Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms

Charltons Law is a well-reputed boutique law firm with a solid corporate practice. It advises both local and foreign clients on corporate transactions and private equity investments. The team regularly handles privatisations, share buy-backs and subscription agreements, corporate restructurings and the transfer of various assets for clients in the technology, financial services and energy sectors.

"The team is experienced and well rounded, and well exposed to both PRC mainland work and international work."

Charltons Law advised the controlling shareholder of a fast food company in connection with the acquisitions of minority stakes in preparation for the listing of the company on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.

Julia Charlton's wide-ranging corporate and finance practice spans M&A, private equity and capital markets. She is notably active on behalf of mining industry clients and is frequently mandated to handle cross-border M&A deals. "Julia is experienced, well rounded and accustomed to working with both international and local clients and teams." "She's very hard-working and has a very strong reputation."

Clinton Morrow demonstrates significant private and public M&A expertise, including privatisations and capital markets issuances. He represents both Chinese and international corporates and private equity firms.