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Charltons
12th Floor Dominion Centre
43-59 Queen’s Road East
HONG KONG
Hong Kong

Hong Kong > Commercial, corporate and M&A: Leading independent Hong Kong Law Firms Tier 2

The team at Charltons is well-known for assisting a broad range of Chinese, Hong Kong, and international corporate clients across the fintech, food and beverage, and tech sectors. Julia Charlton leads the team with her longstanding experience in corporate restructurings, IPO and securities offerings, and joint ventures. Clinton Morrow is noted for his broad expertise spanning private equity investments and cross-border M&A within the mining and resources, healthcare, and financial services sectors. Calvin Ho acts for a range of fintech, insurance, and retail clients, often advising on IPOs, de-mergers, and spin-offs.

Practice head(s):

Julia Charlton

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

Alliance Capital Partners Limited

Crowell & Moring LLP

Dah Sing Bank

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Dongxing Securities (Hong Kong) Company Limited

Grandall Law Firm (Beijing)

Halcyon Capital Limited

JC Master Law Offices

Macfarlanes LLP

Mishcon de Reya LLP

Shandong Xinhua Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

Somerley Capital Limited

White & Case LLP

Wing On Company International Limited

Yoho Group Holding Limited

Hong Kong > Banking and finance Tier 4

Led by Julia Charlton, the team at Charltons advises its roster of Hong Kong and PRC clients on domestic and cross-border financing transactions, in addition to regulatory matters and IPOs. Its varied practice also extends to hybrid fund financings and private equity financings, with additional experience in handling fintech, blockchain and metaverse-related mandates.

Practice head(s):

Julia Charlton

Other key lawyers:

Clinton Morrow

Key clients

Alliance Capital Partners Limited

Crowell & Moring LLP

Dah Sing Bank

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Dongxing Securities (Hong Kong) Company Limited

Grandall Law Firm (Beijing)

Halcyon Capital Limited

JC Master Law Offices

Macfarlanes LLP

Mishcon de Reya LLP

Shandong Xinhua Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

Somerley Capital Limited

White & Case LLP

Wing On Company International Limited

Yoho Group Holding Limited

Hong Kong > Corporate (including M&A) Tier 6

Charltons continues to act for a range of Hong Kong, China, and global clients, including investment banks and controlling shareholders. Practice lead Julia Charlton is recognised for her longstanding expertise in securities offerings and corporate restructurings, in addition to joint ventures. Calvin Ho regularly assists financial institutions, family offices, and public companies. Clinton Morrow is noted for his strong focus on cross-border M&A and private equity investment matters, particularly within the healthcare, mining, and financial services spaces.

Practice head(s):

Julia Charlton

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

Alliance Capital Partners Limited

Crowell & Moring LLP

Dah Sing Bank

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Dongxing Securities (Hong Kong) Company Limited

Grandall Law Firm

Halcyon Capital Limited

JC Master Law Offices

Macfarlanes LLP

Mishcon de Reya LLP

Shandong Xinhua Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

Somerley Capital Limited

White & Case LLP

Wing On Company International Limited

Yoho Group Holding Limited

Work highlights

Hong Kong > Capital markets (equity)

Founder and managing partner Julia Charlton, who advises regulators, financial institutions and listed companies on the listing rules of both the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and GEM, leads the team at Charltons.