We are a Hong Kong solicitors’ firm registered as a limited liability partnership.
We are a different kind of law firm. We believe that our partners should have the flexibility and freedom to serve clients in the ways that work best for clients, and for the lawyers who serve them.
Our clients deserve transparency of legal costs. Our people and our clients should have the freedom and flexibility to realize their personal and business goals.
Your Success Is Our Business
Navigating Hong Kong’s complex laws and regulations is key to succeeding in Asia’s leading global financial centre. Our proven team is ready to deliver powerful solutions that will ensure your success in the Hong Kong financial markets.
Perspective Is Everything
The right perspective means the difference between recognizing opportunity, and seeing only obstacles. Our team includes former public company directors, general counsel, and company secretaries. Our collective experience will help you take full advantage of opportunities while minimizing risk.
We Take The Complex And Make It Clear
Our lawyers are experts in their fields. Because of this, we are able to take complex problems, and turn them into clear and effective solutions. We help you achieve the results you want.
Our People
Our firm exists as much for our people as it does for our clients.
Our clients see us as trusted advisors, and that starts with trust in our team. As our client, you should always be assisted by a professional advisor with the skills, experience and motivation to ensure a successful outcome for you.
Our Services
We are forward-looking and adaptable. We seek creative solutions that keep our clients at the forefront of their business, yet guarantee they enjoy the best legal protection.
Our services reflect what clients need, and what our people do best.
Financial Regulation
- SFC licensing applications and ongoing compliance matters
- Licensing applications for money lenders, money services operators and stored value facilities
- Anti-money laundering compliance and reporting obligations
- Compliance training and SFC mock inspection
- Reviewing compliance policies and procedures
- Regulatory and compliance assurance
Capital Markets
- Takeovers of listed companies
- Acquisition due diligence
- Restructuring public companies
- Schemes of arrangement
- Placements of shares
- Bond issuances
- Listings of pre-revenue biotech companies
Cryptocurrency
- Advising on initial coin offerings (ICOs) including compliance with Hong Kong laws on ICOs
- Formation of cryptocurrency investment funds
- Drafting ICO offering documents including review of white papers
- Cryptocurrency block trades and escrow
Listed Company Secretarial
- Acting as named Company Secretary
- Providing support for publication of reports and financial results
- Managing communications with the Stock Exchange
- Advising on the best procedures and practices on board and committee meetings, shareholder meetings and corporate governance structure
- Assisting in building up comprehensive corporate governance mechanisms in compliance with laws and regulations
- In addition to listed company secretarial services, we also provide other company secretarial services.
Financial Markets Litigation
- Public company disputes
- Winding up insolvent public companies
- Shareholder and bondholder disputes
- Stock Exchange investigations
- SFC investigations
Republic of Marshall Islands Law
We advise on all aspects Marshall Islands law including:
- Shipping matters, such as vessel and mortgage registration
- Advising on corporate transactions
- Legal opinions
- Formation of non-resident Marshall Islands corporations, general and limited partnerships, limited liability companies
- Litigation
We are one of only four law firms in Asia qualified to advise on Marshall Islands law.
Links:
RMI Licensed Attorneys – https://www.register-iri.com/corporate/legal/rmi-licensed-attorneys/
US Embassy in RMI – https://mh.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/attorneys/
Hauzen Services Limited
Hauzen Services Limited offers professional corporate governance, compliance, corporate administration, and secretarial services. We provide services to different types of entities, including listed issuers, Hong Kong incorporated companies, multinationals and offshore companies.
Company Secretarial Services
We support our clients in their corporate secretarial needs with hassle-free and cost-effective solutions. Our team has in-depth knowledge of the latest rules and regulations which to ensure that our clients are well-positioned to effectively follow the ever-changing compliance and regulatory environment.
- Listed Company Secretarial Services
- Acting as named Company Secretary
- Providing support for publication of reports and financial results
- Managing communications with the Stock Exchange
- Advising on the best procedures and practices on board and committee meetings, shareholder meetings and corporate governance structure
- Assisting in building up comprehensive corporate governance mechanisms in compliance with laws and regulations
- Company Formation
- Advisory on the type of companies and appropriate corporate structure
- Registration of companies according to legal and regulatory requirements in Hong Kong and other jurisdictions
- Company Secretarial Services
- Shareholder meetings
- Board and committee meetings
- Managing annual and routine tasks
- Corporate Governance and Compliance
- Advising on compliance with laws and regulations
- Advising on the best practice on corporate governance
- Maintaining statutory records
- Dissolution and Cessation of Business
- Advising on closing down businesses or branches and handling related matters
- Handling dissolution for companies
- Applying dormant status for companies
