Vivian Lau
Associate
Vivian is an experienced lawyer, specialising in commercial litigation and cross-border insolvency matters.
Associate
Vivian is an experienced lawyer, specialising in commercial litigation and cross-border insolvency matters.
Languages - English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Jurisdiction - Hong Kong
Vivian Lau is an associate based in Hong Kong, advising international banks, corporates, and professional insolvency practitioners. She has particular experience with cross-border commercial and family disputes, professional negligence claims, fraud, and injunctions.
Vivian’s practice covers a wide range of high-value matters, including multi-billion-dollar loan recoveries, large-scale audit negligence claims, and fraud disputes. She regularly advises liquidators on the recovery and distribution of assets, secures court recognition in cross-border insolvency matters, and has successfully resisted winding up proceedings against major enterprise. Vivian is also experienced in contentious probate, guiding administrators through complex estate matters.
Having previously worked at a reputable law firm in New Zealand, Vivian brings a valuable international perspective to her practice. She offers clients practical solutions, commercial insight, and decisive action in high-stakes and time-sensitive disputes. Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, Vivian is committed to safeguarding client interests and helping clients resolve disputes effectively.
RMB 4 Billion Audit Negligence Claim
Represented liquidators in an audit negligence claim worth approximately RMB 4 billion, involving dual sets of company records.US$27m Fraudulent Mask Purchase Dispute
Acted for a leading manufacturer in a US$27 million dispute over fraudulent mask purchases. Won the case and secured recovery for the client.
US$20m Equity Recovery for International Bank
Successfully recovered a majority equity stake in a Hong Kong listed company involving a US$20 million investment for an international banking client.Contentious Probate Litigation
Acted for administrators in a highly contentious probate dispute over a mansion valued at over HK$565 million, navigating complex family and commercial interests.HK$1.96 Billion Complex Loan Recovery
Advised and represented liquidators in a highly complex loan recovery matter exceeding HK$1.96 billion involving injunctions, and ongoing litigation.
HK$500 Million Debt Recovery
Advised a corporate client on recovering a HK$500 million debt owed by a major shareholder of a listed company, executing an effective enforcement strategy.Distribution of Assets to Victims of Failed Investment Scheme
Assisted the liquidators securing court approval for the proposed distribution of assets to creditors impacted by a failed investment scheme.
Cross-Border Recognition in New Zealand for Oil Project
Assisted Australian liquidators in obtaining court recognition in New Zealand to enable management of assets from a major oil field project.
Resisted Winding Up of a Chinese State-Owned Enterprise
Successfully resisted winding up proceedings against a Chinese state-owned forestry company in New Zealand.
Individual Voluntary Arrangement with cross border element
Assisted an individual in entering into a voluntary arrangement with creditors in Hong Kong, preventing trustees from recovering assets in Australia.
