Beijing-headquartered Hui Zhong Law Firm has hired Kitty Zheng as a partner and Wu Hao as counsel at its Hong Kong office, strengthening its international arbitration practice.
Fei Ning, managing partner at Hui Zhong, said in a press release that Zheng and Wu’s expertise and experience in international arbitration would significantly enhance the firm’s service capabilities in this core area, particularly in supporting dispute resolution related to projects connected to Belt and Road Initiative countries and regions.
Zheng brings nearly a decade of experience in international arbitration, specialising in cross-border commercial disputes, energy project disputes and investment treaty arbitration involving Greater China. She has extensive experience at hearings, and is familiar with the rules and procedures of major arbitral institutions worldwide. Her experience also covers court litigation, mediation and dispute review proceedings in Hong Kong.
Prior to joining Hui Zhong, Zheng was a senior associate in the international arbitration team at A&O Shearman, where she practised for eight years across this merged firm and its predecessor, Shearman & Sterling. She has also worked as a tribunal secretary in arbitral proceedings under the rules of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre and the International Chamber of Commerce.
Wu has nine years of legal experience, focusing on construction and arbitration. His practice spans arbitration, litigation, claims, drafting and reviewing construction documents, and full-cycle legal services across project execution. He has represented a range of clients including owners, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
Wu previously worked in the construction and arbitration teams at Pinsent Masons and Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. Before transitioning to law, he worked as a civil engineer with leading international firms, including Arup and Gammon Construction.
Huizhong opened its Hong Kong office in 2020 and, in February 2025, launched an association with Hong Kong firm GH Legal, following nearly three years of co-operation between the two firms in arbitration matters.
