Profile
Gordon arrived in Hong Kong from the United Kingdom over 40 years ago as a newly qualified lawyer, having been recruited by one of the larger Hong Kong firms to join their litigation department. He was made partner and head of the litigation department two years later.
Gordon’s litigation practice continued until 1987 at which time he found himself involved more and more in commercial work and to cater to such and expand his professional experience he formed his own firm and in subsequent years, took on partners who brought with them their own degree of specialty.
During his 40 years in Hong Kong, Gordon has been involved in business both locally and internationally and both as a legal adviser but more often than not, as a businessman. Gordon’s direct involvement in business activities has given him a unique insight into the requirements of those who own or run businesses.
Gordon is involved in commercial work drawing on his experience of having been engaged as a principal in a number of businesses in Hong Kong and Asia. His philosophy in legal work is to give practical legal solutions to clients, to work hand-in-hand with them in their business development and offer a more rounded approach to business situations.
Gordon’s work also involves corporate finance, joint ventures, real estate structuring as well as commercial litigation. He also deals extensively with high net worth clients and finance aspects of Matrimonial Disputes.
In his involvement as a principal, he has extensive experience in hospitality, real estate development, publishing and brand creation and development. A large amount of his time is involved in the running of several charitable organizations both in Hong Kong and Asia.
What Others Say
Gordon Oldham is highly respected for his seasoned advice on a broad range of corporate and M&A matters. He leverages over three decades of transactional experience in Hong Kong.
– Chambers Greater China Region 2023
Gordon Oldham is the senior partner and a dynamic and enthusiastic lawyer.
– Client testimonial (Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023)
Languages
English, French
Awards
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Asialaw Profiles
Dispute Resolution – Senior Statesman
Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific
Private Client – Litigation Star
Chambers Greater China Region
Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Senior Statesperson
Legal Media 360 Market Sentiment Index
Corporate and M&A – General: Senior Statesperson
Dispute Resolution – General: Senior Statesperson
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Commercial, Corporate and M&A – Recommended Lawyer
Private Client and Family – Recommended Lawyer
Chambers Greater China Region
Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Senior Statespeople
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Commercial, Corporate and M&A – Recommended Lawyer
Asialaw Profiles
Dispute Resolution – Senior Statesman
Legal Media 360 Market Sentiment Index
Corporate and M&A – General: Senior Statesperson
Dispute Resolution – General: Senior Statesperson
Chambers Greater China Region
Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Senior Statespeople
Asialaw Profiles
Dispute Resolution – Senior Statesman
Chambers Global
Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Senior Statespeople
Chambers Greater China Region
Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Senior Statespeople
Asialaw Profiles
Dispute Resolution – Senior Statesman
Chambers Global
Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Senior Statespeople
Chambers Greater China Region
Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Senior Statespeople
Asialaw Profiles
Dispute Resolution – Elite Practitioner
Asian Legal Business (ALB)
Managing Partner – Finalist
Chambers Global
Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Senior Statespeople
Chambers Greater China Region
Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Senior Statespeople
Chambers Asia-Pacific
Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Senior Statesmen
Asialaw Profiles
Dispute Resolution – Elite Practitioner
Corporate / M&A – Leading Lawyer
Chambers Asia-Pacific
Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Senior Statesmen
Asialaw Profiles
Dispute Resolution – Elite Practitioner
Corporate / M&A – Leading Lawyer
Chambers Asia-Pacific
Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Recommended Lawyer – Band 1
Asialaw Profiles
Dispute Resolution – Leading Lawyer
Corporate / M&A – Leading Lawyer
Asian Legal Business (ALB)
Managing Partner – Finalist
Chambers Asia-Pacific
Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Recommended Lawyer – Band 1
Asialaw Profiles
Dispute Resolution – Leading Lawyer
Corporate / M&A – Leading Lawyer
Asian Legal Business (ALB)
Managing Partner – Finalist
Chambers Asia-Pacific
Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Recommended Lawyer – Band 2
Chambers Asia-Pacific
Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Recommended Lawyer – Band 2