Services
Overview
We represent international corporations, financial institutions, issuers, sponsors, and underwriters in complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions and initial public offerings (IPOs) on the Hong Kong Main Board, GEM, and U.S. capital markets. Our sector experience spans technology, biotechnology, mining, construction, manufacturing, and aviation.
Core Capabilities:
- HKEX Main Board and GEM IPOs
- S. initial public offerings
- Chapter 18A (Biotech) listings
- Chapter 18 (Mining) listings
- Cross-jurisdictional transaction coordination
- H Shares IPO execution
Overview
We advise listed companies and multinational corporations on daily corporate governance, shareholder agreements, continuing disclosure obligations, and strict compliance matters, drawing on the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, Listing Rules, and SFO guidelines.
Core Capabilities:
- Hong Kong Listing Rules compliance and continuing disclosure obligations
- SFC licensing applications (Types 1, 4, 9)
- Directors’ fiduciary duties advisory
- Shareholder agreements and corporate governance
- Regulatory inquiry responses
Overview
We deliver entrepreneurial, business-oriented solutions and act as general legal counsel for listed companies, government authorities, and multinational enterprises. Our expertise spans corporate governance, cross-border Greater Bay Area (GBA) structural setups, risk mitigation, and the meticulous drafting of complex cross-border commercial, licensing, and franchise agreements.
Core Capabilities:
- Corporate advisory and cross-border commercial strategies
- Cross-border GBA structural setups and investments
- Commercial contract drafting and review (licensing, distributorship, franchise agreements)
- Corporate compliance (IT, employment, data)
- Cross-border share acquisitions
- Pragmatic business and corporate structuring
Overview
We are highly experienced in cross-border M&A, offshore restructurings, public takeovers, and private transactions. We routinely design optimal transaction structures to ensure seamless execution and compliance across regulatory regimes in Mainland China, Hong Kong, the U.S., and Europe, acting for both purchasers and offerors.
Core Capabilities:
- Complex public company M&A and private M&A transactions
- Public takeovers and general offers
- Offshore restructurings and tax optimization
- Antitrust reviews and foreign exchange controls
- Licensed corporation and offshore (BVI) acquisitions
Overview
Navigating complex regulatory frameworks, we assist private equity institutions, asset managers, and corporate clients in the foundational structuring, establishment, and registration processes for specialized cross-border investment vehicles in Hong Kong.
Core Capabilities:
- Open-ended Fund Company (OFC) establishment and registration
- Cross-border Limited Partnership Funds (LPFs)
- Cross-border fundraising and compliance support
- Investment vehicle structuring and fund regulatory registration
Overview
We handle a broad range of contentious matters including high-stakes commercial disputes, cryptocurrency tracing, cyber fraud, aggressive debt recovery actions, white-collar criminal defense, and sensitive family law matters. We actively serve as counsel in arbitrations before the HKIAC and KCAB, representing corporate clients, financial institutions, and private individuals.
Core Capabilities:
- Commercial and criminal litigation
- Cryptocurrency tracing and cyber fraud recovery
- HKIAC and KCAB arbitration proceedings
- Banking debt recovery and asset tracing
- Matrimonial, family law, and contested probate disputes
- Employment and personal injury litigation
- Manufacturing defects and artwork authenticity claims
Overview
We offer recognized expertise in international mediation, providing practitioner-level dispute resolution services as well as professional mediation education and training.
Core Capabilities:
- International commercial mediation
- Mediation training and lecturing
Overview
We provide strategic, execution-focused services to brand owners worldwide, safeguarding corporate intangible assets through the full lifecycle of brand protection. Our practice covers everything from trademark portfolio management and registration to aggressive cross-border IP enforcement, licensing, and commercialization.
Core Capabilities:
- Trademark registrations, portfolio strategy, and acquisition
- Cross-border IP protection and infringement monitoring
- IP licensing, transfer, and franchising
- Financial restructuring IP liens
Overview
We draft and negotiate high-value financing agreements involving stakeholders across North Asia and offshore jurisdictions. We advise banks and financial institutions on local law compliance and complex regulatory requirements, including personal data transfer regulations.
Core Capabilities:
- Cross-border financing agreements (exceeding US$200 million)
- Local law compliance for financial institutions
- Personal data transfer compliance for banks
Overview
We specialize in comprehensive migration law, leveraging registered migration agency experience to assist individuals and corporations with cross-border interests, particularly bridging Australian businesses with interests in China.
Core Capabilities:
- Comprehensive migration advice and strategy
- Sino-Australian business migration pipelines
- Corporate migration for cross-border businesses