大律师和仲裁员

吴家欣大律师

大律师和仲裁员

Admissions

2014

Barrister, Hong Kong

Academic

2018

Bachelor of Civil Laws, University of Oxford

2013

PCLL, City University of Hong Kong

2012

JD, City University of Hong Kong

2010

MSc Ecom. University of Hong Kong

2002

BS Information Systems & Marketing, Babson College

Practice profile

Eric Ng maintains a broad civil litigation and arbitration practice, with a specific focus on international commercial and investor-state arbitration in the technology, construction and transportation sectiors.  He regularly acts as counsel, arbitrator and tribunal secretary in complex cross-border disputes. 

Eric was previously Deputy Secretary-General at Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), where he oversaw arbitration, mediation, and domain name dispute resolution matters.  During his time at HKIAC, he gained extensive experience in arbitral procedure, institutional decision-making and the management of international disputes.   

Eric is particularly experienced in disputes arising from construction and infrastructure projects. He has advised on the development of Hong Kong’s construction adjudication framework and served as a consultant to the Development Bureau in relation to adjudication rules, giving him a unique perspective on the resolution of construction disputes.

Before joining the Bar, Eric worked in the field of Information Systems and Marketing. This commercial and technical background informs his practice in technology-related disputes, including matters involving technology transfer arrangements, digital assets, crypto-related issues and emerging technologies.

Eric is a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and is listed on the CIETAC Panel of Arbitrators.  He has also been appointed as arbitrator in proceedings conducted under the ICC, HKIAC and SIAC Rules, as well as in multiple ad-hoc proceedings.

Professional qualifications

Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)

HKIAC Arbitral Secretary Training Qualification

Appointments

Chairman, Hong Kong Bar Standing Committee on International Practice

Director, Vis East Moot Foundation

Committee Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (EAB)

List of Arbitrators, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)

Notable Cases

  • Represented claimant as counsel in licensing dispute regarding non-exclusive regional sales agreement in the technology sector.

 

  • Appointed arbitrator in SIAC arbitration, cross-border shipping dispute.

 

  • Party-appointed arbitrator in ICC arbitration regarding appointment of valuation expert.

 

  • Party-appoint arbitrator in HKIAC arbitration regarding allocation of points in private equity fund.

 

  • Sole  arbitrator appointed by ICC Hong Kong in crypto dispute regarding alleged illegal conversion of tokens.

 

  • Represented Claimant in CIETAC HK Arbitration in commercial technology dispute involving licensing and resale of cybersecurity products.
 
  • Represented Respondent in ICC Arbitration in construction/financing dispute involving construction of power plant in Latin America.

Publications

  • “Transnational Issue Estoppel and the Primacy Principle in International Arbitration: A Way Forward”, Dispute Resolution International Vol. 19, Issue 1 (2025), Sole Author

  • Arbitration in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide, 5th edn (2022), Sweet & Maxwell, Contributing Author (Chapter 27: Virtual Hearings)

  • The role of third-party funding and conditional fee arrangements in BRI arbitrations”, CDR Essential Intelligence, October 2023, Sole Author

  • “Evolution or Revolution? Virtual Hearings and Adaptation in the Face of Global Disruption”, Asian Dispute Review, October 2020, Sole Author)

  • “Mapping the Way Forward: Discussion Paper on Third Party Funding in ISDS”, ISDS Reform Conference (February 2019), Sole Author

  • “Feeding the Minotaur: Is International Commercial Arbitration Hindering the Development of Commercial Law?”, Asian Dispute Review, January 2017, Sole Author

  • “The Tobacco Wars: How Big Tobacco is Using Investor-State Arbitration to Combat State Regulation and a Lesson for Europe”, European International Arbitration Review (EIAR), Vol. 2, Issue 1 (2013), Sole Author

Awards

  • 20th Annual Willem C. Vis Moot – Frederic Eisemann Award for Best Team Orals (Winner) 2013

  • 20th Annual Willem C. Vis Moot – Best Individual Oralist in General Rounds (Honourable Mention) 2013

  • 10th Annual Willem C. Vis (East) Moot – Quarterfinalist (Coach) 2013 Deacons Prize (JD) 2012

  • Foreign Direct Investment Moot 2011 – Best Advocate (Honourable Mention)

  • 18th Annual Willem C. Vis Moot – Best Individual Oralist in the General Rounds (Honourable Mention) 2011

  • Frankfurt Investment Moot 2011 – Best Advocate (Honourable Mention)