Corporate Advisory

Corporate structures and relationships are simply tools, and applying them effectively takes skill. Venturing into new markets requires additional local insight and cultural nuance. To excel in a highly competitive business environment, mastering the game rules of navigating and overcoming complex regulatory landscapes is key.

With decades of experience in Hong Kong, PRC and ASEAN, we are well-versed in all kinds of business vehicles and know how to create and manage them to achieve your goals. Whether you are a sole business owner or leader of a multinational conglomerate, we help you develop robust legal frameworks to ease your work and minimise risks.

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A SME business lawyer can provide a range of legal services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hong Kong. Services that an SME business lawyer may offer include:

Business formation: assist with the legal formation of a new business, such as incorporating a company, registering a business name, and obtaining any necessary licences and permits.

Contract review and drafting: review and draft a wide range of contracts, such as employment contracts, service agreements, lease agreements and sales contracts to ensure that business interests are protected.

Corporate governance: advise on corporate governance best practices and help SMEs comply with relevant laws and regulations.

Compliance: advise SMEs on compliance with laws and regulations that may apply to their specific industry and business activity.

Intellectual property: advise SMEs on protecting and commercialising their intellectual property, such as trademarks, patents and copyright.

Employment law: advise SMEs on employment law issues, such as drafting and reviewing employment contracts, and providing guidance on issues such as termination, severance and discrimination.

Commercial litigation: represent SMEs in commercial disputes, such as contract disputes and debt collection, and help them navigate the legal process.

Financing: assist SMEs with fundraising and other financing activities, such as venture capital and angel investments.

By providing these services, a SME business lawyer can help SMEs navigate the legal and regulatory landscape and protect their interests.

For a well-established company, we can provide a wide range of corporate advisory services to help organisations navigate the legal and regulatory landscape in Hong Kong.

Mergers and acquisitions: advise organisations on the legal and regulatory aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, contract drafting and negotiation, and regulatory compliance.