Corporate, Commercial and M&A
The Asia Pacific Legal 500
“Kwok Yih & Chan fields ‘a highly commercial and astute team’ that demonstrates strong capabilities in public takeovers and private M&A, private equity transactions, commercial contracts and listed company compliance.”
“trustworthy business partner … well known and reputable”
“Kwok Yih & Chan has a tremendous record acting for issuers and sponsors”
“Kwok Yih & Chan’s practice demonstrates notable breadth of experience”
“…is recognised as the “next generation lawyer in restructuring and insolvency””
“…one of the strongest local outfits in Hong Kong, much to the credit of founding partners … an impressive market share in Hong Kong and PRC M&A. It sells itself rightly as a corporate finance and M&A firm, that largely acts for mid-sized corporates. The firm has defended several hostile bids, a rare occurrence in Hong Kong.”
“…continues to be a major name in the corporate sector…retained a massive presence in Hong Kong and PRC M&A. …also recognized by foreign firms for referral work…recommended corporate lawyers.”
“…a leading corporate and M&A practice in Hong Kong …respected practitioners.”
“…consistently punches above its weight …well respected.”
“…regarded as “having an extremely strong corporate finance reputation …” is “one of the leading local corporate firms” in the market.”
“…like … the upper echelon local firms.”
“…having “an excellent reputation for its corporate finance practice.””
Chambers Global – The World’s Leading Lawyers
“…although small, presented “a credible alternative to the foreign bigwigs…a highly recognizable name in the market.” Much of the firm’s caseload is devoted to corporate matters, and it is especially known for equity capital markets and volume M&A in the mid-market. Both Hong Kong and, increasingly, China-related transactions are the norm, with much of the caseload coming from listed companies.”
“A “young and hungry outfit” which relies on listed company-related M&A as its mainstay… seen as a significant alternative to the international firms and enjoys good contacts in the local business community…a face around town who is extremely pleasant to deal with.”
“One of the oldest Hong Kong firms is acknowledged to have important local ties. It “markets aggressively,” and “does a more than adequate job of executing the deals…is well-known in the market…very practical.””
“A “fast rising, very aggressive firm” has relatively high local profile as a result of “aggressive marketing.” Perceived to be active in listing and corporate finance work and well known for funds work with niche in securities.”
AsiaLaw Profiles
“Many local firms are also serious players in the Hong Kong legal market, particularly those that have longstanding ties to local business and financial institutions. …standout names include…”
“…capable corporate and commercial practices…”
Capital Markets
The Asia Pacific Legal 500
“With a long history in listings…certainly one of the most respected local firms.”
”The firm has been aggressively promoting its strengths in capital markets and corporate finance.”
“…good capital markets teams…”
“…excellent capital markets teams…”
“…established a strong profile in PRC-linked capital markets deals – name that stands out…”
AsiaLaw Profiles
“…has excellent reputations for capital markets and corporate finance advice.”
“…with solid credentials in Hong Kong capital markets with a PRC-focus…”
Restructuring and Insolvency
The Asia Pacific Legal 500
“…has a burgeoning restructuring and insolvency practice both on the contentious and non-contentious side.”
“…has a strong contentious practice”
Regulatory
The Asia Pacific Legal 500
“…has built up quite a reputation in insider dealing cases and has many dealings with the SFC.”
“…has been instructed on a raft of insider dealing cases brought by the SFC.”
“…acting in particular on cases arising out of investigations by the regulatory and enforcement bodies such as the SFC and the SEHK. The firm regularly represents implicated persons in insider dealing enquiries, and acts for listed companies and their directors on disciplinary proceedings instituted by SEHK.”
“… undertakes…regulatory work, acting in particular on cases arising out of investigations by the regulatory and enforcement bodies such as the SFC and the SEHK on insider dealing, market manipulation and misconduct.”
Dispute Resolution
The Asia Pacific Legal 500
“…handles a lot of corporate securities litigation and securities regulatory investigations.”
“…advised in the defence of six charges under the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance.”
“…regularly advises corporate executives in relation to investigations made by the SFC, the SEHK and other enforcement agencies.”
“…regarded as “having an extremely strong litigation reputation””.
AsiaLaw Profiles
“…regularly represented listed companies in commercial disputes”.
An International Who’s Who of Merger & Acquisition Lawyers
“…has firmly established a reputation in Hong Kong as a notable corporate law firm, with lawyers coming from significant international law practices who are fluent in English and various Chinese dialects.”