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Gwyneth Lau

Associate

Offices

Hong Kong SAR

Gwyneth acts for financial institutions, corporates and individuals on a wide range of contentious matters. 

She has experience in handling high-profile, cross-border regulatory investigations in relation to a broad range of issues including market misconduct and commercial fraud, as well as bankruptcy and insolvency litigation and commercial disputes.

Gwyneth is qualified as a solicitor in Hong Kong and is fluent in Cantonese, English and Mandarin.

Experience

Pro bono

  • Acted for a domestic worker and Justice Without Borders on recovery of overcharged agency fees.
  • Acted for a refugee in the renewal of his application for permission to work in Hong Kong .

Qualifications

Admissions

Admitted as a Solicitor (Hong Kong), 2021

Academic

Bachelor of Laws (Hons), Queen Mary, University of London, 2017

PCLL, City University of Hong Kong, 2018

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.