YYC Legal LLP
Greater China Region Guide 2025
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YYC Legal LLP is a comprehensive law firm with strong Hong Kong roots and a global outlook. We provide high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective legal services to a diverse clientele, including multinational and local corporations, state-owned enterprises, financial institutions, investment funds, government bodies, start-ups and small businesses, family offices, individuals, and non-profit-making organisations. We are a dedicated team of legal professionals qualified to advise on laws of Hong Kong, Mainland China, USA, Canada, as well as England and Wales. As your legal advisor, we aim to be at the forefront of legal developments across different industry sectors and practice areas so that we can offer innovative solutions to complex legal matters.
“Our role as legal practitioners goes beyond the simple matter of providing actionable legal advice, we aim to be your trusted advisor with a holistic approach across all sectors.”
- Number of partners: 6
- Number of fee-earners: 14
- In East & Concord Partners network: 600+
- Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Where the client requires legal advice on corporate & commercial, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, private wealth, succession planning & trusts, fund & private equity, dispute resolution, restructuring & insolvency, wills & probate, China attestation, immigration (USA, Canada, UK and HK), data protection, cybersecurity & fintech, employment law, real estate and ESG, we are committed to resolving legal challenges tailored to a client’s specific needs.
YYC Legal LLP is in Association with East & Concord Partners (Hong Kong) Law Firm, the Hong Kong branch of East & Concord Partners. East & Concord Partners is one of the largest and most comprehensive law firms in China. East Associates Law Firm and Concord & Partners, established in 1993 and 1995 respectively, were pioneers in the legal industry in China and garnered a highly distinguished reputation. In 2014, the two firms merged to form East & Concord Partners. As of today, East & Concord Partners operates across China and internationally with 600 legal professionals - over 200 of whom are partners - located in 11 national offices: Beijing (headquarters), Beijing Dongcheng, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Nanjing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Wuhan and Xi’an; and 2 international offices: Tokyo of Japan and Vancouver of Canada. Our firm’s strategic partnership with East & Concord Partners has uniquely positioned the firm in China, granting the firm access to prospective China-based clients, and ultimately, bridging the gap between China and the world.
- asialaw Recommended Firm (2023, 2024)
- ALB Hong Kong Firm to Watch (2024)
- ALB Asia M&A Rankings Hong Kong Notable Firm (2024)
- Chambers Greater China Leading Firm (2025)
- China Business Law Journal Law Awards Winner in Corporate Compliance (international firms) (2024)
- China Business Law Journal Regional Awards Winner in Best Overall Law Firms (Hong Kong) (2024)
- IFLR1000 Recognised Firm (2023, 2024)
- Legal 500 Asia Pacific Greater China Region Leading Firm (2025)
- LegalOne Merits Exemplary (2024)
- LegalOne Deals of the Year (China) (2023)
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- Hong Kong2803 & 2803A, China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wan Chai , Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Web: www.yyc-ec.com
- Tel: +852 3797 5336
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港交所于2024年12月刊发《<企业管治守则>及相关<上市规则>条文检讨咨询总结》，大部分新规将适用于2025年7月1日或之后开始的财政年度。
HKEX conclusions on review of Corporate Governance Code
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong published the Consultation Paper on Review of Corporate Governance Code and Related Listing Rules. Most will apply to financial years commencing on or after 1 July 2025.
Paperless Corporate Communication for Hong Kong Companies
The Companies Ordinance (Chapter 622 of the Laws of Hong Kong) has been amended to introduce an “implied consent mechanism” for both listed and unlisted Hong Kong incorporated companies to disseminate corporate communication by electronic means.
