Founded in 1977, Gallant is a full-service law firm in Hong Kong with over 40 lawyers. The firm offers services covering various aspects of commercial, corporate and property-related activities both contentious and non-contentious. The firm is also recognised for its banking and finance strength. A key figure to note is co-managing partner Philip Wong, who leads the firm’s commercial department. The firm welcomed Paris Hui as a consultant for intellectual property in May 2024.
Client feedback
“The Gallant team, led by Cynthia Tse and supported by Louis Ng, showed strong attention to detail and a collaborative attitude under a tight timeline.” – Banking and finance
“Gallant responded to my needs quickly and accurately.” – Banking and finance
“The law firm provides enhancement suggestions for the potential sale transaction, addresses our bank's enquiries, assists in conducting background checks on potential transaction counterparties, and coordinates with BVI legal counsel regarding matters involving BVI laws.” – Banking and finance
“Detailed and customer-orientated, quick and accurate in response.” – Construction
“Quick in giving detailed and valuable advice.” – Construction
“The law firm is efficient and well experienced.” – Dispute resolution
“They can clear conflict quite quickly and are able to provide timely and insightful advice.” – Dispute resolution
“In conducting litigation proceedings for us, Gallant gives reliable, timely, and professional advice to us consistently. We have been using Gallant's legal services for more than 20 years, and in those 20 years, it has always given us unfailing legal support.” – Dispute resolution
“Very effective at pursuing resolution.” – Dispute resolution
“Gallant is very professional and efficient in providing legal support.” – Labour and employment
“They could provide personalised advice and adapt to commercial circumstances.” – Restructuring and insolvency
Emily Chick
“Emily is our highly reliable litigator and problem solver. In handling our various litigation proceedings for over 20 years, Emily has been consistently meticulous and devoted to sorting out the best approaches for us to conduct our proceedings. Emily's work has always been of high quality and timely such that we could always rely on her. With Emily's help, we could save a lot of our work and time in handling the proceedings. Also, when Emily is handling our litigation proceedings, Emily always aims at protecting and taking care of our firm's interest. Emily sees things from our firm's perspectives and could be flexible with adopting different ideas and taking instructions from us while upholding the professional standard of the legal profession. Emily is approachable and helpful. Emily is quick in absorbing new knowledge and having a sound understanding of our firm's businesses, including providing wealth management, securities broking, futures and options broking services, etc. So, she is good at communicating with us and the barristers, who act for us in the proceedings, efficiently and accurately. The above attributes of Emily are the key to the success that enables us to maintain a long-term working relationship with her and Gallant.”
Andrew Chin
“Andrew is an outstanding practitioner with very deep expertise in arbitration and cross-border disputes. He is very detail-orientated, goes through every aspect of the case with a fine-tooth comb. He is a very strong advocate and could connect very well within the community.”
“He is an excellent strategic partner.”
Carlos Hsia
“Carlos is responsive to queries and can understand clients' needs.”
Frederich Li
“Frederich is equipped with sharp analytical abilities to craft winning legal strategies. He has strong communication skills to allow him to explain complex legal issues clearly and build trust with his clients.”
“He is responsive and detail-minded in his advice.”
“Mr. Li is very responsive and effective in rendering legal assistance.”
“He is responsive and responsible in legal work.”
Louis Ng
“Louis has timely responses and the ability to provide effective advice to the bank.”
Cynthia Tse
“She manages cross-border coordination efficiently.”
“Cynthia demonstrated professionalism and efficiency, always acting with the client's best interest in mind.”
Work highlights
Advised a Hong Kong note-issuing bank on term and revolving loan facilities of up to HK$5 billion ($637 million) to the controlling shareholder of a listed group.
Advised a PRC state-owned Hong Kong bank on the standstill arrangement in relation to facilities of HK$495 million ($63 million) to a multinational listed group.
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.
Work highlights
Acted as Hong Kong counsel to the joint sponsors for WellCell Holdings on its HK$125 million ($16 million) IPO on the HKEX. The listed company has performed very well following the closing of the IPO.
Advised the joint sponsors, joint overall coordinators and the underwriters in connection with the proposed listing of Siory Holdings, a leading online literature intellectual property company in China with strong full-chain IP development, operations, and commercialisation capabilities and a significant fan base, on the HKEX.
Eric Chow & Co in association with Commerce & Finance Law Offices covers a wide range of practice in the financial markets. It consistently represents leading international and Chinese financial institutions as underwriters and sponsors in connection with equity transactions. Managing partner Eric Chow is the key contact of the firm. He specialises in corporate finance with a strong expertise in sectors including pharmaceuticals and life sciences, and technology and telecommunications. Other notable practitioners in the firm include partner Priscilla Lee and Brandon Chow.
Work highlights
Represented Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) as sponsor in the listing and IPO of Nanshan Aluminium International Holdings on the HKEX.
Represented Concord Healthcare in its $82.9 million global offering and IPO of H-shares on the HKEX.
