Another debut firm on asialaw this year, Ravenscroft & Schmierer, founded in 1985 by mediator and notary public David Ravenscroft, 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.
Work highlights
Reviewed and revised the general terms and conditions used worldwide by the holding group for a leading international auto maker from the perspective of Hong Kong law.
Advised the client on internal restructuring of a group of companies engaged in the business of cryptocurrency and the operation of exchanges for the trading of cryptocurrency.