《公司条例》（香港法例第 622 章）已作出修订，引入 “默示同意机制”，容许在香港注册成立的上市及非上市公司以电子方式发布公司通讯，新机制将于 2025 年 4 月 17 日生效。
《公司条例》引入库存股份制度将令香港与开曼群岛及百慕达看齐，因此，于香港成立的上市公司无须一定注销其回购的股份。
Companies Ordinance of Hong Kong will include a Treasury Share Regime for Listed Companies
The introduction of the treasury share regime to the Companies Ordinance brings Hong Kong on a par with Cayman Islands and Bermuda. Accordingly, a Hong Kong incorporated listed company will no longer be required to cancel bought-back shares.
HKEX’s review of issuers’ annual reports for FY2023
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) published on 10 December 2024 a report on its annual review (with the aid of artificial intelligence) of listed issuers’ annual reports for the financial year ended 2023. Along with the review, the HKEX also released a Guide on Preparation of Annua
港交所于2024年12月10日发布了2023财年上市公司年报的年度审阅报告，该报告借助人工智能完成。同时，港交所还发布了《年报编备指引》，对未来年报的披露提出了建议。
LexisNexis International Corporate Procedures, Issue 139 — Hong Kong Chapter
Our partner Roy Chiang has contributed to LexisNexis International Corporate Procedures, Issue 139, Hong Kong Chapter and published for subscription on 22 January 2025.
LexisNexis 国际公司程序，第 139 期 — 香港章
本所合伙人蒋建丰律师撰写《律商联讯》(LexisNexis)—国际公司程序，第 139 期 — 香港章并于2025 年 1 月 22 日线上出版供订阅。(仅具英文版)
DAOs in Hong Kong: legal framework and recent developments
With a growing prominence of virtual assets, decentralised autonomous organisations are becoming a critical component of the digital economy.
随着虚拟资产越来越普遍，去中心化自治组织也成了数字经济的一个重要组成部分。
Chambers Global Practice Guides: Equity Finance 2024 – Hong Kong Chapter
Our partners Rossana Chu, Dennis Yeung, and Sam Wu, together with associate Beverly Fu, of our leading corporate practice team, have co-authored the Hong Kong Chapter of the Chambers Global Practice Guides: Equity Finance 2024.
本所领先的公司业务团队合伙人朱静文律师、合伙人杨家奇律师、合伙人胡铭深律师以及符曼姿律师 共同撰写《钱伯斯全球实践指南：股权融资 2024》(Chambers Global Practice Guides: Equity Finance 2024) — 香港章。
Lexology In-Depth: International Capital Markets - Hong Kong, Edition 14
Market sentiments in the Hong Kong capital markets will remain influenced by macroeconomic and geopolitical factors. It is important for the regulators and participants to collaborate to build a stronger, yet flexible, infrastructure for the city’s capital markets and keep diversifications in order.
Lexology《深度解读：国际资本市场 — 香港章》第14版
本所合伙人朱静文律师 (Rossana Chu) 撰写Lexology《深度解读：国际资本市场》第 14 版 —— 香港章并在2024 年 12 月 17 日线上发表。(仅具英文版)
Facilitating cross-border data flow in the GBA
Introduction of the Standard Contract for the Cross-boundary Flow of Personal Information within the GBA (GBA SCC) marks a new milestone for cross-border data transfer.
《粤港澳大湾区(内地、香港)个人信息跨境流动标准合同》（下称《大湾区标准合同》）标志着大湾区进入了一个跨境数据流动的新时代。
Rossana Chu shared insights in “Roads less travelled” by CBLJ
Our Partner Rossana Chu is featured in the China Business Law Journal special report titled “Roads less travelled” published on 18 October 2024.
本所合伙人朱静文律师 (Rossana Chu) 在2024年10月18日出版的《商法》聚焦中国经济市场分析报告专题《蹊径求索》中亮相。
Hong Kong proposes critical infrastructure cybersecurity law
Hong Kong proposes to enact a new legislation tentatively titled the Protection of Critical Infrastructure (Computer System) Bill.
