Hong Kong SAR

Kwok Yih & Chan is an independent corporate law firm based in Hong Kong specialising in the Hong Kong and mainland Chinese markets.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is experienced in commercial, corporate and M&A, and capital markets. With in-depth knowledge of the Hong Kong securities market, the firm has an extensive understanding of the cultural, linguistic and practical problems of dealings in mainland China as well as Hong Kong. The firm also offers dispute resolution practice to clients in commercial sectors.

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include Hidili Industry International Development, Good Sign, Loto Interactive, Manful Kingdom, and Haichang Ocean Park Holdings.

Research period review: 33^rd edition (2022/2023)

During the research period, the firm has been particularly active in the corporate M&A sector and provides regulatory advice to clients including representing both acquirers and sellers in Hong Kong and PRC mergers and acquisitions transactions. The firm also advised issuers in capital markets and provided legal services for joint venture establishment.

Deal highlights: 33^rd edition (2022/2023)

Hidili Industry International Development’s HK$1.48 billion debt restructuring.

Good Sign’s Rmb556 million proposed disposal of 60% interest in Hunan Daoyue Expressway Industry.

Loto Interactive’s HK$37 million disposal of the entire equity interest in Brighten Express.

Manful Kingdom’s HK$58 million acquisition of 51% of the issued share capital of Loto Interactive.

Client feedback: 33^rd edition (2022/2023)

Capital markets

“They did well and were responsive.”

Lawyer feedback: 33^rd edition (2022/2023)

Ronnie Bow

“Very responsive and provides feasible solutions.”