Deacons houses a broad team known for its strong focus on private M&A, venture capital investments, and joint ventures. The group assists a diverse client roster of state-owned corporations, global companies, and partnerships. Ronny Chow jointly leads the team alongside Machiuanna Chu; Chow is noted for his longstanding expertise in takeovers and privatisations, while Chu is recommended for her deep knowledge of cross-border M&A and investment mandates. Alexander Que is a key contact for Hong Kong listed companies and banks, while Maynard Leung routinely acts for real estate, telecoms, and financial services clients in mandates involving corporate reorganisations and voluntary general cash offers.

The team at Charltons is well-known for assisting a broad range of Chinese, Hong Kong, and international corporate clients across the fintech, food and beverage, and tech sectors. Julia Charlton leads the team with her longstanding experience in corporate restructurings, IPO and securities offerings, and joint ventures. Clinton Morrow is noted for his broad expertise spanning private equity investments and cross-border M&A within the mining and resources, healthcare, and financial services sectors. Calvin Ho acts for a range of fintech, insurance, and retail clients, often advising on IPOs, de-mergers, and spin-offs.

The team at Howse Williams handles mandates involving mandatory unconditional cash offers and disposals. Practice head Chris Williams is an expert in direct investment and M&A matters, often handling corporate restructuring issues as well. Brian Ho often advises on IPOs, regularly acting for both state and privately owned enterprises in China, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Dual qualified in both Hong Kong and Malaysia, Chia Ching Tan remains a key name for sponsors and issuers seeking advice on listings and IPOs. Anthony Chan specialises in M&A and public takeover matters, often assisting private equity firms.

Gallant‘s broad offering is noted for its expertise in a broad range of matters involving project finance, listings on the Hong Kong stock exchange, and investment-related issues. Philip Wong leads the team and is well-versed in M&A, the negotiation of shareholders' and joint venture agreements, and corporate restructuring issues.

Hugill & Ip houses a broad team which assists a range of start-ups, global corporates, and entrepreneurs. Christopher Hooley is recommended for his vast knowledge of cross-border transactional matters, including M&A and corporate finance issues. Jade Tang regularly assists clients with corporate governance matters, in addition to immigration and employment issues, while Gary Wong is noted for his expertise in investment, licensing, and regulatory matters.

Kwok Yih & Chan houses a deep bench known for its expertise in debt restructuring, work concerning the renewal of mining rights, and mandates concerning the Hong Kong Listing Rules. Practice co-head Larry Kwok is a key name for cases involving market misconduct, accounting irregularities, and corporate reorganisations, co-head Dieter Yih is well-equipped to advise on both public and private M&A in China and Hong Kong, and stands out due to his regulatory expertise, and co-head Conrad Chan is noted for his broad capital markets expertise, often assisting clients with listings and IPOs.

The team at Oldham, Li & Nie assists SMEs and major international corporations. Tracy Yip heads the practice with her broad expertise in M&A and banking work, while Victor Ng is well-versed in cross-border M&A and due diligence matters, in addition to international tax planning issues. Gordon Oldham has longstanding knowledge of joint ventures, and Barbara Kwong is a key name for shareholders’ disputes and debt recovery mandates. Gary Lam joined the team from King & Wood Mallesons in January 2024.

Eddie Look jointly leads the team at Tanner De Witt alongside Tim Drew. The group is particularly adept at handling corporate governance, due diligence, and commercial contractual issues. Look has deep knowledge of cross-border M&A and matters concerning corporate structure, while Drew focuses on joint ventures and licensing agreements. River Stone is a key contact for banks, asset management firms, and securities companies. Edmond Leung has broad experience spanning banking and finance issues, disposals, and corporate reorganisation-related matters.

YYC Legal LLP is jointly led by Victor Yang and ‘seasoned corporate partner’ Rossana Chu, and is known for handling a broad range of matters concerning disposals and tax matters, with a strong focus on the banking, real estate, and financial services sectors. Chu joined the group from legacy firm LC Lawyers LLP in January 2024, contributing her vast knowledge of privatisation, market capitalisation, and fund raising mandates. Yang is recommended for his longstanding experience in handling M&A, listings, and securities issues within the logistics, hospitality, and telecoms industries.

Brett Stewien leads the team at GPS Legal LLP, which is praised by clients for its 'excellent quality' work when handling the full range of corporate issues. The team is particularly active within the cosmetic, fintech, and fitness industries. Qualified in the UK, Hong Kong, and Australia, Stewien specialises in joint ventures and M&A. Isabella Wong is recommended for her deep knowledge of corporate governance, employment, and data privacy matters.

Michael Li & Co. houses a deep bench with expansive expertise in listing regulations and licensing transactions, assisting a diverse client base of mining, entertainment, and construction companies. Managing partner and practice head Michael Li Chi Chung is noted for his broad expertise spanning IPOs, reverse takeovers, and listing transfers, in addition to restructuring matters.

Ravenscroft & Schmierer is noted for representing a broad range of German businesses with issues involving China and Hong Kong with 'precision and meticulous attention to detail.' The 'very precise' Stefan Schmierer leads the team with his broad expertise in multi-jurisdictional matters involving share sales and restructurings. Noted for her expertise in the financial services, construction, and retail spaces, Chloe Lau is an expert in data protection matters, mandates concerning corporate structure, and M&A. Anna Lau is a key name for disputes work, often handling cases within the tech space with a strong focus on the prevention of disputes.

Tiang & Partners houses a team of 'creative problem solvers' which assists numerous investment holding companies. Practice head Martin Robertson is recommended for his longstanding experience in handling private equity transactions, while Matthew Lo routinely assists both listed and private corporations on disposals and joint ventures, particularly in within the tech, automotive, and financial services sectors. Having made partner in September 2023, Nicholas Cook specialises in cross-border M&A and international business reorganisations, primarily focusing on tech-related work.

Timothy Loh LLP‘s practice is noted for its distinctive regulatory expertise spanning the full spectrum of work concerning the banking and finance sector. Firm founder and managing partner Timothy Loh is well-placed to advise on M&A, with a strong focus on the purchase and sale of SFC-licensed asset managers and brokerage firms. Gavin Cumming is particularly adept at assisting with the authorisation of automated trading services, in addition to change of control transactions involving SFC-regulated financial institutions. Mary Lam regularly assists a diverse client base of private equity sponsors and banks with the formation of Hong Kong limited partnership funds and share sales.

Tung & Co. is recommended for its extensive expertise in post-listing compliance and IPO work, often assisting listing candidates, underwriters, and sponsors alike. Michael Tung heads the practice with his longstanding experience in M&A and both equity and debt securities issues, in addition to takeovers. Katherine Hung frequently advises clients on IPOs and a range of fundraising transactions, including convertible notes and the placing of shares; Hung is also experienced in Hong Kong Listing Rules compliance matters.

YTL LLP is noted for its broad focus on transactional matters within the tech and manufacturing sectors. Alfred Leung leads the team, often utilising his regulatory expertise to advise on regulatory investigations involving the SFC and Commercial Crime Bureau. Gloria Sung is a key contact for family offices and issuers seeking advice on debt and equity financings and fund formation. Key figures within the practice include Andy Kwan, who is particularly experienced in handling restructuring and insolvency issues and regulatory compliance, and Tammy Ha, who often assists fund managers and listed companies with corporate governance matters and joint ventures.