Managing Partner, MUNG Legal, Hong Kong
Expert in Blockchain, Family Business, and International Corporate Law
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Monin Ung is an international lawyer with extensive experience in blockchain, digital assets, family business governance, international corporate law, and cross‑border dispute resolution.
She is uniquely qualified across three jurisdictions—as a Barrister in England, an Advocate in Singapore, and a Solicitor in Hong Kong—and has advised a wide range of clients including listed companies, family offices, private funds, digital‑asset businesses, and blockchain developers across Asia.
With over 20 years of experience at international law firms, including Magic Circle firms, she has deep expertise in cross‑border M&A, corporate advisory, technology‑related disputes, and regulatory matters. In recent years, she has been recognized as a leading practitioner in Web3, AI, and emerging technologies, particularly in regulatory, governance, and dispute‑resolution issues.
Areas of Expertise
- Blockchain disputes & digital‑asset regulatory compliance
- AI, cloud, and emerging‑technology law & governance
- Cross‑border M&A, corporate advisory, and international dispute resolution
- Family‑business governance & succession planning
- Private funds & venture investment
- Web3 education & ecosystem development
Professional Experience
MUNG Legal (2018-Present)
Managing Partner
- Oversees legal matters for listed companies, family offices, digital‑asset businesses, and blockchain organizations
- Leads cross‑border corporate advisory, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance
- Handles legal and governance matters in emerging technology sectors including AI, Web3, and cloud services
Oxford Futurists Group (2017–Present)
President
- Leads Oxford University’s future‑studies community
- Drives international dialogue on the future of technology and society
Asia Pacific Family Business Club (2014–Present)
Founder
- Established a network for next‑generation family‑business leaders across Asia
- Supports governance, succession planning, and cross‑border investment
DeMung Ventures / WEB300 Academy
Founder
- Founded a private fund focused on emerging technologies
- Operates a Web3 education platform and trains specialists in the field
Clifford Chance / Allen & Overy / Troutman Sanders (1996–2014)
Corporate Lawyer
- Over 20 years at international law firms, including Magic Circle firms
- Advised on cross‑border M&A, corporate matters, trade disputes, and IP litigation
- Recognized as an early pioneer in blockchain‑related disputes and regulatory matters
Network
- Oxford University community
- Family offices and private funds across Asia
- Global blockchain and Web3 developer communities
- Regulators and financial institutions in Hong Kong and Singapore
- Emerging‑technology companies and AI research networks
Education
- National University of Singapore
- INSEAD
- Saïd Business School