Regulatory, Securities and Derivatives
We advise local and international clients on raising finance in Hong Kong’s securities markets and on Hong Kong securities law. We work with clients in structuring and executing initial public offerings (IPOs) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and on private placements, buybacks, block trades, convertible bond issues and rights issues. We also structure and advise on bank loans and debt and derivative issues. All these areas rely on our extensive knowledge of the Hong Kong regulatory regime. Other key areas of our practice involve advising financial service sector clients on setting up in Hong Kong and advising on the regulatory framework for offering investment products in Hong Kong. With Hong Kong’s development as a major regional fund management centre, advising funds and fund managers is another major focus. Hong Kong is home to a developed insurance market and we advise on the regulation of insurers and other insurance professionals. Our knowledge of Mainland China’s securities laws and regulations and our contacts with Chinese lawyers enable us to assist clients on transactions involving Mainland China.
Services
We advise companies and financial service sector clients on all aspects of the Hong Kong regulatory regime.
Our lawyers have decades of experience in advising companies, sponsors and underwriters on listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and we provide on-going advice to listed companies on compliance with the Hong Kong Listing Rules and Hong Kong’s other regulatory requirements.
We assist international and local insurers and insurance intermediaries on all aspects of Hong Kong’s insurance industry regulation.
Mainland China’s securities law
Our experience of securities law and contacts in Mainland China enable us to assist clients with Mainland China-related transactions and projects.