • ‘Highly experienced in handling both court litigation and arbitration.’

  • ‘Alfred Wu is one of the sharpest advisers around - he goes from strength to strength and is always able to come up with a sound solution.’

  • ‘Kevin Hong is always hands on and familiar with the case even after instructing a barrister, and he has excellent commercial judgement. He is also strong on the legal and procedural aspects of cases, as well as a good strategic thinker.’

Key clients

  • Techtronic Industries Company
  • Kroll
  • The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
  • Deloitte
  • GFG Alliance
  • Eurasian Resources Group
  • Hip Hing Construction Company
  • Harbour Plaza 8 Degrees
  • Harbour Plaza Hotel Management
  • JSP International
  • LAE Technologies Hong Kong

Work highlights

  • Acting for a global hardware giant in successfully obtaining an urgent application against its former employee for misuse and misappropriation of the company’s confidential information and trade secrets.
  • Acting for a global natural resources group in an asset recovery matter against a Hong Kong company (pursuant to a cross-border cyber fraud scheme).
  • Acting for a Hong Kong construction company (as unsecured creditor) in connection with the potential collapse of a large airline in Hong Kong.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Daniel Ng, Kevin Hong

Other key lawyers

Alfred Wu, Camille Jojo