The talk was delivered by Dennis Wong, Vivian Wong and Kristel Ma of Cocking & Co LLP, a specialist construction law firm in Hong Kong. Cocking & Co’s lawyers have advised on some of the most high-profile and complex infrastructure projects in the region, and provide legal services to all parties involved in the construction industry from contract drafting to dispute resolution.
Dennis Wong
Partner, Cocking & Co LLP
Dennis obtained his legal qualification in New South Wales, Australia in 1999 and became a Hong Kong solicitor in 2005. He has since engaged in construction law practice at international firms in Hong Kong and China. Dennis is also a qualified GBA lawyer and an accredited adjudicator. Dennis is ranked by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners since 2018.
Dennis is ranked as “Thought Leader – Construction 2025” in the Lexology Index and is recognised as a “Litigation Star for Construction Disputes” by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2025. Dennis is also named as a “Leading Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Lawyer” and “Recommended Leading Front-End Construction, Infrastructure & Projects Lawyer” by Doyle’s Guide Hong Kong 2024 and 2025.
Dennis has wide experience in various forms of commercial dispute resolution including mediation, arbitration, litigation and adjudication. He specializes in resolving complex contractual and construction disputes and is proficient in advising on NEC.
Vivian Wong
Counsel, Cocking & Co LLP
Vivian became a Hong Kong solicitor in 2011. She has also been admitted as a solicitor of England & Wales. Vivian has advised and represented clients in various forms of dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation, adjudication, and litigation. Vivian is also named as the “Construction Rising Star – Hong Kong” by Doyle’s Guide Hong Kong 2025.
Vivian has advised on disputes and handled an adjudication concerning NEC contracts. She also has experience in handling arbitration, mediation and adjudication proceedings involving significant infrastructure projects.
Kristel Ma
Associate, Cocking & Co LLP
Kristel was admitted as a Hong Kong solicitor in 2020 and has five years of post-qualification experience in construction law. She has assisted with various construction litigation, arbitration and mediation proceedings, and has recently advised clients on disputes arising out of NEC contracts.
Dennis Wong, Vivian Wong, and Kristel Ma shared their extensive expertise, covering a discussion on the NEC ECC Hong Kong Edition and its defining features; practical insights into common NEC disputes and key takeaways for construction professionals; critical updates on ensuring NEC projects comply with the Construction Industry Security of Payment Ordinance (CISOPO) and other Government guidelines; and a deep dive into the mandatory adjudication process under the CISOPO; followed by an interactive Q&A session.
Cr Alfred Tang, President of HKICM, and Sr Eric Ting, Chairman of the HKIS QSD, presented certificates of appreciation to Dennis Wong, Vivian Wong, and Kristel Ma for their excellent presentation and sharing.
Special thanks to Cr Betty Lo, Chairperson of HKICM CPD Committee, for her great efforts in organising and joining this CPD event.
