Vivian Lau
Managing Associate
Vivian is an experienced lawyer, specialising in commercial litigation and cross-border insolvency matters.
Managing 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 a Managing 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.
$27 million fraudulent mask purchase dispute
Acted for a leading manufacturer in a $27 million dispute over fraudulent mask purchases. Won the case and secured recovery for the client.
$20 million equity recovery for an international bank
Successfully recovered a majority equity stake in a Hong Kong listed company involving a $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 a 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 an 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.
