Norman Hau
Global Guide 2026
Band 3 : Offshore: Dispute Resolution
Band 3
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Provided by Norman Hau
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Norman is a Partner and Head of Conyers' Hong Kong Disputes and Restructuring practice.
Norman is a seasoned commercial litigator with extensive experience in restructuring and insolvency matters and shareholders disputes in Hong Kong, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands. Norman is a fluent English, Cantonese and Putonghua speaker.
Norman has acted for listed companies, liquidators, private equity houses, fund managers, and high net worth individuals in their contentious matters involving offshore laws. Norman is highly regarded by his clients and peers for his legal skills, commerciality and strategic mindset demonstrated in complex commercial disputes, insolvency and restructuring cases and asset tracing matters, having been recognised in the 2018 Edition of The Legal 500 for his “great client management and general litigation strategy” and his ability to provide “sensible and commercial advice”.
Norman has also been recognised in the 2020 Edition of IFLR1000. A client commented that Norman is “highly experienced and maintains good relationships with clients. He can provide pragmatic and innovative solutions to tackle problems and, at the same time, has strong technical skills at his feet. He is also able to understand the required work and provide a cost-effective quotation to suit a client’s needs.” Another client added Norman is “efficient and willing to listen.”
Norman has recently been recognized in the 2023 Edition of The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific as a leading individual. Clients comment that Norman “had a very deep understanding and knowledge of the litigation system and procedure. He is a strategic thinker and is always a few steps ahead of his opponents. I have never seen an unhappy client. He is also Hong Kong qualified and proficient in Chinese, which means that he is an excellent choice for cross-border or multi-jurisdictional litigation. He is one of the few people in the world who possesses such a unique combination of qualities.”
Expert in these Jurisdictions
Jurisdictions:
Bermuda
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Expertise:
Arbitration Enforcement & Alternative Dispute Resolution
Asia Disputes & Restructuring
Asia Regulatory & Risk Advisory
Commercial Litigation
Dispute Resolution & Insolvency
Fraud & Asset Tracing
Fund Disputes
Insolvency
Insurance Disputes
Regulatory Disputes
Schemes of Arrangement
Shareholder Disputes & Merger Litigation
Trust Litigation
Languages Spoken
Cantonese
English
Mandarin
Articles, highlights and press releases
6 items provided by Conyers
Conyers Shortlisted in Multiple Categories at ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2025
Conyers is pleased to announce that our Hong Kong office has been shortlisted in three categories at the Asian Legal Business (ALB) Hong Kong Law Awards 2025: Offshore Law Firm of the Year, Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year, and Equity Market Deal of the Year.
The Importance of Collaborative Legal Strategy: China Medonline Inc.
Conyers’ litigation and corporate teams were recently pleased to assist China Medonline Inc. in relation to the withdrawal of a winding-up petition against the Company in the Cayman Islands Grand Court, and in relation to the sale of the Company’s material underlying assets and business.
Hong Kong Court Grants Recognition and Assistance to Official Liquidators in British Virgin Islands
Deputy High Court Judge Le Pichon of the Court of First Instance in the High Court of the Hong Kong SAR granted recognition and assistance to the joint official liquidators of Bull’s-Eye Limited following a letter of request issued by the British Virgin Islands Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.
Light Touch Provisional Liquidation Lives On: Introduction of the Restructuring Officer Regime
The Restructuring Officer Regime was largely intended to replace the pre-existing restructuring framework by way of ‘light touch’ provisional liquidation. Under the revised framework, the Court may appoint joint provisional liquidators (JPLs) upon an application by a company if appropriate.
Conyers Wins Four China Business Law Journal Deals of the Year 2024
Conyers is delighted to announce that our firm have been engaged on four winning deals at the China Business Law Journal Awards 2024. These highlight our commitment to excellence and innovation in legal practice across the Asia-Pacific region.
Conyers Welcomes Partner Crystal Au-Yeung to Hong Kong Disputes and Restructuring Practice
Conyers is pleased to announce the addition of Crystal Au-Yeung as a new partner to our leading Disputes and Restructuring Practice. This development marks a significant milestone in our firm’s growth and commitment to providing exceptional legal services in Asia.
Conyers Shortlisted in Multiple Categories at ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2025
Conyers is pleased to announce that our Hong Kong office has been shortlisted in three categories at the Asian Legal Business (ALB) Hong Kong Law Awards 2025: Offshore Law Firm of the Year, Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year, and Equity Market Deal of the Year.
The Importance of Collaborative Legal Strategy: China Medonline Inc.
Conyers’ litigation and corporate teams were recently pleased to assist China Medonline Inc. in relation to the withdrawal of a winding-up petition against the Company in the Cayman Islands Grand Court, and in relation to the sale of the Company’s material underlying assets and business.
Hong Kong Court Grants Recognition and Assistance to Official Liquidators in British Virgin Islands
Deputy High Court Judge Le Pichon of the Court of First Instance in the High Court of the Hong Kong SAR granted recognition and assistance to the joint official liquidators of Bull’s-Eye Limited following a letter of request issued by the British Virgin Islands Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.
Light Touch Provisional Liquidation Lives On: Introduction of the Restructuring Officer Regime
The Restructuring Officer Regime was largely intended to replace the pre-existing restructuring framework by way of ‘light touch’ provisional liquidation. Under the revised framework, the Court may appoint joint provisional liquidators (JPLs) upon an application by a company if appropriate.
Conyers Wins Four China Business Law Journal Deals of the Year 2024
Conyers is delighted to announce that our firm have been engaged on four winning deals at the China Business Law Journal Awards 2024. These highlight our commitment to excellence and innovation in legal practice across the Asia-Pacific region.
Conyers Welcomes Partner Crystal Au-Yeung to Hong Kong Disputes and Restructuring Practice
Conyers is pleased to announce the addition of Crystal Au-Yeung as a new partner to our leading Disputes and Restructuring Practice. This development marks a significant milestone in our firm’s growth and commitment to providing exceptional legal services in Asia.