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Hong Kong, November 2025 – Ravenscroft & Schmierer has achieved a significant milestone by securing a place in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific rankings for another consecutive year. We are recognised as one of Hong Kong’s Leading Independent Law Firms in the category of Commercial, Corporate and M&A, reaffirming our reputation for excellence and client-focused service.

We are proud to announce that Ravenscroft & Schmierer has been recognised as a Notable Firm in the upcoming 2025 edition of the asialaw rankings, marking our third consecutive year of inclusion.

Former Campus Ambassador Jayson recounts the event he organised with Mr. Ravenscroft on the power of negotiation and methods of alternative dispute resolution.

A succinct guide for applicants on how best to prepare their LinkedIn profile as part of their application with Ravenscroft & Schmierer

Courts offer alternative (substitute) methods for serving Defendants in Hong Kong with documents in case ordinary service is unsuccesful. This article lays out the various methods available to solicitors when a Defendant has 'gone missing' and the substitute methods need to be employed for the court case to be able to continue

Ravenscroft & Schmierer, a leading law firm in Hong Kong maintains ‘Notable’ ranking in Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2025

Senior finance and investment professionals sharing their views at a recent panel discussion, covering tariffs, AI and changing China attitudes.

Hong Kong Budget 2025/2026 – third consecutive deficit, cost-cutting needed as revenues remain low, 10,000 public servants' posts to be cut

Law evolves, as does Hong Kong - David Ravenscroft provides a quick fly-over over 50 years in the legal profession

Ravenscroft & Schmierer ranked Top 15 ‘Leading Firm’ in 2025 Legal 500 for commercial, corporate and M&A in Hong Kong

Senior finance and investment professionals sharing their views at a recent panel discussion, covering among others the Chinese economy

What are an individuals rights when arrested by police in Hong Kong? Our advice: always seek legal advice and wait for counsel to arrive

The Home Return Permit is now available to non-domestic Permanent Resident status holders. We test out the application process!

For the second consecutive time, Ravenscroft & Schmierer, a leading Hong Kong law firm, has been recognised as a ‘notable’ firm by asialaw

Alex Robinette recounts her time as a Campus Ambassador with Ravenscroft & Schmierer and provides tips for prospective candidates

Law practice in Hong Kong is split into two branches: barristers and solicitors. Recently, calls to unify the professions have gotten louder

Ravenscroft & Schmierer Ranked as ‘Notable’ in Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2024

In this candid article, Kelly reflects on the criminal justice system, following her involvement in the retrial of a criminal case.

A comprehensive overview of choices facing law students as they reach the end of their studies - by Jonathan Tsang

Swiss, Austrian, Luxembourgish, Belgian, Irish and Hungarian can travel visa-free to Mainland China from 14 March