Charltons Award Wining Law Firm
Charltons is a leading Hong Kong law firm focusing on corporate finance, M&A, funds, private equity, venture capital, finance and regulatory advice. Our lawyers deliver first-class legal services and Charltons has been recognized in a range of law awards for over 25 years, reflecting our commitment to excellence.
Founded by Julia Charlton over 25 years ago, Charltons is a top independent law firm with extensive experience in Hong Kong and cross-border legal services. We assist companies in achieving their goals through legal excellence, innovative problem-solving and commitment. Our diverse team excels in IPOs, mergers, and cross-border transactions, maintaining our reputation as a premier Hong Kong law firm.
Charltons’ Awards, Nominations & Rankings
Charltons’ Awards
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The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Greater China – 2025
Charltons was ranked as
“Leading Firm 2025”
in the following practice areas in Hong Kong:- Commercial, Corporate And M&A: Independent Hong Kong Law Firms (TIER 2)
- Banking and finance (TIER 4)
- Corporate (Including M&A) (TIER 6)
Charltons’ Rankings
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Legal500 Firms to Watch 2025
Charltons was ranked in the category
“Firms to watch 2025”
in the following practice area in Hong Kong:- Capital markets (equity)
Charltons’ Awards
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ALB Pan Asian Regulatory Awards 2024
“Regulatory Law Firm of the Year (North & South Asia)”
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ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2024
“Transactional Boutique Law Firm of the Year”
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IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2024
“Jurisdictional Firm of the Year: Hong Kong SAR”
Charltons’ Rankings
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Charltons Asialaw Ranking 2024
Charltons is delighted to announce its rankings in multiple categories, a prominent legal directory renowned for its in-depth evaluation of regional and domestic firms and top regional lawyers. The firm’s 2024 rankings are:
- Capital markets – Recommended
- Corporate and M&A – Highly recommended
- Private equity – Highly recommended
- Investment funds – Highly recommended
- Technology and telecommunications – Recommended
- Regulatory – Recommended
- Consumer goods and services – Other notable
- Restructuring and insolvency – Other notable
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Charltons Greater China Region Guide 2024
Charltons – Band 2 in the category “
“Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms”
As highlighted by the Chambers Review, Charltons’ strengths are undeniable: “They have a very good depth of expertise and have become part of our competitive advantage. The team is also highly proactive.“
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Charltons Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Charltons was ranked as
“Leading Firm 2024”
in the following practice areas in Hong Kong:- Commercial, Corporate And M&A: Independent Hong Kong Law Firms (TIER 2)
- Banking and finance (TIER 4)
- Corporate (Including M&A) (TIER 6)
- Capital markets (equity)
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Charltons IFLR1000 2024 – 25
Charltons has been ranked in several categories by IFLR1000, an annual ranking of law firms and lawyers based on financial and corporate transactional work. The firm’s rankings in 2024-2025 are as follows:
- Banking – Notable
- Capital Markets: Debt – Notable
- Capital Markets: Equity – Tier 4
- Financial services regulatory – Notable
- M&A – Tier 4
- Restructuring and insolvency – Notable
- Retail funds – Tier 3
Charltons’ Awards
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Charltons IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards
“Jurisdictional Firm of the Year: Hong Kong SAR.”
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Charltons Women in Business Law Awards
“Hong Kong SAR Firm of the Year”
Charltons’ Nominations
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Charltons Thomson Reuters Pan-Asian Regulatory Awards
Shortlisted as a finalist for the “Regulatory Law Firm of the Year (Pan Asia)”
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Charltons Women in Business Law Awards
Shortlisted in the categories “Work-Life Balance National Firm of the Year” and “Hong Kong SAR Firm of the Year”
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Charltons ALB Hong Kong Law Awards
Shortlisted as a finalist in category “Transactional Boutique Law Firm of the” and “Hong Kong Law Firm of the Year”
Charltons’ Rankings
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Charltons Greater China Region Guide 2023
Charltons – Band 3 in the category “Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms”
As acknowledged by Chambers, the strengths of Charltons is that
“they provide an exceptional standard of work. They are very attentive and we receive accurate advice which is given with confidence.”
