Commerce & Finance Law Offices in Association with Eric Chow & Co
is a corporate and commercial law firm in Hong Kong providing legal services to Hong Kong, Chinese and international clients. The firm is associated with the red circle law firm, Commerce & Finance in PRC China, which has offices in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Wuhan and Hong Kong with over 700 lawyers and legal professionals.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm provides legal services to its clients in corporate finance, capital markets, private equity, merger and acquisitions, banking and finance, restructuring and compliance matters in connection with the Hong Kong listing rules.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include BOCOM International (Asia), CCB International Capital, China Everbright Capital, China XLX Fertiliser, China Securities (International) Finance Company, Beijing Luzhu Biotechnology,
Dingdang Health Technology Group, Hubei Port (Hong Kong) International, and Beijing State-owned Capital Operation and Management Company Limited.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period, the firm was particularly active in capital markets and corporate M&A.
In the capital markets, the firm represented issuers and underwriters in Hong Kong SAR, British Virgin Islands and China. Active industry sectors include healthcare, biotech, real estate, finance, TMT, consumer products, project and construction, transportation and automotive.
In the M&A market, the firm was active advising both buy and sell side. It has covered a broad range of private and public transactions, domestic and cross-border M&A and other strategic investment transactions. The firm also advised for state-owned companies including advising on Beijing State-owned Capital Operation and Management Company’s
$129 million acquisition of 22.35% equity interests in Shoucheng Holdings.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
China XLX Fertiliser’s $510.25 million placement of shares.
Dingdang Health Technology Group’s
$43.8 million HKEX IPO.
Beijing State-owned Capital Operation and Management Company’s
$129 million acquisition of 22.35% equity interests in Shoucheng Holdings.
The $253.8 million unconditional mandatory cash offer on China Infrastructure & Logistics Group.
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
“Strong commercial sense with timely responses.”
“Professional and conscientious.”
Capital markets
“Delivered quality and above-average work done with timely response. Contributed professional and meaningful advice to the project team.”
“They are more often acting for the issuers instead of our bank, but their PRC legal advice is definitely solid.”
Lawyer feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Eric Chow
“Problem solver with solid technical knowledge of the regulatory landscape.”
Brandon Chow
“He knows clients well and tailors solutions.”
Priscilla Lee
“Professional advice and timely response.”
“Priscilla is quite professional and conscientious, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.”
