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Howse Williams

Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


Howse Williams

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Our team advises clients on a diverse range of matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, direct investment, capital markets and securities, private equity and venture capital, shareholder/joint venture agreements, corporate governance and general commercial matters and corporate restructuring/reorganisation.

Our full service Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team regularly advises clients in Asia on public and private M&A transactions, both domestic and cross-border. With our in-depth experience and understanding of local market practices, our team advises on complex and challenging regulatory and transactional issues. By working closely with our Capital Markets and Banking & Finance teams, we are able to customise financing and investment solutions for businesses planning to expand. We serve an extensive range of clients that include local and international companies in a variety of fields, banks, private equity, venture capital and other types of investment funds, partnerships and private individuals.



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Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms - China

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Howse Williams advises on a range of cross-border and domestic corporate mandates, including sales and acquisitions, delistings, investments and joint ventures. It also acts for investors and funds on private equity transactions. The manufacturing, financial services and retail sectors are all represented among the firm's roster of clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Howse Williams represented CP Invest on its disposal of the entire issued share capital of True Value.

Strengths

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  • Howse Williams can dissect matters and assist us in analysing and making decisions. Moreover, their advice is provided in a clear and concise manner, enabling us to understand the actions to be taken.

    Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms respondentGreater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleChristopher Williams
    Senior StatespeopleChristopher Williams

    Christopher Williams

    Christopher Williams leads the corporate team at Howse Williams. He ably advises a range of clients, including Hong Kong-listed companies and foreign investors, on acquisitions, disposals and restructurings.
  • Band 3Anthony Chan
    Band 3Anthony Chan

    Anthony Chan

    Anthony Chan handles an array of corporate matters, with experience in advising on joint venture formation, due diligence for foreign investors, fundraising and corporate advisory work.

    • He is great and professional.

      Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms respondentGreater China Region
  • Band 3Brian Ho
    Band 3Brian Ho

    Brian Ho

    Brian Ho advises both local and foreign companies on a wide spectrum of corporate issues, including M&A, investments and corporate restructuring.

    • Brian possesses high commercial awareness and extensive experience in the field and can always share valuable circumstances with us.

      Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms respondentGreater China Region

Ranked Individuals at Howse Williams (3)

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    Christopher Williams

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    Anthony Chan

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