Founded in 2004, corporate and litigation law firm Timothy Loh is known for its expertise in the banking and financial services sector. The firm is experienced in representing clients in cases before the regulators and legislative bodies. Managing partner Timothy Loh has particular expertise in M&A involving regulated financial institutions.
Work highlights
Advising a leading US-based middle-market private equity firm on Hong Kong issues arising from its acquisition of a majority stake in the target business.
Advised an SFC-licensed investment advisory and asset management firm on Hong Kong law issues in connection with the client’s participation as a member of a syndicate investing in a HKEX-listed company engaged in the manufacture, sales and service of technology accessories. Other members of the syndicate included three MENA-based sovereign wealth funds.
Work highlights
Advising a leading global operator of a cryptocurrency exchange with spot and derivatives trading, DeFi, NFT and Web3 features with more than $8 billion of daily digital asset trading volume and 10 million users on SFC investigations and the new SFC licensing regime for virtual asset trading platforms operators.
Advised a Fortune Crypto 40 company (which is a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain and gamification focusing on the advancement of digital property rights and the establishment of the open metaverse) on regulatory issues in connection with the establishment of fund vehicles to raise capital for Web3-related investments, and on obtaining regulatory licences in connection with the establishment of a growth equity fund focused on investing in later-stage Web3 and blockchain companies.
