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.
Awards
2024
- Senior Statesman in Dispute Resolution – Asialaw
2023
- Ranked Lawyer in Corporate and M&A – Legal Media 360 Market Sentiment Index
- Ranked Lawyer in Dispute Resolution – Legal Media 360 Market Sentiment Index
- Recommended Lawyer in Commercial, Corporate and M&A – Legal 500
- Senior Statespeople in Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Chambers Greater China Region
- Senior Statesman in Dispute Resolution – Asialaw
2022
- Senior Statespeople in Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Chambers Greater China Region
- Senior Statesman in Dispute Resolution – Asialaw
2021
- Senior Statespeople in Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Chambers Global
- Senior Statespeople in Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Chambers Greater China Region
- Senior Statesman in Dispute Resolution – Asialaw
2020
- Senior Statespeople in Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Chambers Global
- Senior Statespeople in Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Chambers Greater China Region
- Elite Practitioner in Dispute Resolution – Asialaw
- Finalist – Managing Partner – Asian Legal Business (ALB)
2019
- Senior Statesmen in Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Chambers Asia-Pacific
- Senior Statesmen in Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Chambers Global
2018
- Senior Statesmen in Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Chambers Asia-Pacific
- Elite Practitioner in Dispute Resolution – Asialaw
- Leading Lawyer in Corporate / M&A – Asialaw
2017
- Senior Statesmen in Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Chambers Asia-Pacific
- Leading Lawyer in Dispute Resolution & Litigation – Asialaw
- Leading Lawyer in Corporate / M&A – Asialaw
2016
- Band 1 – Recommended Lawyer in Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – Chambers Asia-Pacific
- Leading Lawyer in Dispute Resolution – Asialaw
- Leading Lawyer in Corporate / M&A – Asialaw
- Finalist – Managing Partner – Asian Legal Business (ALB)
2015
- Band 1 – Recommended Lawyer in Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms –Chambers Asia-Pacific
- Leading Lawyer in Dispute Resolution – Asialaw
- Leading Lawyer in Corporate / M&A – Asialaw
- Finalist – Managing Partner – Asian Legal Business (ALB)
2014
- Band 2 – Recommended Lawyer in Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms –Chambers Asia-Pacific
2013
- Band 2 – Recommended Lawyer in Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms –Chambers Asia-Pacific