Zoe Dong

Zoe Dong is partner in the firm’s global International Arbitration group, and is based in Hong Kong.

Zoe brings a wealth of experience for clients in high-value, complex and multi-jurisdictional disputes across the Asia Pacific region and globally. Her practice has a particular focus on commercial arbitration and complex commercial litigation disputes with a nexus to Greater China. Zoe excels in devising strategic plans for clients and coordinating these proceedings across borders (including in Hong Kong, Singapore, Mainland China, London, BVI and Cayman).

Zoe advises clients from a wide range of sectors including technology, manufacturing and industrials and energy and natural resources. Most recently she has been advising large Chinese SOEs on a range of private capital disputes. She has represented and advised clients under the rules of HKIAC, ICC, CIETAC, LCIA and ad hoc UNCITRAL.

Zoe graduated from Peking University with a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and a degree in law before completing her diploma in law in the UK and PCLL at The University of Hong Kong. Zoe is admitted to practice as a solicitor in Hong Kong and England & Wales and holds a qualification certificate (non-practicing) in PRC. Zoe is also a solicitor advocate with Higher Rights of Audience before the civil courts of England & Wales. Zoe is fluent in English and Mandarin.