Jackson Ng

(Call 2015)

Jackson is a Barrister and Partner at a solicitors’ firm specialising in complex cross border disputes. He provides strategic legal counsel to British Chinese and East Asian businesses, as well as high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) with significant interests in the UK.

In 2019, he co-founded Jackson Lyon LLP, which evolved into Duan & Duan UK LLP in November 2024, establishing itself as the London office of Duan & Duan - one of China’s most established international law firms, with 35 offices worldwide.

Fluent in English, Chinese Mandarin, and Chinese Cantonese.

Jackson is an associate member of 33 Chancery Lane.

White-Collar Crime

Advises individuals and businesses on financial crime investigations and asset recovery, with a particular focus on Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) cases.

His work includes account freezing orders (AFOs), forfeiture proceedings, and confiscation matters, often involving complex, cross-jurisdictional financial transactions linked to China and the UK.

He assists clients in navigating regulatory challenges, protecting their assets, and responding to investigations by UK enforcement agencies.

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Jackson acts for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and Chinese businesses in commercial disputes, including contractual breaches, shareholder conflicts, and cross-border litigation.

His expertise lies in resolving high-value and multi-jurisdictional disputes effectively, ensuring commercially favourable outcomes for clients.

Jackson also has expertise in professional negligence claims against property solicitors, frequently acting for Chinese investors in complex, high-value disputes. He is regularly instructed in multi-claimant litigation arising from negligent conveyancing and mis-sold property investments in the UK.

 

Representative Cases

  • Supreme Court Case: R (on the application of Wang and another) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] UKSC 21.

  • NIS v P & Ors: Acted for a company in forfeiture proceedings concerning a six figure sum and allegations of CIBL fraud.

  • HMRC v X &; S: Acted for a Chinese couple in forfeiture proceedings concerning over a six figure sum.

  • Police v YYZ: Acted for a Chinese student in forfeiture proceedings.

  • HMRC v X: Acted for a Chinese student in forfeiture proceedings concerning over a six figure sum.

  • HMRC v SEL: Acted for a company in forfeiture proceedings concerning over six figure sums and allegations of ‘underground banking’ and ‘daigou’. 

  • Police v KTL: Acted for a company in forfeiture proceedings concerning over six figure sums and allegations of ‘underground banking’.

  • R v F & F: Acted for 2 individuals in relation to an asset confiscation order under POCA concerning over £1m. 

  • HMRC v W: Acted for an HNW investor in forfeiture proceedings concerning over £3m and allegations of crypto fraud. 

  • R v Lowe: Advised the victim’s family in relation to a prosecution brought by the IPCC against a police officer. 

  • Advised Tier 1 investors into the special administration process against Dolfin.

  • Financial (UK) Ltd, professional negligence claims and any POCA related matters.

  • Advised airline companies in relation to their commercial affairs in the UK.

  • Advised on a high-profile claim against a UK airline that was widely reported in the international press.

  • Instructed on HMRC COP 8 in investigations into a Chinese export company.

  • Advised an international Chinese to manufacturer company in relation to commercial disputes in the UK.

  • Advised international Chinese companies in relation to their anti-money laundering and anti-bribery policies.

Qualifications

  • LLB (Hons), University of London (SOAS & LSE)

  • Admitted Solicitor – Advocate, 2010