Key clients
CEB International Capital Corporation, China Everbright Capital, Nuobikan Artificial Intelligence Technology
Haiwen & Partners, founded in 1992, is one of the leading law firms in China. The firm has a long-standing reputation for its expertise in a broad range of practice areas. Recognising the strategic importance of Hong Kong as an international financial centre, Haiwen established its Hong Kong office in 2017. This move was aimed at enhancing the firm's ability to provide comprehensive legal services that bridge mainland China and the global marketplace. The Hong Kong office is staffed with experienced legal professionals who possess deep knowledge of Chinese law and culture, as well as international legal acumen. The team includes key partners Philip Chan and Tom Chau.
Client feedback
"Haiwen & Partners stands out for its consistently proactive approach, deep legal expertise, and strong commercial awareness. The firm delivers high-quality legal services while being mindful of cost-efficiency, which is especially important in large-scale projects. They are responsive, professional, and highly reliable under pressure. Their ability to coordinate multi-jurisdictional matters and maintain a solutions-focused mindset is particularly impressive." – Banking and finance
"It has an extremely hardworking and efficient team, experienced in navigating complex cross-border disputes and strategies." – Dispute resolution
"Haiwen responded quickly and provided a holistic and professional approach to our needs." – Energy
Hallam Chow
"Hallam is highly professional, knowledgeable, and reliable. He demonstrates excellent judgement, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. His deep knowledge and effectiveness impressed not only me as the client, but also the sponsors and lenders. He consistently added value and earned the trust of everyone involved in the transaction."
Edward Liu
"Very responsible and organized, particularly good at formulating cross-border litigation strategy."
Boya Shen
"Boya is very knowledgeable in the renewable energy field. He is both extremely quick and precise in terms of his response."
Work highlights
Advised China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation on issuing 2.39 billion A-shares to its controlling shareholder, China Petroleum and Chemical Group Corporation, by private placement completed with the Shanghai branch of the China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation.
Advised Genor Biopharma on its reverse takeover of Edding Group through a merger, involving a whitewash waiver application and navigating complex regulatory requirements under Hong Kong's Listing Rules and Takeovers Code.
Represented TCMTech in its proposed initial public offering and listing on the HKEX (APIP published).
Key clients
Didi Chuxing
Han Kun Hong Kong, as Han Kun's branch law firm in Hong Kong, is duly licensed and eligible to independently provide legal services in Hong Kong SAR, China. Han Kun Law Offices is a leading full-service law firm mainly providing legal services regarding listing in Hong Kong, public offering, private equity financing, cross-border M&A, funds establishment, financial services monitoring and regulatory compliance, as well as dispute resolution to international and domestic clients, while being an expert in providing high-quality legal services in intellectual property and labour relations. Tao Li and Felix Miao are two key partners in the firm.
Work highlights
Advised the joint lead managers and initial purchasers as to the US law in connection with the issuance of $330 million senior notes due 2028 by China Hongqiao Group. This was the first China high-yield bond offering in 2025 and one of the very few since 2023.
Represented TCMTech in its proposed initial public offering and listing on the HKEX.
Key clients
ABCI Capital, Guangzhou Xiao Noodles Catering Management, Yeahka
Jingtian & Gongcheng Hong Kong office is a law firm incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong, which is qualified to practice Hong Kong law and capable of providing Hong Kong legal services independently. The lawyers are committed to providing clients with quality legal services and practical business advice, designing innovative legal structures and creative solutions for transactions to solve complex cases involving multiple fields. Representative matters include capital markets, cross-border investment, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory and compliance issues, dispute resolution, restructuring and insolvency. Stephen Luo is a key partner for capital markets in the firm.
Work highlights
Advised Voicecomm Technology on its HK$664 million ($84.6 million) IPO on the HKEX. This IPO marked a significant milestone in the company’s development, further solidifying its leadership position in the interactive AI sector.
Acted as the mainland and Hong Kong legal counsel to the sponsor and underwriter for New Gonow’s HK$305 million ($39 million) IPO. As the first listed company in China’s recreational vehicle (RV) industry, this milestone achievement not only provided New Gonow with critical capital support to expand its global business but also marked the emergence of a Chinese RV brand on the international stage.
Key clients
CCB International, Helens, Saimo Technology
Stevenson Wong & Co provides corporate legal services supporting clients in commercial law in Hong Kong and China. The firm’s corporate finance practice was established through its association with PRC firm, AllBright Law Offices. A key figure to note is partner Hank Lo, who heads the firm’s corporate finance practice. He specialises in capital markets, corporate finance and M&A. Gordon Tsang is another key partner, and he has experience in handling a wide range of corporate and commercial matters.
Work highlights
Acted as the Hong Kong legal adviser to Pacific Century Securities, the underwriter of CBL International, in CBL’s successful listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Acted as the Hong Kong legal adviser to Revere Securities, the underwriter of Millennium Group International Holdings, in the company’s successful listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Key clients
Garden Stage.
