Grounded Ingenuity | Refined Results

NAVIGATING M&A
COMPLEXITIES IN HONG KONG

Standing at the forefront of the Mergers and Acquisitions landscape in Hong Kong, our practice has achieved international recognition that has been recognized by independent industry publications such as the International Financial Law Review 1000 (IFLR1000) and asialaw.

We service clientele from a wide range of sectors and scale, who entrust us with their highest-value and most complex M&A transactions.

Our corporate lawyers also act for a wide range of purchasers, sellers, lenders, secured creditors, shareholders and counterparties, including private equity, hedge funds and listed companies.

Our practice has a particular expertise in mergers and acquisitions involving financial institutions M&A, including SFC licensed corporations and insurers and insurance brokers regulated by the Insurance Authority (“IA”).

Leveraging more than twenty years of experience serving clients in the financial sector, our firm has carved out a formidable standing as the preferred organisation for businesses in search of tailored and inventive legal guidance.

GETTING THE
DEAL DONE

Comprehensive
M&A Experience

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We have a depth and breadth of M&A knowledge that encompasses the sale and purchase of shares, statutory amalgamations, mergers and reconstructions by schemes of arrangement, business acquisitions including transfers of assets and liabilities and the formation of joint ventures. Our lawyers offer deep industry insight, tactical precision, and unwavering commitment to our clients' objectives. We work with you to define your acquisition and divestiture strategy, providing guidance throughout the process and ensuring every step aligns with your business objectives and risk profile.

Deal Structure
& Execution

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We provide assistance in deal structure, pricing and completion mechanisms, conditions precedent, representations, and warranties. Our team conducts legal due diligence, negotiations, and preparation of term sheets, sale and purchase agreements, disclosure letters and other transactional documentation.

Regulatory
Compliance

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We guide clients through the intricate requirements under the Code on Takeovers and Mergers (Takeovers Code), along with regulatory reporting and announcement requirements for notifiable and connected transactions under Chapter 14 and 14A of the SEHK Listing Rules.

Restructuring
& Amalgamation

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Navigating complex statutory amalgamations, schemes of arrangement, and joint ventures, we employ strategic acumen in assignments and transfers under the Companies Ordinance and Transfer of Business (Protection of Creditors) Ordinance (“TBPCO”). We offer thorough guidance on JV structures, dispute resolution, governance, and shareholder protection, crafting precise agreements and documentation. Our services are designed to safeguard assets, minimize liabilities, and align with regulatory obligations.

Our legal team has been recognised by:

“Leading Practice”

“Leading Practice”

“Outstanding Practice”

“Leading Practice”

“Well Regarded Lawyer”

OUR EXPERIENCE

HOW CAN WE HELP?

With deep expertise in handling complex merger and acquisition deals in Hong Kong, our legal team can provide advice on deal structuring and execution, regulatory compliance, restructuring and tax, as well as negotiating documentation and due diligence.

Contact us if you need assistance.

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