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Christine Kang, Esq.
Professional Summary
Has significant experience in resolving cross-border disputes for over 25 years and enjoys a high reputation in international arbitration. Has advised multinationals on their international arbitration cases with major international arbitration institutions, including CIETAC, AAA-ICDR, HKIAC, ICC, SIAC, and SCC etc., involving a broad array of industries and areas such as international trade, joint ventures, construction, finance, insurance and intellectual property. Also regularly advised Chinese companies on their overseas and cross-border litigation cases, including successful enforcement of Chinese arbitration awards in various states of the USA.
Current Employer-Title
Han Kun LLP, New York - Partner
Profession
Arbitrator, Mediator, Counsel
Work History
Partner, Han Kun LLP, New York, 2025 - present;
Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP New York Office, 2021 - 2025;
Partner, JunHe LLP, 2011 - 2021;
Attorney-at-Law, Jones Day, 2007 - 2010;
Attorney-at-Law, DLA Piper, 2005 - 2007;
Legal Counsel, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Legal Department, 1998 - 2005.
Experience
Widely recognized for abundant arbitration experience, and was invited to serve as a member of the Council of AAA, the AAA-ICDR Rules Revision Committee, AAA Asia Advisory Committee, the HKIAC Proceedings Committee, as well as the WIPO International Advisory Committee. She has sit as presiding arbitrator, sole arbitrator and party-nominated arbitrator in a variety of arbitration cases, and is listed as an arbitrator on the panels of world major international arbitration institutions, including AAA-ICDR, HKIAC, SIAC, ICC, LCIA, WIPO, BAC, SHIAC and CIETAC.
Has extensive and successful experiences in Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) investigation, sanction, and compliance matters.
Partner of Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP New York office, Co-Chair of the China Practice and leads the China Arbitration Practice.
Technology Proficiency
Familiar with various online platforms and electronically stored information (ESI).
Education
Stanford Law School (LLM - 2011);
Law School, Renmin University of China (Master of Law - 1998);
Faculté de Droit, Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne (Diplomé en Droit Européen - 1997);
Law School, Inner Mongolia University (Bachelor of Law - 1993).
Professional Licenses
Admitted to the Bar: New York (2015), P. R. China (1995).
Professional Associations
Member of the Council of AAA;
Member of AAA-ICDR Rules Revision Committee;
Member of AAA International Advisory Committee;
Member of AAA-ICDR Asia Advisory Committee
Member of HKIAC Proceedings Committee;
Member of WIPO International Advisory Committee;
Arbitrator, International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) of American Arbitration Association;
Arbitrator, International Court of Arbitration of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Court);
Arbitrator, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC);
Arbitrator, Singapore International Arbitration Center (SIAC);
Arbitrator, Beijing International Arbitration Center/Beijing Arbitration Commission (BAC/BIAC);
Arbitrator, Shanghai International Arbitration Center/Shanghai International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (SHIAC)
Arbitrator, China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC);
Mediator, International Mediation Center of China Council For the Promotion of International Trade(CCPIT).
Recent Publications & Speaking Engagements
- On March 3rd, 2026, Christine spoke at the 8th Penn Carey Law International Arbitration Conference in Philadelphia in a panel entitled “Arbitration at the Frontline of Sanctions”. Christine shared some international arbitration cases where sanction caused the disputes, and analyzed how sanction elements have impacted the international arbitration process and the enforcement of arbitral awards.
- On March 9th, 2026, Christine Kang spoke at the 2026 California International Arbitration Week in a panel entitled “US- Asia Investment and Regulatory Risks: What It Means for Cross-Border Deals and Disputes” in San Francisco. She shared her views on the regulatory risk for investors into the China and US markets, how the sanctions give rise to disputes, and introduced Interim measures for asset seizure in Hong Kong and Mainland China.
- On November 18, 2025, Christine spoke at a panel entitled “When East meets West: Comparative Analysis of Arbitration in China and the U.S. ” jointly hosted by JAMS, CIETAC, and Columbia Law School during 2025 New York Arbitration Week. Christine shared her experiences and cases in China and US on Med-Arb, arbitration procedure and evidence, as well as enforcement of awards.
- On October 23, 2025, Christine moderated and spoke at a Dialogue entitled “Trends of Cross-Border Disputes Resolution-in the face of Geopolitical Changes and Other Factors-Our Way Forward” during 2025 Hong Kong Arbitration Week, which was part of a seminar of “Breaking Barriers, Finding Solution-New Strategies for Chinese Enterprises in Cross-Border Disputes” hosted by Han Kun in Hong Kong. The Dialogue panelists included Vice-President of AAA-ICDR Ms. Thara Gopalan and Legal Director of Tianqi Lithium Corporation Ms. Eve WAN.
- On October 23, 2025, Christine moderated a panel entitled “Arbitration under Global Shifts and Geopolitical Pressures-Key Developments and Challenges in Major Jurisdictions”, during 2025 Hong Kong Arbitration Week. The panelists included leading arbitration practitioners from various jurisdictions such as mainland China, Hong Kong, Russia, USA, UK and Singapore.
- On September 20, 2025, Christine moderated a panel entitled “The recognition and enforcement of Chinese court judgments and arbitration awards in offshore jurisdictions– Challenges and Strategies”, one of the panel discussions of the first seminar held in mainland China by ICC FraudNet, a global legal professional network for cross-border asset recovery under the auspices of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
- On September 12, 2025, Christine moderated a panel entitled “Across the Pacific: Trends in U.S.–China Arbitration” at the 2025 China Arbitration Week in Beijing jointly organized by AAA-ICDR and CIETAC, discussing the trends and recent cases in US-China arbitration.
- On April 28, 2025, Christine spoke at the OffshoreAlert 2025 in Miami in a panel entitled “Intelligence Briefing: China” together with Michelle Gon and Andy Liao, partners of Han Kun. Christine talked about her experiences in the cross-border enforcement of foreign judgments and asset recovery cases.
• On March 21st, 2025, spoke at the 7th Penn Carey Law International Arbitration Conference in Philadelphia in a panel entitled “Global Trends in Enforcement of Awards”. Introduced the update of China’s practice in enforcing foreign arbitral awards and shared her experiences of enforcing Chinese arbitral awards in various states of the USA.
• On March 13th, 2025, spoke at the 2025 California International Arbitration Week in a panel entitled “The Art of Arbitrator Selection” in Los Angeles. Shared views on the culture considerations in selection of arbitrators and the geopolitical split’s impact on parties’ approach in selecting arbitrators.
• On March 8th, 2025, spoke at a seminar entitled “Soft Power in Arbitration-Driving Inclusion and Innovation”
Locations Where Parties Will Not be Charged for Travel Expenses
New York and Beijing
Compensation
Hourly Rate: Not provided
Daily Rate: Not provided
Study Rate: Not provided
Cancellation: Not provided
Cancellation Period: Not provided
Comment:
Languages
English; French; Mandarin
Citizenship
People's Republic of China
Locale
New York, New York
