Hong Kong SAR (asialaw)

AnJie Broad Law Firm is a full-service law firm and has expertise in the areas of banking and finance, cross-border M&A, dispute resolution, intellectual property, and labour and employment. The law firm has established and maintained the trust of top law firms in Asia, Europe and North America. Partner Albert Tsui has handled a large number of cases in intellectual property. Shannon Leung is another key partner for dispute resolution in the firm. 

Founded in 2020 by Kevin Bowers, a former consultant at Tanner De Witt, Bowers has a broad contentious practice. The firm focuses its practice on the aviation, real estate, financial services, hotels, insurance and media sectors.

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.

Christine M Koo & Ip has a long history of solid insurance practice in Hong Kong. Its insurance practice ranges from advising on the policy terms of a broad range of insurance policies to defending insurance companies against claims brought under all types of insurance policies. Principle partner Christine Koo has over 30 years of experience gained from government and private sectors in Hong Kong and overseas, as well as from working in-house for an international insurance corporation.

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. 

DeHeng Law Offices (Hong Kong) specialises in commercial law, including banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, and investment funds. Through the establishment of an association with DeHeng Law Offices in November 2019, the firm has increased its capacity to provide cross-border and cross-disciplinary legal services to clients.

ELLALAN, previously known as Ella Cheong & Alan Chiu Solicitors & Notaries, focuses on intellectual property with particular strength in IP litigation. It has a wide range of clients in the fashion, consumer goods and services, technology and healthcare industries. Alan Chiu and Ella Cheong are respected figures in the IP field.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.”

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. 

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. 

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. 

Formed in late 2017, Hauzen is a financial industry-focused firm bridging the gap between commercial lawyers who advise on regulations and transactions, and dispute resolution lawyers who are often generalist by nature. The firm offers advice across the spectrum of legal needs in the financial markets. Managing partner Basil Hwang specialises in regulatory, restructuring and insolvency and corporate matters. Another key partner to note is Nigel Binnersley, who has more than 30 years of experience in conducting complex commercial litigation and arbitration in the Asia Pacific region.

Howse Williams combines the in-depth experience of its lawyers with a creative, forward-thinking, flexible approach to acting for clients in every industry sector. The partners have substantive experience in Hong Kong and have a thorough understanding of both international business and business in Asia. The firm brought Veronica Chow and Anthony Chan to its corporate and M&A team in 2021. The dispute resolution team was also boosted by the joining of three partners.

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.  

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. 

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. 

Johnson Stokes & Master (JSM) is a pre-eminent law firm in Hong Kong with representative offices in Beijing and Shanghai and a Beijing IP agency which handles trademark registration matters in mainland China. JSM advises clients on the full spectrum of legal issues arising on the most complex deals and disputes in and from Hong Kong and mainland China. Hannah Ha and Vincent Law are two key partners in the law firm. 

Established in 2006, Junhe Hong Kong is one of the first Chinese law firms to establish and practice local law in Hong Kong. JunHe Hong Kong began with a focus on corporate finance and capital markets. The branch has advised companies, sponsors and underwriters in securities offerings. JunHe Hong Kong has now expanded its practice areas to cover banking, the establishment of and financing for offshore funds, M&A of private and listed companies, Chinese outbound investments, joint ventures, bonds and notes issue. Lihua (Theresa) De and Chris Tang are two key partners for capital markets in the firm. 

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. 

ONC Lawyers is ranked recommended in banking and finance, capital markets and corporate and M&A. Managing partner Sherman Yan heads the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution practice. He is experienced in handling commercial disputes, securities regulation and matters related to shipping and logistics. 

Litigation specialist Payne Velasco specialises in civil and commercial litigation, matrimonial litigation and criminal litigation. It has a track record of representing clients in divorce proceedings in the family court of Hong Kong, defendants in criminal prosecutions, and employees and employers in employment disputes, including at Hong Kong labour tribunal proceedings. Gregory Payne and Jaerey Velasco are two key partners of the firm. 

Ravenscroft & Schmierer, founded in 1985 by mediator and notary public David Ravenscroft, finds its niche in cross-border corporate and M&A-related work. It covers a wide range of sectors including finance, technology, supply chain and real estate. Stefan Schmierer, the firm’s managing partner, is well versed in commercial, tax and dispute resolution matters, the latter team being led by Anna Lau. The firm strengthened its family office law offering with the joining of Samantha Bradley. It is also gearing up for Hong Kong’s virtual asset push with the hiring of Louie Lee, a former associate director of the Securities and Futures Commission. 

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. 

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.

Shipping specialist Tang & Co was founded by two shipping and commodity trading law specialists, and it frequently acts in high-value commercial litigation and arbitration. Founding director Chong Jun Tan specialises in shipping, commodities disputes and commercial advisory work. The firm has been awarded in the market for its outstanding service and actively contributes to the legal community by way of lectures, seminars and publications.

Taylor Wessing is a global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses. The firm has maintained a strong corporate and corporate finance-focused practice, where we advise private and listed clients at all stages of their business life cycle. The firm also has a strong regulatory and compliance practice to support listed clients, led by Chloe Chan, who used to work at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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. 

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 expertise in M&A involving regulated financial institutions. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.”

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. 

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.