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Charltons Asialaw Ranking
The premier legal directory offering in-depth analysis of Asia’s regional and domestic firms and leading lawyers. It provides valuable market insights for legal professionals, business development opportunities for law firms, and reliable information for corporate executives seeking top legal advisers in Asia.
- Capital markets – Recommended
- Corporate and M&A – Highly recommended
- Private equity – Highly recommended
- Investment funds – Highly recommended
- Banking and financial services – Recommended
- Technology and telecommunications – Recommended
- Regulatory – Recommended
- Consumer goods and services – Recommended
- Restructuring and insolvency – Other notable
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Charltons IFLR1000 Rankings
IFLR1000 is a leading international legal market research product specialised in ranking financial and corporate law firms and lawyers.
- Banking – Notable
- Capital Markets: Debt – Notable
- Capital Markets: Equity – Tier 4
- Financial services regulatory – Notable
- M&A – Tier 4
- Retail funds – Tier 3
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Charltons Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Charltons was ranked as
“Leading Firm 2023”
in the following practice areas in Hong Kong:- Commercial, Corporate And M&A: Independent Hong Kong Law Firms (TIER 2)
- Corporate (Including M&A) (TIER 6)
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Charltons Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Charltons was ranked in the category
“Firms to watch 2023”
in the following practice areas in Hong Kong:- Banking and finance
- Capital markets (equity)
- Restructuring and insolvency
Charltons’ Awards
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Charltons CORPHUB
“Most Outstanding Business” at CORPHUB’s Top Service Awards 2022
Charltons’ Nominations
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Charltons Asialaw Rangking 2022-23
Shortlisted in the category “Hong Kong SAR Firm of the Year”
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Charltons Kingfisher ALB Hong Kong Law Awards
Shortlisted as a finalist in category “Hong Kong SAR Firm of the Year 2022”
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Charltons ALB’s Asia M&A Rankings
Ranked as a ‘Notable Firm” and shortlisted as a Hong Kong SAR Firm of the Year in 2022
Charltons’ Rankings
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Charltons Asialaw Ranking
The premier legal directory offering in-depth analysis of Asia’s regional and domestic firms and leading lawyers. It provides valuable market insights for legal professionals, business development opportunities for law firms, and reliable information for corporate executives seeking top legal advisers in Asia.
- Capital markets – Recommended
- Corporate and M&A – Highly recommended
- Private equity – Highly recommended
- Investment funds – Highly recommended
- Banking and financial services – Recommended
- Technology and telecommunications – Recommended
- Regulatory – Recommended
- Consumer goods and services – Notable
- Restructuring and insolvency – Notable
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Charltons IFLR1000 Rankings
IFLR1000 is a leading international legal market research product specialised in ranking financial and corporate law firms and lawyers.
- Banking – Notable
- Capital Markets: Debt – Notable
- Capital Markets: Equity – Tier 4
- Financial services regulatory – Notable
- M&A – Notable
- Restructuring and insolvency – Notable
- Retail funds – Tier 3
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Charltons Greater China Region Guide 2022
They are well connected and able to take on and manage multi-jurisdictional mandates,
compliments a market source. The team is also praised for its“good commercial sense”
by clients. (Chambers)- Charltons – Band 3 in the category “Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms”
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Charltons’ Awards
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Charltons Asian Legal Business Awards
“Boutique Firm of the Year” and “Boutique Transactional Law Firm of the Year”
Charltons’ Nominations
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Charltons Women In Business Law Awards Asia
Shortlisted for Jurisdiction awards Hong Kong SAR
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Charltons is Finalist for ALB Awards
Hong Kong Law Firm of the Year & Deal Law Firm of the Year
Charltons’ Rankings
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Charltons Asialaw Ranking
The premier legal directory offering in-depth analysis of Asia’s regional and domestic firms and leading lawyers. It provides valuable market insights for legal professionals, business development opportunities for law firms, and reliable information for corporate executives seeking top legal advisers in Asia.