香港提交了一份拟议立法提案，法案名称暂定为《保护关键基础设施（电脑系统）法案》。
Background for signing Amendment Agreement II on Trade in Services under CEPA
The Amendment Agreement II introduces new liberalisation measures across several service sectors where Hong Kong enjoys competitive advantages.
《内地与香港关于建立更紧密经贸关系的安排》下签署《服务贸易协议修订协议二》的背景
《修订协议二》在不少香港特别具优势的服务领域都增添了开放措施。
Proposed Regulatory Regime for Stablecoin Issuers in Hong Kong: An Overview
This article summarises the key aspects of the legislative proposal, including the scope and coverage of the proposed regulatory regime, the licensing criteria and conditions and the powers granted to the HKMA.
本文概述立法建议的主要方面, 包括拟议监管制度的范围和覆盖范围、发牌准则和条件以及赋予金管局的权力。
Hong Kong opens doors to foreign company redomiciliation
The Hong Kong government has announced that it will make a law to enable non-Hong Kong companies to redomicile in Hong Kong.
香港政府宣布将立法允许非香港公司迁册来港。这将有助于巩固香港作为全球商业与金融中心的地位。
“An interview with Jason Lin” featured in ALB China Regional Report 2024
Jason pointed out that Hong Kong has always been an irreplaceable choice for Chinese enterprises to set up "Go Global" holding platforms.
“林泽军律师接受ALB专家专访” 刊登在 ALB 中国版华南地区报告2024
林泽军律师 (Jason Lin) 指出香港一直是中国企业出海设立控股平台时不可替代的选择，扮演的角色会越来越重要 。
港交所于2024年12月刊发《<企业管治守则>及相关<上市规则>条文检讨咨询总结》，大部分新规将适用于2025年7月1日或之后开始的财政年度。
HKEX conclusions on review of Corporate Governance Code
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong published the Consultation Paper on Review of Corporate Governance Code and Related Listing Rules. Most will apply to financial years commencing on or after 1 July 2025.
Paperless Corporate Communication for Hong Kong Companies
The Companies Ordinance (Chapter 622 of the Laws of Hong Kong) has been amended to introduce an “implied consent mechanism” for both listed and unlisted Hong Kong incorporated companies to disseminate corporate communication by electronic means.
《公司条例》（香港法例第 622 章）已作出修订，引入 “默示同意机制”，容许在香港注册成立的上市及非上市公司以电子方式发布公司通讯，新机制将于 2025 年 4 月 17 日生效。
《公司条例》引入库存股份制度将令香港与开曼群岛及百慕达看齐，因此，于香港成立的上市公司无须一定注销其回购的股份。
Companies Ordinance of Hong Kong will include a Treasury Share Regime for Listed Companies
The introduction of the treasury share regime to the Companies Ordinance brings Hong Kong on a par with Cayman Islands and Bermuda. Accordingly, a Hong Kong incorporated listed company will no longer be required to cancel bought-back shares.
HKEX’s review of issuers’ annual reports for FY2023
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) published on 10 December 2024 a report on its annual review (with the aid of artificial intelligence) of listed issuers’ annual reports for the financial year ended 2023. Along with the review, the HKEX also released a Guide on Preparation of Annua
港交所于2024年12月10日发布了2023财年上市公司年报的年度审阅报告，该报告借助人工智能完成。同时，港交所还发布了《年报编备指引》，对未来年报的披露提出了建议。
LexisNexis International Corporate Procedures, Issue 139 — Hong Kong Chapter
Our partner Roy Chiang has contributed to LexisNexis International Corporate Procedures, Issue 139, Hong Kong Chapter and published for subscription on 22 January 2025.
LexisNexis 国际公司程序，第 139 期 — 香港章
本所合伙人蒋建丰律师撰写《律商联讯》(LexisNexis)—国际公司程序，第 139 期 — 香港章并于2025 年 1 月 22 日线上出版供订阅。(仅具英文版)
DAOs in Hong Kong: legal framework and recent developments
With a growing prominence of virtual assets, decentralised autonomous organisations are becoming a critical component of the digital economy.
