Corporate services and compliance are fundamental to business success.

Our Corporate Services Practice offers comprehensive support in all aspects of commercial law in Hong Kong, mainland China and internationally, including corporate formation, company secretarial services, registered office provisions, general corporate and commercial advisory.  

We help clients fulfil their ongoing legal compliance obligations, including directors’ duties, shareholders’ rights, and adherence to Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing rules.

Regulatory and compliance

Our Regulatory and Compliance Practice is dedicated to protecting our clients’ interests while helping them meet the highest standards of regulatory compliance. We combine technical expertise with a practical, commercially sensitive approach to deliver clear, cost-effective solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.

We advise and represent financial institutions, licensed individuals, listed companies, corporations and other regulated entities in both contentious and non-contentious matters. We regularly act for clients in dealings with Hong Kong regulators and enforcement authorities, including:

· Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)

· Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

· Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX)

· Insurance Authority (IA)

· Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)

· Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF)

· Financial Dispute Resolution Centre (FDRC)

· Travel Industry Authority (TIA)

Our experience spans the full spectrum of regulatory and compliance issues, including:

· Compliance advice, regulatory enquiries and client complaints

· Licensing applications, ongoing obligations and regulatory approvals

· Listing rules compliance, corporate governance and disclosure obligations

· Investigations and enforcement actions involving insider dealing, marketing misconduct, mis-selling, unauthorised trading, and discretionary account issues

· Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing

· Anti-bribery and Anti-Corruption investigations and defence

· Fraud, forgery and related criminal/ regulatory matters

At every stage, whether preventing issues before they arise, managing regulatory scrutiny, or defending enforcement actions, we focus on achieving the best possible outcome for our clients while ensuring full compliance. Our advice is pragmatic, responsive, and designed to minimize risk and cost without comprising quality or effectiveness.