Advised a multi-jurisdictional e-commerce platform on compliance with global sanctions regimes, including the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. The engagement involved analysing the applicability of sanctions restrictions to the client’s operations and advising on risk mitigation measures, including asset freezing protocols, legal isolation of affected entities, and implementation of internal compliance controls.
Corporate Governance and Compliance
Where government policies are subjected to magnitudes of changes, the corporate landscape is more challenging than ever. Issues of accountability and has driven an intense corporate demand for risk management. It is crucial for companies to maintain the highest level of governance while possessing the flexibility to adapt when demanded.
Equipped with a keen business mindset and profound commercial acumen, our team understands that effective governance is essential for the success and integrity of any corporation. Whether you are dealing with shareholder rights, board responsibilities, compliance with evolving regulations, or managing conflicts of interest, our team is here to guide you through these intricate changes.
Our dedicated team has been fully invested with established and emerging businesses based in Mainland China and Hong Kong. We have worked closely with our clients’ board of directors, shareholders, investors, and management, providing them with effective and feasible strategic advice catering to their true needs within the legal boundary.
We provide bespoke and practical legal advice to businesses seeking to ensure full compliance with Hong Kong laws and regulations, delivering tailored solutions that address their specific operational, regulatory, and risk-management requirements. We are well-known by listed companies and those applying to be listed for drafting legal opinions for compliance purposes - no matter for the compliance with the Listing Rules of Hong Kong or for stock exchanges in other jurisdictions. Our international profile allows us to assist our clients in compliance of foreign regulations, inclusive of finding a suitable local representative.
Experiences
Advised a multinational technology company on the structuring and documentation of director indemnification arrangements for its Hong Kong subsidiaries, including drafting and reviewing director indemnity agreements to ensure compliance with Hong Kong statutory restrictions, optimize liability protections, and align with group-wide corporate governance standards.
Advised a former Hong Kong-listed company on the removal of directors at subsidiary level and the ensuing employment dispute. The engagement involved advising on director removal procedures, employment law implications, and potential claims arising from termination, as well as assisting with dispute strategy and risk mitigation.
Advised a China-based manufacturing company on cross-border tax compliance and group corporate structuring, including analysing existing arrangements and designing risk-mitigation strategies to address tax exposure and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions, while aligning with the client’s operational and commercial objectives.
Advised a multinational technology company on Hong Kong regulatory requirements governing the sale and distribution of medical devices and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products, including compliance with applicable legal and industry standards.
Advised a Hong Kong–licensed lender on a cross-border receivables financing platform for e-commerce sellers, including regulatory compliance, structuring, SPV arrangements, AML/KYC frameworks, and end-to-end transaction documentation.