Founded in 1977, Gallant is an independent full-service Hong Kong firm with over 40 solicitors and further representative offices in Shanghai and Guangzhou. It is also a member of Meritas, a global alliance consisting of 181 independent law firms.  

The firm has entered into a strategy agreement with Guantao Law Firm and formed an association with its Hong Kong office, Guantao & Chow, with effect from 1 April 2024. 

Highlights 

The firm is often on the panel list of banks in Hong Kong and is retained by a number of banks and financial institutions in different jurisdictions as their annual retainer law firm. The team regularly advises clients on various banking and financial products and services, providing clients with one-stop legal and notarial services in cross-border transactions. 

In the past year, the firm has continued to offer comprehensive legal services to both individuals and corporate clients, covering a wide range of activities including corporate, commercial and property-related matters, as well as banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, project finance, insolvency and Hong Kong IPOs. 

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include Asia Financial Holdings, Bank of China (Hong Kong), Bank of Communications (Hong Kong), Chiyu Banking Corporation, Nanyang Commercial Bank, and Ping An Bank. 

Testimonials  

“Gallant is a highly professional, thorough, and highly reliable law firm.” (Banking and finance client)  

“Responsive, efficient and reliable.” (Banking and finance client)  

“Competent, responsive, knowledgeable.” (Banking and finance client) 

“We are extremely pleased with the services provided by Gallant. Their M&A team constantly demonstrates to us their strong commercial sense and can consistently offer practical solutions that help the parties to reach agreement. Their ability to balance their legal expertise with a business-minded approach and attention to detail gives excellent value for money, making them an indispensable and trusted partner for our company. Further, Gallant always goes above and beyond, is highly responsive and extremely responsible, and we highly recommend Gallant for their high-quality legal services, professionalism, dedication, and commitment.” (M&A client) 

Cynthia Tse 

“Reliable, diligent and helpful advice.” 

“Supportive, helpful and prompt.” 

Claudia Kwok 

“We are incredibly pleased with the exceptional work of Claudia. Claudia is extremely professional, has a strong commercial sense and always delivers to the highest quality even when time pressed. Claudia has always provided clear and pragmatic guidance in complex transactions and matters with her practical and solution-oriented advice. Claudia would not only remind us of the key legal issues and risks, but also of the salient commercial considerations, ensuring that all matters are viable and our interests are well safeguarded. Claudia consistently outperforms our expectation – we couldn’t recommend or speak more highly of Claudia.” 

Louis Ng 

“Professional and concise.” 

“Attentive, helpful advice and keeps client well informed.”