Wilson Wang is an associate in Hughes Hubbard’s Litigation Department. Wilson represents U.S. and international clients in high-stakes controversies and complex business disputes, including U.S. congressional and government investigations, litigation in U.S. federal and state courts, and international arbitrations administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA), Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), and China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC).
With expertise in corporate governance and risk management, Wilson advises clients on developing effective internal control and procedures, particularly in anti-fraud, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, sanctions, trade controls and anti-money laundering. Wilson has extensive experience designing and conducting internal investigations across operations in South America, Asia, Europe, and Africa, as well as advising on regulatory inquiries from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, and the Department of Justice. Wilson also counsels on sanctions and compliance matters involving multilateral development banks (MDBs), including the World Bank Group (WBG), African Development Bank (AfDB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Prior to joining Hughes Hubbard, Wilson worked in the Shanghai office of another international law firm, focusing on international arbitration, anti-corruption compliance and investigations, and cross-border transactions for U.S. and multinational clients.
Author, “Columbia Arbitration Day 2021 — Confidentiality, Transparency, and In-Person Hearings: Does a right to an in-person hearing exist in international arbitration?” American Review of International Arbitration Blog (May 13, 2021)
Author, “TagTime with Alvin Yeo SC – Indirect Investments in Investor-State Dispute Settlement,” American Review of International Arbitration Blog (March 1, 2021)
Author, “Is it appropriate to conduct a remote hearing under the Swiss Rules of International Arbitration?” American Review of International Arbitration Blog (January 7, 2021)
Court Admissions
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Highlighted Matters
Representing an auditor in an SEC administrative proceeding, an injunctive suit against the SEC, and a civil action seeking over $700 million for alleged audit malpractice and fraud. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in SEC v. Jarkesy, the SEC dismissed its administrative action against our client, and we subsequently voluntarily dismissed the federal constitutional case against the SEC. The civil action before the New York State Supreme Court remains ongoing.
Obtained a judgment of acquittal at jury trial on behalf of an employee of a multinational company in a criminal case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, involving U.S. Custom and Border Protection, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of State, and the Department of Energy.
Represented a leading U.S. private equity fund in parallel HKIAC and CIETAC proceedings in disputes arising from real estate joint ventures in China and won a final award in excess of $200 million. *
Advised a US hedge fund in a potential HKIAC arbitration arising from its investment contract dispute over $100 million.
Represented a leading Taiwanese manufacturer in an AAA arbitration arising from a contract dispute.
Represented a Big Four accounting firm in PCAOB investigation in connection with exam cheating scandal.
Represented a global pharmaceutical company in over 20 internal investigations related to its China operations, focusing on potential FCPA violations. *
Represented another global pharmaceutical company in multiple internal investigations concerning its China operations, addressing potential FCPA violations. *
Represented a global software and cloud service provider in a series of internal investigations involving its China operations and potential FCPA violations. *
Assisted an integrity compliance monitor appointed by AfDB in supervising compliance rectification programs implemented by sanctioned companies and conducting site visits in East Africa, Australia, and China.
Represented an extra-large Chinese SOE group and its over 1,000 subsidiaries to obtain timely release from sanction imposed by WBG, including coordinated with compliance monitor and investigator to conduct site visits and investigations in the Caribbeans, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
Represented several Chinese SOEs and their subsidiaries in sanction proceedings, negotiations, and compliance inquiries by WBG, ADB, AfDB, and EBRD.
Columbia University, LL.M., 2021, Parker School Certificate for Achievement in International and Comparative Law, Columbia International Arbitration Association, LL.M. President, American Review of International Arbitration, Graduate Editor & Award for Excellence
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, LL.B., 2018, with Honors