Founded in 2016, Tian Yuan Law Firm maintains a diverse and full-service Hong Kong capital market practice, advising on a wide array of matters. Tian Yuan Hong Kong specialises in offering legal services for IPO projects within new economy sectors such as consumer goods and services, healthcare, and telecommunications. Tian Yuan possesses a thorough comprehension of the business models and the requirements of its clients.
Work highlights
Acted as the Hong Kong legal advisers of the sponsor and underwriter in Qingdao Windaka Technology’s IPO on the HKEX.
Acted as the Hong Kong legal advisers of Changjiu Holdings and assisted Changjiu Holdings in its successful listing with an offering size of approximately $38.6 million on the HKEX on January 9, 2024.
Key clients
Anhui Conch Material Technology, Beijing Biostar Pharmaceuticals, Hollwin Urban Operation Service Group, Tianjin Construction Development Group
Founded in 2023, YYC Legal is an all-encompassing law firm with a global outlook and strong cultural roots in Hong Kong. With a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape, they are committed to delivering high-quality legal services with a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness. YYC Legal's strategic partnership is with East & Concord Partners. Victor Yang and Rossana Chu are two key partners in the firm.
Work highlights
Advised on the placing of shares in Modern Living Investments Holdings held by Chun Wo Overseas Holdings with gross proceeds of $6.5 million.
With a track record of handling construction and infrastructure deals, Cocking & Co is one of the fast-growing law firms in Hong Kong. The firm provides legal services across the entire project life cycle from environmental impact assessment study, design and development, and procurement through to contract drafting, tendering, contract administration, completion and dispute resolution. Key figures in the firm include partners Ian Cocking and Dennis Wong.
Work highlights
Advised the National Petrochemical Industrial Company in a High Court action against an engineering consultant in a dispute concerning an explosion at a petrochemical plant in the Middle East. This matter is significant to the employer in recovering the loss and damage suffered in the explosion incidents in Saudi Arabia.
Key clients
Ng Chiu Construction, Yearfull Contracting
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.
Work highlights
Advised the client on the acquisition of a financial services group comprising SFC licensed entities previously operated by a group listed on the HKEX.
Advised the client in connection with consulting with the SFC of Hong Kong in connection with consent for making partial offers for acquiring shares of certain identified target HKEX-listed issuers, the shares of which are suspended from trading, including the obtaining of a waiver for making the “low-ball” offer at a material discount, as well as a further waiver for making a partial offer at a specified range.
GPS Legal is a transactional and dispute resolution-focused law firm founded in 2017 which provides high-quality, value-based legal services and solutions across Asia. GPS Legal has extensive client, business and legal connections and relationships across the Asia-Pacific region. Its client base encompasses multinational and local companies, with a wide range of sizes and from a broad range of industries, including the financial, technology, construction, retail and health sectors, as well as high-net-worth individuals.
Work highlights
Advised RAS on its acquisition of six Hong Kong-based racing publications and a data service through its subsidiary RASA, significantly expanding its presence in Hong Kong's distinguished wagering market.
Advised S&Techs on its acquisition of a majority stake in One Space, an architecture and technology design service provider with offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Macau.
Key clients
Apex Retail, Grassland Finance, Lark Hill
Ribeiro Hui advises clients on distribution, franchising and licensing in both non-contentious and contentious matters, involving M&A, regulatory compliance in the aforesaid areas, and dispute resolution. Two key partners to note are George Ribeiro and Dominic Hui.
Work highlights
Acted as a greater counsel for clients in corporate restructure of the group and acquisitions of businesses, prepared share acquisition, assets transfer and merger agreements, ancillary agreements and advice on labour and employment, secondments, intellectual property licence arrangements, anti-trust and regulatory compliance.
Woo Kwan Lee & Lo is a venerable law firm in Hong Kong. The firm was founded by four named solicitors in 1973. Over the years, it has expanded into a strong team with more than 70 lawyers including 32 partners, 15 consultants and 33 assistant solicitors, providing a complete range of legal services for large commercial entities as well as individuals through its three major departments (corporate and commercial, conveyancing, and litigation) and its PRC division.
Client feedback
“The partners of the firm are responsive and very professional with expertise in M&A, regulatory compliance, real estate and leasing, and are able to provide practical and timely legal solutions to transactions with high time pressure.” – Corporate and M&A
“WKLL exhibited comprehensive knowledge on Hong Kong laws and regulations and ensured the timely compliance of the company with applicable regulatory requirements. Furthermore, WKLL prepared the legal documentation in an efficient manner and demonstrated flexibility taking into account the interests of different stakeholders as well as the commercial interest of the company. In view of our long-term cooperation, WKLL is well aware of the company’s core values and business objectives. Thus, they are able to provide the company with feasible plans to achieve desired outcomes. The above makes WKLL stand out from other firms.” – Corporate and M&A
Carmelo Lee
“Mr. Lee exhibited comprehensive knowledge of the local laws and regulations and extensive experience in corporate and commercial M&A transactions. He demonstrated professionalism in advising the company of legal risks and approval requirements from Hong Kong law perspectives and was able to assist the company in ensuring the compliance of applicable regulations. Moreover, he was capable of timely providing the company with practical advice and feasible plans to achieve desirable legal outcomes in the face of an ever-changing commercial environment.”
