Leading Independent Hong Kong Law Firm

Overview

One of the world’s leading financial and business centres, London serves as an important gateway both for Mainland Chinese enterprises and individuals investing in or diversifying into Europe as well as for investments led from the United Kingdom into Hong Kong or through Hong Kong into Mainland China, the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East North Africa region or other places around the world.

Our London office serves as a liaison point to connect clients with lawyers in our Hong Kong office to provide Hong Kong and international law advice and as a referral point to enable clients to engage with London and beyond with the support of a wider international network of law firms.

Our London office features lawyers qualified to practise Hong Kong law, admitted in England and Wales and familiar with both China and Europe, offering in-depth understanding of Hong Kong and international law as well as practices customary both in Hong Kong and the wider global stage.

Key Contact

Gavin Cumming

Gavin Cumming

Head of London

The firm is internationally recognized by independent Hong Kong law firm rankings as a leader in multiple practice areas.

  • "Corporate / M&A
    Independent Hong Kong Firms"
  • "Leading Practice"
  • "Leading Lawyer"
  • "Positively Ranked"
  • "Leading Practice"
  • "Highly Regarded Lawyer"

Recent UK Jurisdictional Deals

Advised a Private Equity Firm with US$1bn in assets under management

We advised a UK-based private equity firm in connection with its acquisition of a minority stake in an insurance broker specializing in credit and political risk insurance.

Advised a Family, Co-Founder of a Globally Regulated Broker Trading US$1tr per qtr

In conjunction with a UK based law firm, we advised the family on a proposed buyout of the holding company of a global forex, CFD, stock and commodities brokerage firm.

Advised a Multinational Corporation with an Annual Revenue of US$835mn

We advised on the global restructuring of a UK held cybersecurity firm, including in respect of deal structure, documentation and tax.

Advised a UK Financial Services Group on the Issuance of a US$1 Billion Bond Issuance

We advised a privately held financial services group on the raising of capital to finance acquisitions.

Advised a Leading UK Based Middle Market Private Equity Firm with over US$6bn of Capital

Advised on Hong Kong law issues with a US$672 million acquisition of a discretionary fund management, wealth and asset management business.

Hong Kong Counsel to a UK Based Global Private Equity Real Estate Investment Manager

Advised on corporate, regulatory, personal data privacy and tax issues in connection with the acquisition of a Hong Kong-based joint venture.

Advised a Global Life Insurance Company Managing over US$200bn in Invested Assets

We advised a UK led transaction team on Hong Kong issues arising from a change in control of Hong Kong operations as a result of a merger.

Advised a Global Real Estate Investment Management Advisor with US$80bn of AUM

We served as Hong Kong counsel in conjunction with a global UK led transaction team on an acquisition which included multiple Hong Kong companies as part of a Greater China strategy.

About Us

US$58 bn UK Related Transaction Deal Volume
2004-2026

Timothy Loh LLP is an independent international law firm practising Hong Kong and international law and focused on corporate matters and dispute resolution.

  • Corporate

    Global corporate transactions and structures, including M&A involving Hong Kong companies or assets, the insolvency of Hong Kong companies, the restructuring of global groups with Hong Kong companies, debt and equity financing transactions tapping the Hong Kong capital markets.

  • Investment Funds

    The formation of hedge fund and private equity fund structures in Hong Kong, the marketing of hedge funds, private equity funds and retail UCITS funds into Hong Kong, and the provision of advice on portfolio transactions in the Hong Kong markets.

  • Disputes

    The resolution of disputes involving Hong Kong law, the Hong Kong courts or the Hong Kong International Arbitration Center (“HKIAC”) including the enforcement of judgments in Hong Kong, injunctive relief or interim measures in Hong Kong, disclosure orders in Hong Kong as well as claims for breaches of company law or contract law.

  • Tax

    Tax planning for global business groups with constituent entities in Hong Kong, for asset managers with portfolio assets in or held through Hong Kong and for high net worth individuals investing in or managing assets from Hong Kong and tax controversies involving Hong Kong tax authorities.

  • Regulatory

    Provision of advice on Hong Kong regulations relating to securities, insurance, digital assets, banking, sanctions and money laundering, including those administered by the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”), the Insurance Authority (“IA”), the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (“HKMA”) and the Customs and Excise Commissioner.

  • Private Clients

    Provision of advice to family offices and high net worth individuals based in the UK and the EU on investments in Hong Kong and the establishment and operation of trust, corporate and other structures in Hong Kong for holding of investments or the management and distribution of family assets.

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