- Banking and financial services — Recommended
- Consumer goods and services — Notable firms
- Technology and telecommunications — Recommended
- Capital markets — Highly recommended
- Corporate and M&A — Highly recommended
- Private equity — Highly recommended
- Regulatory — Recommended
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Charltons IFLR1000 Rankings
The premier legal directory offering in-depth analysis of Asia’s regional and domestic firms and leading lawyers. It provides valuable market insights for legal professionals, business development opportunities for law firms, and reliable information for corporate executives seeking top legal advisers in Asia.
- Banking — Other notable
- Capital markets : Debt — Other notable
- Financial services regulatory — Other notable
- Retail funds – Tier 3
Charltons’ Awards
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Charltons Women in Business Law Awards 2017 – 19
“Hong Kong Best National Firm for Work-Life Balance”
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Charltons Women in Business Law Awards 2012 – 13
“Hong Kong’s Top Independent Law Firm”
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Charltons Corporate INTL Magazine 2014
Corporate Finance Law Firm of the Year in Hong Kong by Corporate INTL Magazine Global Award
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Charltons International Financial Law Review 2000
“Asian Restructuring Deal of the Year” 2000 by International Financial Law Review
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Charltons Asian Legal Business Awards 2002 – 03, 2006 – 2017 & 2020
“Boutique Firm of the Year” and “Boutique Transactional Law Firm of the Year” by Asian Legal Business
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Charltons Asian Legal Business Awards 2011
“Boutique Firm of the Year” and “Boutique Transactional Law Firm of the Year” by Asian Legal Business
Charltons’ Nominations
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Charltons Women In Business Law Awards Asia
Shortlisted for Jurisdiction awards Hong Kong SAR
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Charltons was Finalist for Asian Legal Business Awards
Hong Kong Law Firm of the Year & Deal Law Firm of the Year
Charltons’ Rankings
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Charltons IFLR1000 Rankings
The premier legal directory offering in-depth analysis of Asia’s regional and domestic firms and leading lawyers. It provides valuable market insights for legal professionals, business development opportunities for law firms, and reliable information for corporate executives seeking top legal advisers in Asia.
- Retail funds — Recommended Firm
- Banking — Other notable
- Financial services regulatory — Other notable
- Capital markets : Debt — Other notable
- Restructuring and Insolvency — Other notable
- M&A — Other notable
Charltons Lawyers’ Awards, Nominations & Rankings
Charltons Lawyers’ Awards
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The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Greater China – 2025
Julia Charlton was recommended by Legal500 in the categories
“Banking and finance”, Corporate (including M&A)”
, and“Commercial, corporate and M&A: independent Hong Kong law firms”
Charltons Lawyers’ Nominations
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Julia Charlton: Legal500 Asia Pacific, Recommended Lawyer
Julia Charlton was recommended by Legal500 in the categories
“Banking and finance”, Corporate (including M&A)”
, and“Commercial, corporate and M&A: independent Hong Kong law firms”
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Clinton Morrow: Legal500 Asia Pacific, Recommended Lawyer
Clinton Morrow was recommended by Legal500 in the categories
“Banking and finance”, Corporate (including M&A)”
, and “Commercial, corporate and M&A: independent Hong Kong law firms”
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Calvin Ho: Legal500 Asia Pacific, Recommended Lawyer
Calvin Ho was recommended by Legal500 in the categories
“Banking and finance”, Corporate (including M&A)”
, and“Commercial, corporate and M&A: independent Hong Kong law firms”
Charltons Lawyers’ Rankings
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Julia Charlton, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Greater China 2025
Julia Charlton was recommended by Legal500 in the categories
“Banking and finance”, Corporate (including M&A)”
, and“Commercial, corporate and M&A: independent Hong Kong law firms”
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Clinton Morrow, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Greater China 2025
Clinton Morrow was recommended by Legal500 in the categories “Banking and finance”, Corporate (including M&A)”, and “Commercial, corporate and M&A: independent Hong Kong law firms”
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Calvin Ho, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Greater China 2025
Calvin Ho was recommended by Legal500 in the categories “Banking and finance”, Corporate (including M&A)”, and “Commercial, corporate and M&A: independent Hong Kong law firms”
Charltons Lawyers’ Awards
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The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Julia Charlton was regarded among
“Leading Individuals 2024”
in the category“Commercial, corporate and M&A: independent Hong Kong law firms”
(TIER2)
Charltons Lawyers’ Nominations
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ALB Dealmaker of the Year
Julia Charlton,
“Dealmaker of the Year”
Charltons Lawyers’ Rankings
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Julia Charlton AsiaLaw Ranked Individual 2024
Julia Charlton is rated as an
“Elite Practitioner”
in the fields of“Capital Markets”
and“Corporate and M&A.”
