LC Lawyers is an independent Hong Kong law firm and a member firm of EY Law, the legal services arm of rebranded accounting firm Ernst & Young. The EY Law network has more than 3,400 legal professionals providing legal services in 94 jurisdictions around the world.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm’s core practices are in the equity capital markets, M&A, restructuring, and insolvency.
The firm also offers dispute resolution for clients in Greater China and across the world.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Ample Capital, Asia Allied Infrastructure Holdings, Bisu Technology Group, China Renewable Energy Investment, HKC (Holdings), Red Sun Capital, and Windmill Group.
Research period review: 32nd edition
(2021/2022)
Over the research period, the firm kept busy with HK IPO, block trade, and share offering work.
The firm’s corporate team focuses on divestments, real-estate acquisitions, privatisation, joint ventures, and insolvency.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition
(2021/2022)
Li Ning Company $1.34 billion top-up placing and subscription of new shares
HKC (Holdings) $151 million privatisation
Yue Kan Holdings $16 million HKSE IPO
Fullshare Holdings $680 million divestment in Nanjing High-Speed Gear Manufacturing
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Capital Market: Equity
"LC Lawyers and, in particular, their managing partner, Rossana Chu, is able to provide legal advice in complicated issues based on recent trends of regulatory requiremenst in the market and her extensive experience combined with solid skills and knowledge."
M&A
"Knowledgeable and quick response."
Rossana Chu
"Rossana Chu, partner of LC Lawyers is undoubtedly a seasoned and experienced legal practitioner with plenty of skills to offer. From mega M&A and corporate finance deals to ad hoc specific advice in relation to some SFC rules, she has consistently demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the letter of the law, whilst the commercial practicality and usefulness of the advice is never compromised. Her understanding of Chinese institutions, culture and the complexity involved is unrivalled, including deals and transactions with cross-border elements. Her responsiveness to questions has been impressive even during unsociable hours. Overall, you will get what you want at a very reasonable price and in a timely manner."
"Rossana is always able to provide innovative advice on complicated issues and structures. She has excellent and solid skills and knowledge with extensive experience in the capital market in Hong Kong. She is also good at communicating and dealing with the regulatory authorities."
Ricky Ho
"Knowledgeable and fast response."
