Founded in 1985 by mediator and notary public David Ravenscroft, Ravenscroft & Schmierer finds its niche in cross-border corporate and M&A-related work. It covers a wide range of sectors including finance, technology, supply chain and real estate. Stefan Schmierer, the firm’s managing partner, is well versed in commercial, tax and dispute resolution matters, the latter being led by Anna Lau. The firm strengthened its family office law offering with the joining of Samantha Bradley. It is also gearing up for Hong Kong’s virtual asset push with the hiring of Louie Lee, a former associate director of the Securities and Futures Commission.
Client feedback
“They provide a professional guidance and consulting service for current civil case.” – Dispute resolution
“They prepare for trial, oppose allegations and translate our statements into professional legal English.” – Dispute resolution
“They are well organised and go through the facts and documents.” – Dispute resolution
“The firm is fast while being careful, efficient without sacrificing details, and very professional.” – Private equity
“The firm has fast reactions, direct and close communication, and professional knowledge.” – Restructuring and insolvency
“The firm has professional and pragmatic solutions and good availability.” – Technology and telecommunications
Anna Lau
“She is always proactive to solve issues and provides good solutions for legal cases.”
“She is very eager, very understanding, and very responsive.”
“Anna is well organised and responsive.”
Stefan Schmierer
“He has an open mind, forward-thinking, friendly attitude, and speaks German.”
“He is efficient, professional and clear in his thinking.”
“He is pragmatic and excels in business etiquette.”
Work highlights
Advised a Korean businessman and his display panel company in a claim against multiple defendant fraudsters across the Asia-Pacific region for the misappropriation of the client’s funds.
Acted for a Hong Kong financial technology company to recover outstanding service fees and defend its position in three identical proceedings at the district court level.
Work highlights
Advised a shareholder on exit strategies in a Hong Kong and a Chinese entity, and options to recover outstanding shareholder loans and wages from the companies.
Advised the client (Target) on the valuation and transaction for a substantial share transfer to a Swiss company.