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Clinton Morrow AsiaLaw Ranked Individual 2024
Clinton Morrow, recognized as a
“Distinguished Practitioner”
in the areas of“Capital Markets”
and“Corporate and M&A.”
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Charltons IFLR1000 Ranked Individuals 2024
Julia Charlton — was rated as a Leading Lawyer –
”Highly regarded”
in the categories of“Capital markets: Equity”
and“M&A”
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Charltons Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024
Julia Charlton was regarded among
“Leading Individuals 2024”
in the category“Commercial, corporate and M&A: independent Hong Kong law firms”
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Charltons Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024
Clinton Morrow has been recognized as a
“Recommended Lawyer”
in the prestigious“Commercial, Corporate and M&A: Independent Hong Kong Law Firms”
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Charltons The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024
Calvin Ho has been recognized as a
“Recommended Lawyer”
in the prestigious“Commercial, Corporate and M&A: Independent Hong Kong Law Firms”
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Charltons Chambers Ranked Individuals 2024
“She is exceptional.”
(Chambers Review)- Band 1 (Corporate/M&A: Greater China Region 2024)
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Charltons Chambers Ranked Individuals 2024
“Clinton is very solid and good to work with.”
(Chambers Review)- Band 3 (Corporate/M&A: Greater China Region 2024)
Charltons Lawyers’ Awards
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The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Julia Charlton was regarded among
“Leading Individuals 2024”
in the category“Commercial, corporate and M&A: independent Hong Kong law firms”
(TIER2)
Charltons Lawyers’ Nominations
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Women in Business Law Awards 2023
Julia Charlton – shortlisted in categories “Banking & Finance Lawyer of the Year”, “Equity Capital Markets Lawyer of the Year”, “Financial Regulation Lawyer of the Year”
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ALB Woman in Law Awards 2023
Julia Charlton – finalist for the ALB Woman in Law Awards 2023 as Dealmaker of the Year
Charltons Lawyers’ Rankings
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Asialaw Ranked Individuals 2023-24
Julia Charlton — Elite Practitioner 2023-24 in Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A
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Asialaw Ranked Individuals 2023-24
Clinton Morrow — Rising Star 2023-24 in Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A
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Asialaw Ranked Individuals 2023
Julia Charlton — Elite Practitioner 2023 in Capital Markets and Corporate/M&A
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Asialaw Ranked Individuals 2023
Clinton Morrow — Rising Star 2023 in Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A
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IFLR1000 Ranked Individuals
Julia Charlton — Highly regarded (Capital markets: Equity; M&A)
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IFLR1000 Ranked Individuals
Calvin Ho — Highly regarded (Capital markets: Debt & Equity)
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The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Julia Charlton was regarded among
“Leading Individuals 2023”
in the category“Commercial, corporate and M&A: independent Hong Kong law firms”
(TIER2)Julia Charlton, Clinton Morrow and Calvin Ho were regarded among “Recommended lawyers 2023” in the category “Commercial, corporate and M&A: independent Hong Kong law firms” (TIER2)
Julia Charlton and Clinton Morrow were regarded among “Recommended lawyers 2023” in the category “Corporate (including M&A)” (TIER6)
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Chambers Ranked Individuals
“She is notably active on behalf of mining industry clients, and is frequently mandated to handle cross-border M&A deals.” (Chambers) “When we need her, there is Julia to support us.” (Chambers)
- Band 2 (Corporate/M&A: Greater China Region 2023)
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Chambers Ranked Individuals
As acknowledged by Chambers, the strengths of Clinton is that “he is always helpful and positive and we feel part of the team.” (Chambers).
