Corporate & Commercial

Charltons has extensive experience of providing strategic tailored advice on the key areas of Hong Kong commercial law transactions, including manufacturing, outsourcing, sales, agency, distribution, franchising, marketing, logistics, licensing, employment, joint ventures and shareholder agreements.

Effective and enforceable commercial contracts are essential to the success of all businesses. The challenge is to properly document relationships with suppliers, customers and other business counterparts while keeping control of costs.

We work closely with clients throughout the life cycle of their businesses and provide insightful Hong Kong commercial law and Hong Kong corporate law advice at critical times of growth and disputes. We focus on the commercial reality underpinning business transactions to provide astute advice that works in real life situations. We will anticipate the issues that need to be addressed and work with clients to solve problems, take advantage of opportunities and control risks.

Our commercial team comprises multi-cultural and multi-lingual lawyers with experience of assisting clients with broad international presence and relationships. We can coordinate multi-jurisdictional legal advice in commercial transactions, offering a single point of contact and integrated legal solutions to the client.

We are particularly strong in China-related commercial transactions. For companies who do business or are planning to do business in China we can provide advice on important issues such as the protection of confidential information, intellectual property protection and enforcement; technology transfers, regulatory matters related to market access and barriers, registration and licensing requirements, and establishing and operating foreign invested enterprises.

Charltons has experience in all areas of Hong Kong commercial law and Hong Kong corporate law. Charltons also has vast experience in China-related commercial transactions.