Praised by clients for providing ‘excellent expert’ advice, Conyers maintains a strong track record in assisting with Hong Kong and US IPOs, M&A mandates, and trust disputes. Christopher Bickley, Piers Alexander, and Mark Yeadon all jointly lead the team. Bickley is well-known for his expertise in IPOs and listings on the Hong Kong, London, and Sinagapore stock exchanges. The ‘superb’ Richard Hall is noted for his vast knowledge of pre-IPO financing and private equity investment matters, while the ‘excellent’ Norman Hau is recommended for his experience in handling shareholder disputes and insolvency matters, often representing private equity houses, liquidators, and high-net-worth individuals. Anna Lin is an expert in cross-border restructuring and liquidation mandates, in addition to share appraisal proceedings. Catherine Wong is noted for handling derivative actions and winding-up proceedings. Lilian Woo is a key contact for Hong Kong IPOs, and consultant David Lamb often advises on privatisations.
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Testimonials
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‘David Lamb possesses an unparalleled knowledge of the Asian offshore financial markets from his perspective as one of the most respected veterans of this market having pioneered Asia's structured finance and credit industry.’
‘Flexible, innovative, approachable, knowledgeable.’
‘My go to offshore firm. Super on top and familiar with matter and law.’
‘Norman Hau is my go-to offshore guy. He's an excellent lawyer. He is both commercial and technical.’
‘User-friendly and professional, knowledgeable and focused on clients' needs. Experienced practitioners who are very reliable and responsive.’
‘Chris Bickley - technically sound, pragmatic and responsive.’
‘They are generally very proactive and give commercial advice on an expedited basis, and on an economical basis. Excellent expert advice from a client friendly team’
‘Richard Hall is a superb go-to choice for Cayman and BVI law.’
Work highlights
Acted for Amer Sports in its US$1.37 billion initial public offering and listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
Acted as Cayman Islands counsel to PCCW Limited in connection with its strategic partnership with the CANAL+ group in relation to Viu International Limited.
Acted as Cayman and BVI counsel to K Cash Corporation Limited in connection with its global offering and listing on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. The global offering comprised a total of 125,000,000 shares, priced at HK$1.80 per share, raised approximately HK$236.25 million, assuming over-allotment option is exercised in full
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Richard Hall
Norman Hau
David Lamb
Lilian Woo
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Anna Lin
Practice head
Christopher Bickley; Piers Alexander; Mark Yeadon
Other key lawyers
Richard Hall; Norman Hau; Lilian Woo; Vivien Fung; David Lamb; Angie Chu; Wynne Lau; Anna Lin; Beverly Cheung; Ryan McConvey; Catherine Wong