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Long Service Payment and Severance Payment in Hong Kong - Abolishment of Offsetting Arrangement
It has been one year since the launch of the Green and Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme (Scheme) in May 2021 . The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced in its Quarterly Bulletin of March 2022 that more than 60 debt instruments had been approved under the Scheme.
21 Jun 2022
ESG Series – Green and Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme of Hong Kong
It has been one year since the launch of the Green and Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme (Scheme) in May 2021 . The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced in its Quarterly Bulletin of March 2022 that more than 60 debt instruments had been approved under the Scheme.
7 Jun 2022
Revised Hong Kong listing regime for overseas issuers
A revised listing regime for overseas issuers on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) took effect following consultation on 1 January 2022.
31 May 2022
ESG Series – External reviews on sustainable bonds and loans
The principles on sustainable bonds (ICMA Bond Principles) formulated by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) are widely applied in Hong Kong listed bonds, as discussed in our previous articles . External reviews play an important part in green, social and sustainability-lined bonds/loans, and the author will summarize the common types of external reviews here.
20 May 2022
ESG Series – International Capital Market Association: Principles on Sustainable Finance Instruments - Applications in Hong Kong listed bonds
In our previous article , we introduce the principles on sustainable finance products formulated by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA). We will discuss here how the principles are applied in Hong Kong listed bonds.
12 May 2022
Hong Kong’s new bookbuilding, placing requirements
The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) is introducing new rules on conduct expected of capital market transactions that take effect on 5 August 2022.
6 May 2022
Know-how
Mandatory, voluntary offers under Hong Kong takeover and mergers code
That means if the offeror ends up holding more than 50% of the voting rights after the close of the offer, it has to take all acceptances of the offer
13 Jan 2021
Issues relating to controlling shareholders in a listing application
In this article, by examining the relevant rules and guidance letters issued by the Exchange, we will explore the major issues relating to controlling shareholders that a listing applicant should be aware of when preparing for listing in Hong Kong.
8 Jun 2020
An overview on private mergers and acquisitions in Hong Kong
This article provides some legal issues involved in a private M&A and considers the differences between a share purchase and asset purchase.
1 Apr 2020
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Factors that the Stock Exchange takes into consideration when assessing a listing applicant’s suitability for listing
This article will provide an insight as to the major issues which the Stock Exchange will consider when assessing a listing applicant’s suitability for listing.
26 Mar 2020
Backdoor listing in Hong Kong
Backdoor listing refers to transactions and arrangements through which a private company goes public without undertaking the traditional route of listing.
13 Feb 2020
An overview of the listing qualifications in Hong Kong
This article provides an overview of the general listing qualifications in HK and additional requirements for issuers with WVR or biotech companies.
29 Jan 2020
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In the news
LC Lawyers recognised by Legal Media 360 in 2021 edition
LC Lawyers LLP has been recognised as a Hong Kong Domestic: Specialist by Legal Media 360 – 2021 edition.
19 May 2022
LC Lawyers ranked as a Notable Hong Kong law firm in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2022
LC Lawyers ranked as a Notable Firm in Commercial and Transactions – Domestic Firms for Hong Kong by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2022
12 May 2022
LC Lawyers recognised by Leaders in Law 2022
LC Lawyers LLP recognised as the Exclusive Recommended M&A Law Firm and M&A Lawyer by Leaders in Law 2022
29 Apr 2022
LC Lawyers receives the 2021 Gold Law Firm Award and four Individual Awards
LC Lawyers LLP has won five accolades at the 2021 Programme including Pro Bono Law Firm Award and four Individual Awards
27 Apr 2022
LC Lawyers recognised by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022
LC Lawyers receives “Firms to Watch” and managing partner Rossana Chu is recommended by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 Edition
14 Jan 2022
EY Law strengthens corporate finance capabilities with new addition in Hong Kong
LC Lawyers LLP announced that Mr. LI Fai joins the firm today as a partner.
3 Jan 2022
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LC Lawyers LLP
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About LC Lawyers LLP
An independent law firm in Hong Kong
LC Lawyers LLP is an independent law firm in Hong Kong providing legal services to financial institutions, corporate clients and private enterprises. Our law firm offers quality legal services to financial institutions, private enterprises and corporate clients in Hong Kong in a variety of areas including mergers & acquisitions (M&As of listed and private companies), takeovers, privatizations, corporate restructuring, corporate finance, HK IPOs, capital markets, legal due diligence, employee share-based incentive plans, private equity and venture capital investments, fund formation, asset management, wealth management, family trusts, family business, debt markets, debt restructuring (including re-financing arrangements, asset disposals and introduction of angel investors), bankruptcy, insolvency, dispute resolution (including mediation, arbitration and litigation), legal compliance and regulatory investigations (including bribery, corruption, fraud, market misconduct and money laundering), compliance training, legal & regulatory risk assessment, data privacy (including personal data, trade and state secret, data localization and data transfer laws), cybersecurity, employment law and labour law compliance, and talent management.
What our services can offer you:
At our law firm, together with other members of EY Law, we assist our corporate and private clients in Hong Kong with legal technologies. Our legal advice, combined with innovative technology-driven services, empowers process innovation and allows better control over legal costs. We provide services in contract lifecycle management (including contract creation, data abstraction and analysis, template design and obligations management), regulatory mapping and compliance monitoring, managed review and functional analysis (including data analysis, document redaction, audio and video file reviews and eDiscovery) and entity compliance and governance.
Whether you represent a corporate client or a private enterprise, as a law firm based in Hong Kong we can provide you with sound strategic advice, commercial solutions as well as detailed guidance that you need to navigate the increasingly complex legal environment of the ever-changing global economy.
If you would like to learn more about what we as a Hong Kong based law firm can do for corporate and private clients alike, you can find more information about our legal services here. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, and feel free to download our brochure for more information.
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