Kelvin Tam
“Kelvin is experienced in corporate laws and the regulatory framework of REITs, able to provide a one-stop-shop solution. He is a good client manager, able to communicate well with clients. He is also reachable outside office hours and responsive to questions on an urgent basis.”
Work highlights
Acted for CK Asset Holdings in relation to the disposal by its subsidiaries of equity interest in companies holding the development known as “21 Borrett Road” situated at No. 21 Borrett Road, Hong Kong.
Acted for EcoCeres in relation to an equity investment by Bain Capital Private Equity.
Founded in 2023, YYC Legal is an all-encompassing law firm with a global outlook and strong cultural roots in Hong Kong. With a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape, they are committed to delivering high-quality legal services with a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness. YYC Legal's strategic partnership is with East & Concord Partners. Victor Yang and Rossana Chu are two key partners in the firm.
Work highlights
Acted for Li-Ning Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, which formed a joint venture with HongShan Capital with an investment amount totalling $25.6 million.
PRC law firm Fangda Partners opened its office in Hong Kong in 2012. The Hong Kong office advises on the full range of commercial matters. Partner Peter Yuen is head of the firm's dispute resolution practice. His practice covers international and regional arbitration, China-related commercial arbitration and commercial litigation.
Work highlights
Advised SAIF Partners, the private equity fund in China, in its proceedings brought by a former partner of SAIF Partners over breach of agreement.
Represented Perfect Growth, a Hong Kong-listed company that owns eFun Read, in its defence of Hong Kong court proceedings commenced by Convoy Global Holdings.
Key clients
LIXIL Corporation, World Laureates Management, YishengBio (Hong Kong) Holdings
Gall is a dispute resolution boutique with four dedicated disputes partners specialising across all forms of litigation, arbitration and mediation. Senior partner Nick Gall leads the firm’s litigation practice. He has extensive experience in dealing with multi-jurisdictional fraud and international asset tracing litigation.
Work highlights
Represented New York State as victim in the civil fraud proceedings brought by, and against, various suppliers and intermediaries to enjoin and seek recovery of more than $30 million fraudulently diverted from state Covid-19 emergency funds earmarked for the purchase of Chinese medical ventilators.
Acted for Ace Lead Profits and Baiqing Shao against 93 plaintiffs in relation to a trust dispute and injunction concerning the privatisation of Hollysys Automation Technologies.
Key clients
Agricultural Bank of China, Aria Commodities, VIG Partners
Founded in 1977, Gallant is a full-service law firm in Hong Kong with over 40 lawyers. The firm offers services covering various aspects of commercial, corporate and property-related activities both contentious and non-contentious. The firm is also recognised for its banking and finance strength. A key figure to note is co-managing partner Philip Wong, who leads the firm’s commercial department. The firm welcomed Paris Hui as a consultant for intellectual property in May 2024.
Client feedback
“The Gallant team, led by Cynthia Tse and supported by Louis Ng, showed strong attention to detail and a collaborative attitude under a tight timeline.” – Banking and finance
“Gallant responded to my needs quickly and accurately.” – Banking and finance
“The law firm provides enhancement suggestions for the potential sale transaction, addresses our bank's enquiries, assists in conducting background checks on potential transaction counterparties, and coordinates with BVI legal counsel regarding matters involving BVI laws.” – Banking and finance
“Detailed and customer-orientated, quick and accurate in response.” – Construction
“Quick in giving detailed and valuable advice.” – Construction
“The law firm is efficient and well experienced.” – Dispute resolution
“They can clear conflict quite quickly and are able to provide timely and insightful advice.” – Dispute resolution
“In conducting litigation proceedings for us, Gallant gives reliable, timely, and professional advice to us consistently. We have been using Gallant's legal services for more than 20 years, and in those 20 years, it has always given us unfailing legal support.” – Dispute resolution
“Very effective at pursuing resolution.” – Dispute resolution
“Gallant is very professional and efficient in providing legal support.” – Labour and employment
“They could provide personalised advice and adapt to commercial circumstances.” – Restructuring and insolvency
Emily Chick
“Emily is our highly reliable litigator and problem solver. In handling our various litigation proceedings for over 20 years, Emily has been consistently meticulous and devoted to sorting out the best approaches for us to conduct our proceedings. Emily's work has always been of high quality and timely such that we could always rely on her. With Emily's help, we could save a lot of our work and time in handling the proceedings. Also, when Emily is handling our litigation proceedings, Emily always aims at protecting and taking care of our firm's interest. Emily sees things from our firm's perspectives and could be flexible with adopting different ideas and taking instructions from us while upholding the professional standard of the legal profession. Emily is approachable and helpful. Emily is quick in absorbing new knowledge and having a sound understanding of our firm's businesses, including providing wealth management, securities broking, futures and options broking services, etc. So, she is good at communicating with us and the barristers, who act for us in the proceedings, efficiently and accurately. The above attributes of Emily are the key to the success that enables us to maintain a long-term working relationship with her and Gallant.”
