Legal Services

Corporate & Commercial

At our firm, we provide comprehensive corporate and commercial legal services to clients navigating Hong Kong's dynamic business environment. As a premier international financial hub with strong ties to Mainland China, Hong Kong presents unique opportunities and challenges that demand sophisticated legal solutions.

The jurisdiction’s common law system, robust regulatory framework, and strategic position as a gateway to Mainland China make it a preferred destination for multinational corporations, regional enterprises, and investors.

We understand that in Hong Kong's fast-paced market, legal advice must be both rigorous and commercially sensible. Whether guiding a startup through formation, assisting with a multi-million dollar acquisition, or resolving a complex shareholder dispute, we partner with clients to achieve their strategic goals efficiently and effectively.

Explore What We Do

Corporate Governance

  • Drafting and reviewing board resolutions, company policies, and internal controls.

  • Advising on directors’ duties, fiduciary responsibilities, and compliance with the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622).

  • Protection of confidental information and trade secrets.

Acquisition/Sale of shares

  • Conducting legal due diligence for share purchases in private companies.

  • Negotiating sale and purchase agreements and shareholders’ agreements. Handling post-acquisition integration and regulatory compliance.

Formation and re-structuring

  • Incorporating companies in Hong Kong.

  • Assisting with incorporating companies in offshore jurisdictions (e.g., BVI, Cayman Islands).

  • Advising on corporate reorganizations and group restructuring for operational efficiency.

Minority shareholder rights

  • Resolving shareholder disputes and oppression claims. Enforcing rights under shareholders’ agreements and the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622).

  • Advising on exit strategies, drag-along/tag-along rights, and valuation disputes.

Regulatory and compliance

  • Advising on Hong Kong’s anti-money laundering laws.

  • Handling and advising on licensing and regulatory matters with the Securities and Futures Commission.

Competition Law

Compliance with the Competition Ordinance (Cap. 619) can be daunting.  Our firm has experience in advising businesses who have been investigated and assisting in relation to enforcement proceedings brought against them by the Competition Commission.