Rio Lau
Rio Lau

Partner

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Awards & Recognition
ALB Asia Super 50 Disputes Lawyer

Asian Legal Business

2024

Hong Kong’s Most Influential Lawyers under 40

Hong Kong Business

2024

40 UNDER 40

LexisNexis®

2023

Young Lawyer of the Year Finalist

ALB Hong Kong Law Awards, Asian Legal Business

2023

Hong Kong Rising Star

Asian Legal Business

2023

A Commitment to Excellence. A Passion for Justice. A trustworthy lawyer.

Rio represents banks, Hong Kong Main Board listed companies, major corporations and various financial institutions. He advises on commercial matters, joint ventures and financing transactions. Rio has also handled significant corporate and commercial transactions throughout his years of practice.

Besides, Rio has vast experience in civil and criminal litigation as well as arbitrations. He represents high profile individuals and corporations in proceedings on numerous commercial cases. He advises on a wide range of commercial disputes and debt recovery including enforcement, winding up and bankruptcy proceedings.

His practice also includes estate and trust matters, competition law, personal injuries and all other types of civil and criminal matters.

He has been an advocate in various interlocutory applications in High Court and District Court and attends hearings at Courts on all levels in respect of civil and criminal matters.

Testimonials

Rio is far from just another name in the Hong Kong legal sector; he is a force propelling it into the future. From legal breakthroughs to community service, Rio exemplifies a blend of excellence and well-roundedness that cements his position as a rising star in the Asia Pacific legal arena.

LexisNexis®

Rio has been recognised by clients, counsel and other work companions as a reliable and knowledgeable legal professional.

Asian Legal Business

Rio’s journey from Associate to Partner, significant cases, and contributions showcase an impressive legal career.

Hong Kong Business

Qualifications & Education
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Solicitor, Hong Kong (2013)
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Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL), Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), City University of Hong Kong
Memberships
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The Law Society of Hong Kong