Andrew Chin
“Andrew is an outstanding practitioner with very deep expertise in arbitration and cross-border disputes. He is very detail-orientated, goes through every aspect of the case with a fine-tooth comb. He is a very strong advocate and could connect very well within the community.”
“He is an excellent strategic partner.”
Carlos Hsia
“Carlos is responsive to queries and can understand clients' needs.”
Frederich Li
“Frederich is equipped with sharp analytical abilities to craft winning legal strategies. He has strong communication skills to allow him to explain complex legal issues clearly and build trust with his clients.”
“He is responsive and detail-minded in his advice.”
“Mr. Li is very responsive and effective in rendering legal assistance.”
“He is responsive and responsible in legal work.”
Louis Ng
“Louis has timely responses and the ability to provide effective advice to the bank.”
Cynthia Tse
“She manages cross-border coordination efficiently.”
“Cynthia demonstrated professionalism and efficiency, always acting with the client's best interest in mind.”
Work highlights
Advised the client on a dispute concerning enforcement of a mainland judgment in Hong Kong with an application for Mareva injunction.
Advised a mainland state-owned enterprise on a claim by its former subsidiary, which is a HK-listed company, on alleged mismanagement.
Full-service law firm Oldham Li & Nie is particularly known for its dispute resolution practice. Gordon Oldham, Richard Healy and Anna Chan are main partners for dispute resolution, while Tracy Yip is a key partner for corporate and M&A. Oldham’s practice covers corporate finance, joint ventures and real-estate structuring as well as commercial litigation. It often deals with high-net-worth clients and financial aspects of matrimonial disputes.
Work highlights
Acted for Oui Gruppe in a claim in excess of €30 million ($34 million) against a Hong Kong company for the provision of masks ultimately purchased by the German Federal Government.
Represented Guardian Properties Management in a commercial dispute with the incorporated owners of a housing estate. This is one of the largest fraud cases in property management in Hong Kong and was widely reported in the news.
Key clients
Ever Credit
Wilkinson & Grist is best known for its expertise in dispute resolution and intellectual property, where the firm maintains its ‘Outstanding’ berth. The firm’s dispute resolution practice is led by partner Ivan Chu. He has substantial experience in a wide variety of civil litigation ranging from insolvency, contractual disputes, construction matters, contentious probate and shareholders disputes to disciplinary matters. Paul Liu and Florence Chan are other key figures for dispute resolution and private client matters.
Work highlights
Represented Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation in HCAL 1890/2018 and CACV 80/2020 and assisted HKSTP in a massive reconsideration exercise pursuant to the Court of Appeal’s judgments. This case is important for the continued development of Hong Kong as the technology hub in the world.
Willa Legal is a trusted boutique Hong Kong law firm offering private investment funds related legal services. Willa Legal provides legal services to address the needs its clients have in all stages of a fund lifecycle. Willa Chan is the founding principal of the law firm, and she is a mentor of mentorship programmes organised by Women in Law Hong Kong.
Work highlights
Advised Zynergy Asset Management on establishing a Cayman segregated portfolio company for its multi-strategy fund. The structure incorporates an open-ended hedge fund strategy, a closed-ended private equity strategy, and a fund-of-funds strategy.
Advised the client on the structuring of a Web3 and blockchain venture fund investing.
Woo Kwan Lee & Lo is a venerable law firm in Hong Kong. The firm was founded by four named solicitors in 1973. Over the years, it has expanded into a strong team with more than 70 lawyers including 32 partners, 15 consultants and 33 assistant solicitors, providing a complete range of legal services for large commercial entities as well as individuals through its three major departments (corporate and commercial, conveyancing, and litigation) and its PRC division.
Client feedback
“The partners of the firm are responsive and very professional with expertise in M&A, regulatory compliance, real estate and leasing, and are able to provide practical and timely legal solutions to transactions with high time pressure.” – Corporate and M&A
“WKLL exhibited comprehensive knowledge on Hong Kong laws and regulations and ensured the timely compliance of the company with applicable regulatory requirements. Furthermore, WKLL prepared the legal documentation in an efficient manner and demonstrated flexibility taking into account the interests of different stakeholders as well as the commercial interest of the company. In view of our long-term cooperation, WKLL is well aware of the company’s core values and business objectives. Thus, they are able to provide the company with feasible plans to achieve desired outcomes. The above makes WKLL stand out from other firms.” – Corporate and M&A
Carmelo Lee
“Mr. Lee exhibited comprehensive knowledge of the local laws and regulations and extensive experience in corporate and commercial M&A transactions. He demonstrated professionalism in advising the company of legal risks and approval requirements from Hong Kong law perspectives and was able to assist the company in ensuring the compliance of applicable regulations. Moreover, he was capable of timely providing the company with practical advice and feasible plans to achieve desirable legal outcomes in the face of an ever-changing commercial environment.”