随着虚拟资产越来越普遍，去中心化自治组织也成了数字经济的一个重要组成部分。
Chambers Global Practice Guides: Equity Finance 2024 – Hong Kong Chapter
Our partners Rossana Chu, Dennis Yeung, and Sam Wu, together with associate Beverly Fu, of our leading corporate practice team, have co-authored the Hong Kong Chapter of the Chambers Global Practice Guides: Equity Finance 2024.
本所领先的公司业务团队合伙人朱静文律师、合伙人杨家奇律师、合伙人胡铭深律师以及符曼姿律师 共同撰写《钱伯斯全球实践指南：股权融资 2024》(Chambers Global Practice Guides: Equity Finance 2024) — 香港章。
Lexology In-Depth: International Capital Markets - Hong Kong, Edition 14
Market sentiments in the Hong Kong capital markets will remain influenced by macroeconomic and geopolitical factors. It is important for the regulators and participants to collaborate to build a stronger, yet flexible, infrastructure for the city’s capital markets and keep diversifications in order.
Lexology《深度解读：国际资本市场 — 香港章》第14版
本所合伙人朱静文律师 (Rossana Chu) 撰写Lexology《深度解读：国际资本市场》第 14 版 —— 香港章并在2024 年 12 月 17 日线上发表。(仅具英文版)
Facilitating cross-border data flow in the GBA
Introduction of the Standard Contract for the Cross-boundary Flow of Personal Information within the GBA (GBA SCC) marks a new milestone for cross-border data transfer.
《粤港澳大湾区(内地、香港)个人信息跨境流动标准合同》（下称《大湾区标准合同》）标志着大湾区进入了一个跨境数据流动的新时代。
Rossana Chu shared insights in “Roads less travelled” by CBLJ
Our Partner Rossana Chu is featured in the China Business Law Journal special report titled “Roads less travelled” published on 18 October 2024.
本所合伙人朱静文律师 (Rossana Chu) 在2024年10月18日出版的《商法》聚焦中国经济市场分析报告专题《蹊径求索》中亮相。
Hong Kong proposes critical infrastructure cybersecurity law
Hong Kong proposes to enact a new legislation tentatively titled the Protection of Critical Infrastructure (Computer System) Bill.
香港提交了一份拟议立法提案，法案名称暂定为《保护关键基础设施（电脑系统）法案》。
Background for signing Amendment Agreement II on Trade in Services under CEPA
The Amendment Agreement II introduces new liberalisation measures across several service sectors where Hong Kong enjoys competitive advantages.
《内地与香港关于建立更紧密经贸关系的安排》下签署《服务贸易协议修订协议二》的背景
《修订协议二》在不少香港特别具优势的服务领域都增添了开放措施。
Proposed Regulatory Regime for Stablecoin Issuers in Hong Kong: An Overview
This article summarises the key aspects of the legislative proposal, including the scope and coverage of the proposed regulatory regime, the licensing criteria and conditions and the powers granted to the HKMA.
本文概述立法建议的主要方面, 包括拟议监管制度的范围和覆盖范围、发牌准则和条件以及赋予金管局的权力。
Hong Kong opens doors to foreign company redomiciliation
The Hong Kong government has announced that it will make a law to enable non-Hong Kong companies to redomicile in Hong Kong.
香港政府宣布将立法允许非香港公司迁册来港。这将有助于巩固香港作为全球商业与金融中心的地位。
“An interview with Jason Lin” featured in ALB China Regional Report 2024
Jason pointed out that Hong Kong has always been an irreplaceable choice for Chinese enterprises to set up "Go Global" holding platforms.
“林泽军律师接受ALB专家专访” 刊登在 ALB 中国版华南地区报告2024
林泽军律师 (Jason Lin) 指出香港一直是中国企业出海设立控股平台时不可替代的选择，扮演的角色会越来越重要 。