Wilkinson & Grist

Wilkinson & Grist is best known for its expertise in dispute resolution, intellectual property and restructuring and insolvency, where the firm is maintaining ‘Outstanding’ tier. Keith Ho and Florence Chan are key figures for dispute resolution and private client.  

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Represented United Overseas Bank in the acquisition financing for a shopping mall in Guangzhou.

Key clients

China CITIC Bank International, ICBC

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Acted for Yoho Bravo in the takeover of Top Dynamic Holdings.

Key clients

CK Asset Holdings

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Representing Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks in a case regarding an application for an interim injunction to restrain the client from leasing land granted to them by the government.

Key clients

Chinachem Charitable Foundation, The Bank of East Asia (BEA)

Intellectual property

Work highlights

Acted for a Korean Ginseng company in an enforcement action case against a shop selling counterfeit products.

Key clients

Universal Music

Private equity

Work highlights

Assisted Franklin Templeton in the restructuring of its investment in a listed company in the food and beverage industry.

Client feedback

“The firm provides in-depth recommendation and opinions regarding the JV structure, mechanism, and potential restrictions.” – Banking and finance

“Professional, efficient, responsive and delivers personal services.” – Intellectual property

“We use the firm as counsel for difficult cases that require insights of Hong Kong IP and out of the box thinking. The answers come fast with solutions relying on the long-term experience in the IP world.” – Intellectual property

Mena Lo

“Mena is awesome - professional, friendly, meet all deadlines.”

“She is highly professional, always giving her best, produces work of a high standard not only technically excellent, but she understands the core issues and what we want, and comes up with the best possible solution. She journeys with me. That makes her the preferred external counsel.”

Annie Tsoi

“Professional, technically sound, efficient, responsive, tailored her services to our company's needs instead of delivering standard work.”

“Annie is our point of contact when it comes to difficult trademark filings or complicated office actions. With her in-depth knowledge and friendly client-focused attitude, it is a pleasure working with her and getting her advice.”