Kelvin Tam
“Kelvin is experienced in corporate laws and the regulatory framework of REITs, able to provide a one-stop-shop solution. He is a good client manager, able to communicate well with clients. He is also reachable outside office hours and responsive to questions on an urgent basis.”
Work highlights
Acting for two ex-directors of China Shanshui Cement Group in a dispute in which the company claims against the clients (among other ex-directors) for alleged breach of fiduciary duties owed to the company as well as alleged conspiracy with other co-defendants (as ex-directors and shareholders respectively) with intention to harm or injure the company.
Acting for the Competition Commission in an enforcement action against three textbook publishers and an individual at the Competition Tribunal for alleged price fixing, market sharing and/or bid-rigging behaviours in breach of the First Conduct Rule under the Competition Ordinance.
Zhong Lun Law Firm’s practice in Hong Kong collaborates smoothly with its Chinese lawyers as an integrated team to handle China-related matters, advising on commercial legal proceedings that take place collectively in the China and Hong Kong courts. Its litigation and dispute resolution team in Hong Kong is recognised for handling high-value and complex commercial disputes with a specific interest in China-related matters, cross-border disputes and disputes arising from participation in the Belt and Road initiative. Partners Frederick Hui, Gilbert Leung and Terence Luk are key figures at the firm.
Key clients
China Minsheng Bank, FTI Consulting (Hong Kong)
Client feedback
“All procedures of the law firm proceed smoothly.”– Corporate and M&A
“The law firm is willing to explore new legal methods to deal with difficult customers.” – Real estate
“The law firm could deliver high-quality legal services.” – Real estate
Iris Choi
“Iris could provide a prompt response.”
Christy Ip
“Christy is responsive and diligent.”
“She has a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in her work.”
Howard Wong
“Professional legal advice and quick response.”
Work highlights
Acting for Kaisa Group Holdings and Chang Ye Investment Company for an interim Mareva injunction in aid of proceedings commenced before the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of New York.
Acted for the client in defence of an alleged claim brought by an individual who allegedly provided consultancy services to Hutchison Whampoa in relation to a redevelopment construction project in Qingdao.
Founded in 1977, Gallant is a full-service law firm in Hong Kong with over 40 lawyers. The firm offers services covering various aspects of commercial, corporate and property-related activities both contentious and non-contentious. The firm is also recognised for its banking and finance strength. A key figure to note is co-managing partner Philip Wong, who leads the firm’s commercial department. The firm welcomed Paris Hui as a consultant for intellectual property in May 2024.
Client feedback
“The Gallant team, led by Cynthia Tse and supported by Louis Ng, showed strong attention to detail and a collaborative attitude under a tight timeline.” – Banking and finance
“Gallant responded to my needs quickly and accurately.” – Banking and finance
“The law firm provides enhancement suggestions for the potential sale transaction, addresses our bank's enquiries, assists in conducting background checks on potential transaction counterparties, and coordinates with BVI legal counsel regarding matters involving BVI laws.” – Banking and finance
“Detailed and customer-orientated, quick and accurate in response.” – Construction
“Quick in giving detailed and valuable advice.” – Construction
“The law firm is efficient and well experienced.” – Dispute resolution
“They can clear conflict quite quickly and are able to provide timely and insightful advice.” – Dispute resolution
“In conducting litigation proceedings for us, Gallant gives reliable, timely, and professional advice to us consistently. We have been using Gallant's legal services for more than 20 years, and in those 20 years, it has always given us unfailing legal support.” – Dispute resolution
“Very effective at pursuing resolution.” – Dispute resolution
“Gallant is very professional and efficient in providing legal support.” – Labour and employment
“They could provide personalised advice and adapt to commercial circumstances.” – Restructuring and insolvency
Emily Chick
“Emily is our highly reliable litigator and problem solver. In handling our various litigation proceedings for over 20 years, Emily has been consistently meticulous and devoted to sorting out the best approaches for us to conduct our proceedings. Emily's work has always been of high quality and timely such that we could always rely on her. With Emily's help, we could save a lot of our work and time in handling the proceedings. Also, when Emily is handling our litigation proceedings, Emily always aims at protecting and taking care of our firm's interest. Emily sees things from our firm's perspectives and could be flexible with adopting different ideas and taking instructions from us while upholding the professional standard of the legal profession. Emily is approachable and helpful. Emily is quick in absorbing new knowledge and having a sound understanding of our firm's businesses, including providing wealth management, securities broking, futures and options broking services, etc. So, she is good at communicating with us and the barristers, who act for us in the proceedings, efficiently and accurately. The above attributes of Emily are the key to the success that enables us to maintain a long-term working relationship with her and Gallant.”
Andrew Chin
“Andrew is an outstanding practitioner with very deep expertise in arbitration and cross-border disputes. He is very detail-orientated, goes through every aspect of the case with a fine-tooth comb. He is a very strong advocate and could connect very well within the community.”
“He is an excellent strategic partner.”
Carlos Hsia
“Carlos is responsive to queries and can understand clients' needs.”
