Boutique law firm Charltons specialises in corporate finance. The firm is experienced in representing domestic and international clients on cross-border transactions, IPOs, securities and funds as well as cryptocurrency matters. Julia Charlton, Clinton Morrow and Calvin Ho are key partners at the firm specialising in corporate, finance and capital markets.
Client feedback
“Commercially aware and good mix of finance, corporate and regulatory expertise, very responsive.” – Banking and finance
“Knowledgeable and attentive.” – Corporate and M&A
“Very responsive and professional. Julia is extremely knowledgeable.” – Investment funds
Julia Charlton
“Very clever.”
“Knowledgeable, attentive to client needs, excellent reputation.”
“Julia has great depth of experience in the HK market, which she combines very effectively with wide expertise across corporate, corporate finance, banking and regulatory matters. She is able to bring her expertise to bear in a focused and commercially aware manner.”
“Very knowledgeable, very professional and very responsive.”
Work highlights
Advised Oceanus Asia Opportunity Fund on the change of the fund administrator and related matters.
Acted for Victory Asset Management as the proposed investment manager in respect of establishing and launching VAM Global Master Fund OFC and a sub-fund VAM Global Multi Asset Investment Fund.
Advised Oceanus Asia Opportunity Fund LP on the change of sub-advisor for a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership fund.
Key clients
Caelus Asset Management, LongRiver Investment Partners, Seres Asset Management
Work highlights
Currently advising Liquid Capital Markets on its sale of the entire registered capital of Liquid Capital Software Consulting (Chengdu) to Mako Group Holdings.
Advising NSP on possible reorganisation options and the validity of a shareholders agreement in connection with a joint venture legal entity from a Hong Kong law perspective.
Advised Net Technologies on its restructuring involving a reduction in capital and distribution of assets in preparation for its proposed deregistration from the Companies Registry.
Key clients
Dah Sing Bank, Galileo Platforms, Good Taste, International Underwriting Administration.
Work highlights
Currently advising the sponsor on the proposed listing of Chengdu Xingyuechenshi Culture Development on GEM or the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
Currently advising Halcyon Capital and Eddid Capital on the proposed listing of a telecommunication and wireless network service provider offering network support services, network engineering and maintenance services, ICT integration services and sales of network support software in the PRC on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
Key clients
Alliance Capital Partners, Contel Technology Company, Hanson Robotics, Wing On Company International.
Work highlights
Advised CD&R Galaxy UK Opco on registration requirements in connection with the offer to sell common shares or the grant of equity incentive awards to employees and consultants in Hong Kong.
Advised KPMG Luxembourg on marketing compliance.
Advised Seres Asset Management on the offshore relocation of business of a Hong Kong SFC-licensed entity.
Key clients
Comcast Cable Communications Management, Luminous Asset Management, Mishcon de Reya.