- Band 3(Corporate/M&A: Greater China Region 2023)
Charltons Lawyers’ Awards
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The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Julia Charlton was regarded among
“Leading Individuals 2024”
in the category“Commercial, corporate and M&A: independent Hong Kong law firms”
(TIER2)
Charltons Lawyers’ Nominations
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ALB Woman in Law Awards 2022
Julia Charlton – finalist for the ALB Woman in Law Awards as “Woman Lawyer of the year (Law Firm)” and “Managing partner of the year”
Charltons Lawyers’ Rankings
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Asialaw Ranked Individuals 2022
Julia Charlton — Elite practitioner in Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A
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Asialaw Ranked Individuals 2022
Clinton Morrow — Rising star in Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A
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IFLR1000 Ranked Individuals 2022
Julia Charlton — Highly regarded (Capital markets: Equity, M&A 2022)
Calvin Ho — Highly regarded (Capital markets: Debt & Equity)
Clinton Morrow — Highly regarded (Investment funds, 2022)
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Chambers Ranked Individuals 2022
Julia Charlton
Julia Charlton’s wide-ranging corporate and finance practice spans M&A, private equity and capital market transactions. One client considers her to be“one of the most experienced and knowledgeable lawyers.”
(Chambers)- Band 2 (Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms 2022)
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Chambers Ranked Individuals 2022
Clinton Morrow
Clinton Morrow demonstrates significant private and public M&A expertise, representing Chinese and international corporates and private equity firms.“Clinton Morrow provides quick, clear and well thought-through, practical advice,”
says a client. (Chambers)- Band 3(Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms 2022)
Charltons Lawyers’ Awards
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Asia Law & Practice 2021
Julia Charlton – named a ‘Leading Lawyer‘ by Asia Law & Practice
Charltons Lawyers’ Rankings
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Asialaw Ranked Individuals 2021
Julia Charlton — Elite practitioner in Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A
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Asialaw Ranked Individuals 2021
Clinton Morrow — Rising star in Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A
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IFLR1000 Ranked Individuals 2021
Julia Charlton — Highly regarded in Capital markets: Equity and M&A
Calvin Ho — ighly regarded in Capital markets: Debt and Equity
Clinton Morrow — Highly regarded: Investment Funds
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Chambers Ranked Individuals 2021
Julia Charlton
Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – China Band 2 -
Chambers Ranked Individuals 2021
Clinton Morrow
Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms – China Up and Coming
Charltons Lawyers’ Awards
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Asia Law & Practice 2002, 2003, 2006 – 2020
Julia Charlton – named a ‘Leading Lawyer‘ by Asia Law & Practice
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Finance Monthly Global Awards 2014
Julia Charlton – awarded ‘Hong Kong Capital Markets Lawyer of the Year’ by Finance Monthly Global Awards
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Acquisition International 2013
Julia Charlton named a ‘Leading Advisor’ by Acquisition International
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American Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong & Women of Influence 2008
Julia Charlton awarded the American Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong / South China Morning Post Women of Influence: Professional of the Year
Charltons Lawyers’ Nominations
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Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award Hong Kong 2018
Julia Charlton – finalist of Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award Hong Kong