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Elaine Wong

Elaine Wong

Global 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Dispute Resolution

Japan

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

- International arbitration

- White collar crime and government investigations

- Anti-bribery and corruption

- Litigation and dispute resolution

- Commercial litigation

Career

Elaine is a partner based in our Tokyo office. Elaine works in the Dispute Resolution practice and has well over a decade of experience in Japan. Elaine focuses on international arbitration and regularly acts for Japanese parties in disputes arising from a wide range of sectors including energy, power, infrastructure, manufacturing, automotive and technology. She also represents clients in fraud, corruption and cartel investigations. Elaine has acted as counsel in arbitrations under the SIAC, ICC, LCIA, JCAA, HKIAC, VIAC, TAI and UNCITRAL rules. In addition to her work as counsel, Elaine also sits as arbitrator. Elaine is dual-qualified in Singapore and in England & Wales. She is licensed to practice as a registered foreign lawyer in Japan. Prior to Tokyo, Elaine practised in Singapore and in Paris.

For additional information on Elaine’s professional background, please visit: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/our-people/e/elaine-wong

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution - Japan

Expertise Based Abroad
Japan, expertise based abroad in Singapore

Individual Editorial

Elaine Wong is based in Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe's Singapore office after a period based in Tokyo, which she leverages to offer clients advice on cross-border matters. She often acts for Japanese automotive and manufacturing clients on a range of contentious matters, including investigations.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Elaine has been fantastic to work with, providing very sharp, pragmatic and crisp advice on both law and strategy.

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  • Elaine Wong in particular provides significant value. She is very credible in her combination of attention to detail and foresight, as well as a strategic approach towards the success of the project.

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