Listings: ALB Offshore Client's Preferred Firm 2025
In the dynamic world of international law, a select group of legal professionals have been distinguished for their exceptional abilities in handling complex cross-border matters across Asia. Asian Legal Business, a leading authority in the region, has recognised these top offshore lawyers for their outstanding results in commercial, corporate, and dispute resolution matters.
Edward Liu of Haiwen & Partners stands out as a leading expert in commercial dispute resolution, with a specialisation in international arbitration and commercial litigation. With extensive experience in cross-border disputes involving trade, shipping, energy, offshore projects, insolvency, regulatory investigations, and enforcement of judgments in jurisdictions such as Hong Kong and London, Edward's expertise is highly sought after. He has consistently been recommended by prominent legal directories and awarded for his contributions to legal and arbitration services.
Alvin Sin, based at Appleby's Shanghai office and serving as Legal Manager in Hong Kong, brings over a decade of experience in corporate, commercial, and regulatory disputes across Asia. His focus on high-value arbitration, litigation, and regulatory matters, particularly in offshore jurisdictions, has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor to investment banks and multinational corporations. Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, Alvin's regional expertise is further enhanced.
The Conyers team, particularly in Hong Kong, is noted as a market leader for offshore IPOs and complex cross-border M&A and financing transactions. Their lawyers handle significant offshore aviation finance, shipping, litigation, and restructuring matters involving global multi-billion dollar disputes. The head of their Hong Kong office was named on the Asian Legal Business Offshore Client Choice 2025 List, underscoring their standing in the region.
Carey Olsen, a reputable firm, boasts a team of lawyers based in Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, and led by partner Anthony Oakes. Anthony, who leads the firm's finance practice across Asia from their Hong Kong office, has a solid reputation as a leading authority on British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Cayman Islands legal matters. His practice covers a diverse range of fund structures, serving fund managers across private equity, long-only, and hedge fund sectors.
Notable lawyers at Carey Olsen include Matthew Watson, Amelia Tan, Helena Wang, and Kate Lan based in Hong Kong SAR and Singapore. Among them, Matthew advised on the landmark $1.13 billion green loan financing for Kingston Green Logistics.
Ogier, another prominent firm, is led by Nicholas Plowman in Hong Kong. Nicholas, who founded Ogier's Hong Kong office in February 2007 and built Ogier's Cayman Islands and BVI investment funds and venture capital practice, has been consistently acknowledged within the legal industry. He has earned a spot on the Asian Legal Business Offshore Client Choice List for six consecutive years and was named Offshore Firm of the Year at the ALB Hong Kong Law Awards in 2023.
Calamus Huang at Harneys, based in China, and Ann Ng at Maples, based in Hong Kong SAR, are also recognised for their contributions to the field. Ally Lam at Walkers, based in Hong Kong SAR, completes the list of top offshore lawyers in Asia.
These lawyers and firms are commended for their ability to navigate complex legal landscapes in offshore jurisdictions across Asia and deliver outstanding results in cross-border commercial, corporate, and dispute resolution matters. Their expertise and dedication to their clients make them invaluable assets in the region.
In the realm of finance and business, these recognized offshore lawyers, including Edward Liu from Haiwen & Partners, Alvin Sin of Appleby, the Conyers team, Anthony Oakes and his colleagues at Carey Olsen, Nicholas Plowman at Ogier, Calamus Huang at Harneys, Ann Ng at Maples, and Ally Lam at Walkers, demonstrate exceptional compliance with laws in the legal industry, particularly in handling complex cross-border matters across Asia. Their proficiency in dispute resolution, offshore IPOs, M&A, and financing transactions, as well as their expertise in international arbitration and investment funds, has solidified their positions as key players in the region.