Frederich Li
“Frederich is equipped with sharp analytical abilities to craft winning legal strategies. He has strong communication skills to allow him to explain complex legal issues clearly and build trust with his clients.”
“He is responsive and detail-minded in his advice.”
“Mr. Li is very responsive and effective in rendering legal assistance.”
“He is responsive and responsible in legal work.”
Louis Ng
“Louis has timely responses and the ability to provide effective advice to the bank.”
Cynthia Tse
“She manages cross-border coordination efficiently.”
“Cynthia demonstrated professionalism and efficiency, always acting with the client's best interest in mind.”
Work highlights
Advised a significant client in financial services on a dispute relating to an important trademark.
Acted as the legal adviser to a groundbreaking alternative auction in which “money” is not the only kind of consideration accepted, revising the client’s auction sales contract and assisting the buyers and the sellers of the art pieces in closing the deal during the auction days.
Full-service law firm Vivien Chan & Co has its long-established licensed law offices in Hong Kong and Beijing. The firm’s renowned IP practice specialises in prosecution work with a direct licence to file trademark in both China and Hong Kong. With more than 30 years of experience in IP, founding and senior partner Vivien Chan is one of the most respected practitioners in Hong Kong. Partner Anna Mae Koo practises non-contentious, contentious and transactional IP law. She regularly advises on IP licensing, franchising and other transactional matters in China and Hong Kong.
Work highlights
Acted for one of the world’s largest oil companies in enforcement action against a Chinese car-washing machine company, the client’s Chinese distributor, and a petrol station for unauthorised use of the client’s logos.
Acted for an international luxury conglomerate against a competitor, which is also a multinational company and has copied the client’s promotional materials by adopting similar design elements and arrangement of the same and adopting product names arguably like the clients.
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.
Work highlights
Advised the general partner as lead Hong Kong adviser in respect of the launch of a Cayman Islands limited partnership fund.
Acted as the Hong Kong legal adviser for the client on establishing and launching an umbrella open-ended fund company with one sub-fund and different classes of shares within the sub-fund.
Full-service law firm Oldham Li & Nie is particularly known for its dispute resolution practice. Gordon Oldham, Richard Healy and Anna Chan are main partners for dispute resolution, while Tracy Yip is a key partner for corporate and M&A. Oldham’s practice covers corporate finance, joint ventures and real-estate structuring as well as commercial litigation. It often deals with high-net-worth clients and financial aspects of matrimonial disputes.
Work highlights
Represented the estate of Sir David, a high-profile individual in Hong Kong, in defending multiple tribunal claims.
Advised Canadian Solar, which is part of the group of one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies listed in Canada, on the relocation of its senior management employee from the Canadian company to the affiliated Hong Kong company.
Founded in 2018 by former Oldham Li & Nie partners Adam Hugill and Alfred Ip, Hugill & Ip is best known for its expertise in labour and employment, and private client. The firm is experienced in advising local, regional and global organisations on public and private M&A transactions and restructuring and regularly acts for clients in connection with complex legal, regulatory and transactional issues. Its corporate and commercial team is headed by partners Christopher Hooley, Gary Wong and Jade Tang. Co-founding partner Hugill acts for corporate and private individuals on all aspects of employment law.
Work highlights
Represented the estate as administrator in the Hong Kong probate litigation brought by competing beneficiaries to enjoin and seek declarations concerning the multi-jurisdictional assets of the deceased.
Acted for the widow and two sons of the deceased in an application for court interpretation of the deceased’s will. The will is unclear as to the treatment and distribution of certain companies and real properties in the estate.
Woo Kwan Lee & Lo is a venerable law firm in Hong Kong. The firm was founded by four named solicitors in 1973. Over the years, it has expanded into a strong team with more than 70 lawyers including 32 partners, 15 consultants and 33 assistant solicitors, providing a complete range of legal services for large commercial entities as well as individuals through its three major departments (corporate and commercial, conveyancing, and litigation) and its PRC division.
Client feedback
“The partners of the firm are responsive and very professional with expertise in M&A, regulatory compliance, real estate and leasing, and are able to provide practical and timely legal solutions to transactions with high time pressure.” – Corporate and M&A
“WKLL exhibited comprehensive knowledge on Hong Kong laws and regulations and ensured the timely compliance of the company with applicable regulatory requirements. Furthermore, WKLL prepared the legal documentation in an efficient manner and demonstrated flexibility taking into account the interests of different stakeholders as well as the commercial interest of the company. In view of our long-term cooperation, WKLL is well aware of the company’s core values and business objectives. Thus, they are able to provide the company with feasible plans to achieve desired outcomes. The above makes WKLL stand out from other firms.” – Corporate and M&A
Carmelo Lee
“Mr. Lee exhibited comprehensive knowledge of the local laws and regulations and extensive experience in corporate and commercial M&A transactions. He demonstrated professionalism in advising the company of legal risks and approval requirements from Hong Kong law perspectives and was able to assist the company in ensuring the compliance of applicable regulations. Moreover, he was capable of timely providing the company with practical advice and feasible plans to achieve desirable legal outcomes in the face of an ever-changing commercial environment.”
