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.

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Languages

English, French

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Awards

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Anna heads OLN’s Tax Advisory & Private Client Departments, where she provides expert guidance on a wide range of tax issues, including tax compliance, planning for tax efficiency, and transactional tax structuring. Her dual qualification in both law and accounting, along with her solid financial and banking background, positions her as a leading litigator for complex commercial disputes, particularly those requiring forensic accounting and a deep understanding of financial intricacies.

In addition to her tax practice, Anna serves as a Dispute Resolution Partner. She has acted in several high-profile and landmark cases in the High Court and Court of Appeal, involving shareholders’ disputes, debt recovery, civil fraud, derivative actions, contentious regulatory matters, intellectual property disputes, and complex probate matters. Her strategic approach has consistently helped clients achieve favorable outcomes, earning her high praise from those she represents.

Among her many accolades, Anna was honored as the Private Client Lawyer of the Year at the 2024 Asia Legal Awards and as the Winner – Hong Kong SAR Lawyer of the Year 2024 at the Asialaw Awards. These awards reflect her dedication to excellence and her commitment to delivering outstanding results for her clients.

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Admissions and Memberships

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Education

The University of Hong Kong

Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL)

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Master of Professional Accounting, Accounting and Finance

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Social Science, Government and Public Administration

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External Publications

• Canada Pre-emigration Tax Concerns – Overview, LexisNexis Practical Guidance on Tax Module
• Taxation in Japan – Overview, LexisNexis Practical Guidance on Tax Module
• UK Pre-emigration tax – Overview, LexisNexis Practical Guidance on Tax Module
• Businesses: Start up Sale & Purchase by Anna Chan (Partner, Oldham Li & Nie), Victor Ng (Partner, Oldham Li & Nie), Jonathan Chu (Partner, Horton & Wise LLP), Hong Kong Encyclopaedia of Forms and Precedents, LexisNexis, Second Edition, 2020 Reissue
• Coping with frustration: does a commercial tenant have a legal justification to not pay rent in the “new normal”?, by Anna Chan (Partner) & Martin Tse (Associate), LexisNexis®️ The New Normal Law Guide 2020

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Notable Cases

TAX ADVISORY

• Advised multi-national insurance broker and hotel chain on group structure to achieve tax-efficiency
• Advised on tax optimization and compliance issue of a merger and acquisition involving issues of China Land Appreciation Tax, Corporate Income Tax and Circular 698

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

• Obtained Mareva/ Proprietary injunctions, disclosure orders and default judgment in fraud cases TOKIĆ, D.O.O. v HONGKONG SHUI FAT TRADING LIMITED [2020] HKCFI 1822 and TAIHEI DENGYO KAISHA, LTD v. BOK JOENG HONG KONG CO LTD AND OTHERS [2022] HKCFI 2377
• Advised and acted for professional liquidators in the realization of assets, claw back, regulatory reporting of a number of listed companies in liquidation
• Obtained Winding Up Order in contested liquidation involving cross claim in different jurisdiction RE AWP GROUP LTD [2021] HKCFI352
• Obtained summary judgment, receivership, garnishee, charging order and other enforcement orders for clients in various debt recovery matters
• Obtained Wallersteiner Order in the landmark case of Waxman v Li Fei Yu & anor [2017] HKEC 561
• Advised on high profile white-collar crime case

ESTATE PLANNING, TRUST AND PROBATE

• Representing administrator of a high-profile estate in contentious probate matters (with intensive media attention) including the estate of Sir David Tang
• Successfully obtained Letters of Administration Ad Colligenda Bona and Beddo Orders
• Acted for applicants in Mental Health Ordinance related proceedings
• Structured and set up US foreign grantor trust for client

COMMERCIAL TRANSACTION

• Represented a global leading brand developer, on various projects and transactions involving Greater China, including (i) the JV arrangment of Ted Baker, the renowned British fashion brand; (ii) the acquisition of IPR of Hunter, an outdoor lifestyle British heritage brand famous for its iconic Original Wellington boot; (iii) acquisition of Boardriders, a global action sports brand with Quiksilver, billabong, Roxy under its portfolio; and (iv) the JV set-up for athleticwear icon Champion, the originator of the sweatshirt and a pioneer in activewear.
• Represented Hulic Co., Ltd., a Japanese real estate giant, on its Hong Kong acquisition of Rays Company HK Ltd., (holding shares in Raysum Co., Ltd., a Japanese listed real estate asset management and real property management company).

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Languages

English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Japanese (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2)

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