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.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘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)

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Frederick Hui, Gilbert Leung