Kelvin Tam
“Kelvin is experienced in corporate laws and the regulatory framework of REITs, able to provide a one-stop-shop solution. He is a good client manager, able to communicate well with clients. He is also reachable outside office hours and responsive to questions on an urgent basis.”
Work highlights
Acted for an investor in the purchase of the commercial accommodation and shops of a development in Tai Po.
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.
Work highlights
Advised an Indian stock exchange on a complex authorisation under Part III of the Securities and Futures Ordinance as an automated trading platform.
Advised a Bahrain-based tokenisation and exchange platform on securities and crypto law in Hong Kong as well as assisted with the application for a licensing application with the SFC to carry out crypto-related services in Hong Kong.
Stevenson Wong & Co provides corporate legal services supporting clients in commercial law in Hong Kong and China. The firm’s corporate finance practice was established through its association with PRC firm, AllBright Law Offices. A key figure to note is partner Hank Lo, who heads the firm’s corporate finance practice. He specialises in capital markets, corporate finance and M&A. Gordon Tsang is another key partner, and he has experience in handling a wide range of corporate and commercial matters.
Work highlights
Advised Sunshine 100 China Holdings’ continuing obligations under the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on HKEX, the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571 of the laws of Hong Kong) and the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622 of the laws of Hong Kong) and preparing or reviewing announcements and circulars in relation to the annual general meeting.
Key clients
Mabpharm, Jiangsu Innovative Ecological New Materials, Wonderful Sky Financial Group Holdings.
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.
Work highlights
Advised a Hong Kong high-net-worth individual on the restructuring of substantial investment holdings. The matter is legally innovative because it involves restructuring an existing investment portfolio into a Hong Kong-established discretionary trust, which requires careful consideration of Hong Kong tax implications and coordination with US tax advisers regarding potential US tax liabilities.
Advised the controlling shareholder of an investment company on the restructuring and solvent wind-down of its business operating a licensed platform in Taiwan.
Georgiou Partnership was formed in April 2024 following a restructuring of the predecessor firm Georgiou Payne Stewien, which was established in 2017. Georgiou Partnership is dedicated to providing clients with comprehensive advocacy services in litigation and international arbitration. The firm also represents clients in specialist practices such as construction disputes, local and cross-border insolvencies, and multi-jurisdictional asset recoveries. Additionally, Georgiou Partnership offers strategic counselling in crisis management, regulatory investigations, and enforcement actions. Randall Arthur is a key partner focused on restructuring and insolvency matters at the firm.
Client feedback
“They are very experienced in the insolvency and restructuring space and really get to the crux of the matter quickly. They are flexible and commercial, which are important attributes for this type of work.” – Restructuring and insolvency
“The firm provides prompt responses and practical advice.” – Restructuring and insolvency
Randall Arthur
“Randall is one of the top restructuring and insolvency lawyers in Hong Kong. He has extensive experience in all kinds of contentious matters and enforcement issues. This experience makes him a real go-to person in the market. He's very commercial and understands the unique constraints insolvency practitioners operate under. This makes our work much easier.”
Work highlights
Acted for liquidators from FTI Consulting on the liquidation of NewOcean Energy Holdings and its underlying subsidiaries in relation to various high-value and complex claims.
Acted for the Joint and Several Liquidators of South Shore Holdings in relation to its recognition application in Hong Kong.
Key clients
Grant Thornton Hong Kong.
Ince & Co is an international commercial law firm with a 150-year rich history. It has a global presence with offices in key locations. The firm is renowned for its expertise in shipping, trade, energy, insurance and infrastructure. Ince & Co provides a wide range of legal services, including dispute resolution, corporate and commercial law, and regulatory advice. It has a strong track record in handling complex international transactions and has advised on significant deals and projects.
Work highlights
Advised the joint administrators of CEFC China Energy on the adjudication of proof of debts filed with the liquidators of the group’s subsidiary in Hong Kong.
Acted for China CITIC Bank International in handling the issues arising from the provisional liquidation of the Paul Y. Group and advised on issues arising from the surety bonds, assignment of chose in action and other securities.
Key clients
ATAL Building Services Engineering, Chun Wo Construction and Engineering Company
Full-service law firm Oldham Li & Nie is particularly known for its dispute resolution practice. Gordon Oldham, Richard Healy and Anna Chan are main partners for dispute resolution, while Tracy Yip is a key partner for corporate and M&A. Oldham’s practice covers corporate finance, joint ventures and real-estate structuring as well as commercial litigation. It often deals with high-net-worth clients and financial aspects of matrimonial disputes.
Work highlights
Acted for an individual corporate creditor who initiated winding-up proceedings against one of the largest property development companies. The matter is significant in the sense that it highlights complicated insolvency and restructuring matters, which often require input from a financial analysis angle.
Advised a group of creditors in pursuing a bankruptcy order against an individual known as Leung Joseph Joe Wai, who defaulted on various loans advanced by the creditors.
Key clients
Wah Fook Hong International Company
