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Partner: Gordon Oldham
Quick facts
Number of lawyers

49

Number of partners

17

Network memberships

Globalaw

Languages

English, Cantonese, French, Japanese, Italian, Mandarin and Spanish

Key practice areas
Corporate and M&A (asialaw)
Intellectual property (asialaw)
Restructuring and insolvency (asialaw)
Labour and employment (asialaw)
Dispute resolution (asialaw)
Private client (asialaw)
Industry Sector: Consumer goods and services (asialaw)
Industry Sector: Technology and telecommunications (asialaw)
Firm overview

Oldham, Li & Nie (OLN) is a leading independent law firm in Hong Kong whose commitment is to professional excellence and to tailoring its legal services to both corporate and private clients’ needs. Founded in 1987 by our Senior Partner, Gordon Oldham, the firm currently has over 40 qualified lawyers, admitted in one or more jurisdictions, including Hong Kong, France, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Canada and Japan. OLN also has a thriving China practice, carried on from its Hong Kong and Shanghai offices and when necessary with its associate legal network in Mainland China.

OLN prides itself on having a practical approach and a results-oriented outlook, adding value to its clients' business strategies and living up to its mantra: 'Practical legal solutions - on time, no excuses'.

Practice areas & sector specialisations
  • China Practice
  • Commercial Fraud and Asset Tracing
  • Corporate and Commercial
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Employment and Business Immigration
  • Family Law
  • Financial Service and Regulatory
  • French Practice
  • Fund Practice
  • Insolvency
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property
  • Japanese Desk
  • Notarial Services
  • Personal Injury
  • Private Client
  • Startups
  • Tax Advisory
Address:
Suite 503, 5/F, St. George's Building
2 Ice House Street,
Central
Hong Kong SAR
Tel:+852 2868 0696 Fax:+852 2845 6671 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.oln-law.com/
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Overview
Full-service law firm Oldham Li & Nie is particularly known for its dispute resolution practice. Gordon Oldham, Richard Healy and Anna Chan are main partners for dispute resolution, while Tracy Yip is a key partner for corporate and M&A. Oldham’s practice covers corporate finance, joint ventures and real-estate structuring as well as commercial litigation. It often deals with high-net-worth clients and financial aspects of matrimonial disputes.

Client feedback

“From a barrister's perspective, this firm excels at delivering impeccably prepared briefs – well organised, thorough, and strategically focused. Their instructions include a clear case theory and tactical recommendations, therefore saving my time as counsel in preparation. They treat counsel as genuine partners. Working with them is always genuinely enjoyable.” – Dispute resolution

"This firm is particularly noted for its specialist attention to family dispute resolution and rightly pride itself on its speedy and imaginative approach to dispute resolution." - Dispute resolution

“Swift, legal advice often incorporates commercial reality and financial feasibility.” - Intellectual property

"Professional, responsive, practical advice; law and regulations are up to date; and legal fees are always quoted in advance to give us a budget." - Intellectual property

"OLN's Matrimonial team stands out for its strong legal skills, smart planning, and deep understanding of the emotional toll of divorce. They are excellent at handling complex, international cases and sorting out complicated asset structures with precision. By focusing on practical solutions and tactics, they resolve high-conflict disputes smoothly while protecting the family's well-being and long-term wealth. They offer the sharp tactical skills of a top-tier litigator combined with the supportive care of a trusted wealth advisor." - Private client

“Oldham, Li & Nie is responsive, technically strong and provide clear, well‑reasoned advice on complex litigation matters. They are particularly effective at translating legal issues into practical, commercially focused guidance and maintaining strong communication throughout. Their support on settlement strategy and mediation, including advising on settlement ranges and approach, has been especially valuable.” – Real estate

Eunice Chiu

“I cannot speak highly enough of Eunice. Her briefs are immaculate, her strategic instincts spot-on, and her responsiveness second to none. She makes complex dispute resolution work feel effortless and genuinely collaborative. A real pleasure to work with—every barrister's dream solicitor to receive instructions from.”

Pamy Kuo

“Pamy is a very good listener with high attention to detail. She always takes into account the client's need when formulating her advice and proposed solutions.”

Jonathan Lam

“Jonathan is responsive, practical and provides clear, well‑reasoned advice. He demonstrates a strong grasp of dispute resolution strategy and is effective at guiding settlement discussions and managing stakeholder expectations. He is also proactive and collaborative, working closely with both the internal team and insurers to move matters forward efficiently.”

Stephen Peaker

“Stephen has a very hands-on and positive approach to resolving family disputes and is most sympathetic.”

Vera Sung

“Vera has consistently provided well-rounded advice where real risk considerations are often factored in alongside commercial reality on legal investments.”

"Deep legal knowledge with critical soft skills, trustworthiness, analytical problem-solving and emotional resilience."
Linked Reviews
Dispute resolution (asialaw)
Work highlights

Represented Ever Credit, a subsidiary of Kingboard Holdings Limited, in the winding-up proceedings against Country Garden Holdings Company Limited and the subsequent restructuring negotiations. The high-profile matter attracted extensive media attention in Hong Kong and mainland China.

Represented Guardian Properties Management in a commercial dispute with the incorporated owners of a housing estate. This is one of the largest fraud cases in property management in Hong Kong and was widely reported in the news.
Labour and employment (asialaw)
Work highlights

Represented a senior executive in a dispute with her former employer concerning the enforceability of post-termination non-solicitation and confidentiality restrictions. No proceedings were commenced against the client following our intervention.

Successfully represented a former chief operating officer in High Court proceedings against his former employer for wrongful dismissal, securing a favourable judgment and substantial damages, interest and legal costs.
Restructuring and insolvency (asialaw)
Work highlights

Represented a corporate creditor in high-profile winding-up and restructuring proceedings involving one of the largest property developers, securing a commercially satisfactory outcome for the client.

Advised the joint and several liquidators of a company on its liquidation, including regulatory reporting, asset recovery and realisation, antecedent transactions and the priority of debts.
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