Ivan Ng
Partner
Ivan is a seasoned commercial litigator, adept at navigating complex cross-border disputes with precision and strategic insight.
Partner
Ivan is a seasoned commercial litigator, adept at navigating complex cross-border disputes with precision and strategic insight.
Languages - English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Jurisdictions - Hong Kong, England & Wales
Ivan Ng is a partner at Stephenson Harwood, bringing over 30 years of experience in commercial litigation to his clients.
He specialises in handling intricate disputes involving shareholders, contracts, banking, and international trade, often with elements spanning the PRC and overseas. Ivan's client base includes major shareholders, banks, and companies from Hong Kong, the PRC, and beyond, who rely on his expertise to manage disputes and regulatory challenges effectively.
Ivan provides comprehensive legal support in shareholder disputes, banking and international trade issues, and insolvency matters. His approach ensures clients are well-equipped to tackle disputes over ownership, control, and financial transactions, while also addressing anti-money laundering concerns and enforcement of arbitration awards. Ivan's strategic guidance helps clients navigate the complexities of cross-border legal landscapes with confidence.
Clients value Ivan for his diligence and hard-working nature, as well as his ability to deliver results in high-stakes situations. His reputation as a seasoned litigator is backed by his extensive experience in managing complex legal challenges, making him a sought-after adviser for companies facing intricate disputes and regulatory investigations.
Dispute Resolution | A large number of employees in an Employee Shares Ownership Scheme in the PRC Sectors
Acting for a large number of employees in an Employee Shares Ownership Scheme in the PRC in a series of disputes in Hong Kong and in the PRC over ownership and control of the employees' shares in a listed company.
Dispute Resolution | A major shareholder of a listed company from the PRC Sectors
Acting for a major shareholder of a listed company from the PRC in a dispute with his co-shareholder from overseas over certain debts and inter companies loans.
Dispute Resolution | A Foreign Bank
Advising a foreign bank in relation to various stop payment orders made by the PRC Courts in respect of letters of credit negotiated by the foreign bank.
Corporate | Overseas Banks Sectors
Advising overseas banks operating in HK and in PRC on anti-money laundering issues in loans granted to their customers in Hong Kong.
Corporate | PRC Bank Sectors
Acting for a PRC bank in prosecuting 2 claims under various letters of credit in Hong Kong in which negotiations were made but the relevant payments were stopped by a court order made in the PRC.
Restructuring and Insolvency | Trustees of a bankrupt Sectors
Acting for Trustees of a bankrupt in a HK$30 million claim under ss. 49 (transactions at undervalue) and 50 (unfair preference) of the Bankruptcy Ordinance.
Dispute Resolution | Syndicated banks Sectors
Acting for syndicated banks in the winding up of a BVI company with assets in PRC.
PRC company
Acting for PRC companies in relation to crossed border discoveries and injunctions.
Regulatory & Investigations | Listed Company Sectors
Acting for listed companies in dealing with investigations made by the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and/or the Securities and Futures Commission.
BVI company
Acting for a BVI company and individual in resisting enforcements of certain share charges in Hong Kong.
