Corporate & Commercial Law
Overview
Haldanes’ corporate and commercial practice combines an ability to assist with the execution of a diverse range of corporate transactions and to assist commercial clients with the operation, regulation and development of their businesses in Asia.
A Focused Team of Corporate & Commercial Lawyers
Our focused team of corporate and commercial lawyers have experience in representing clients in executing various corporate and commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, venture capital/private equity financing, joint ventures and investment fund transactions.
Wide-ranging Experience in Greater China and the Asia region
The corporate and commercial partners have many years of experience representing multi-national corporations, financial institutions, global and regional investment funds, entrepreneurs and technology companies throughout the Asia-Pacific region, including the People’s Republic of China.
Our corporate and commercial lawyers have experience in handling virtually all aspects of business relations, including advice on, drafting and negotiating of a diverse range of commercial contracts, both locally and internationally, including licensing, partnership, outsourcing, distribution, manufacturing and agency arrangements.
Our strengths are founded on an emphasis towards developing an in-depth, focused and personalized understanding of client needs enabling our corporate and commercial lawyers to deliver a business-oriented and solutions-driven service.
Company Secretarial
Our corporate and commercial lawyers offer a full range of corporate secretarial services for both Hong Kong and offshore companies in most jurisdictions, including
- Company formation services (We provide electronic services for one-stop company incorporation and business registration)
- Registered offices
- Company secretarial services
- Filing of statutory returns
- Nominee shareholder
- Keeping Registers
- Authorised signatory
- Opening Bank Account
- Authorised representative (for overseas companies registered in Hong Kong)
- Agent for service of legal process
- Application for dormant status of Hong Kong companies
- Arranging for audit, accountancy and tax consultancy services
- Deregistration and winding-up services
Recognition
John McLellan
“Incredible attention to detail and passionate advocacy for his clients.”
John McLellan
“John McLellan and his team at Haldanes have deep understanding and insights in the subject matters and has been instrumental in helping our firm navigate the complicated landscape.”
John McLellan
“John McLellan takes time to fully understand the issues at hand and comes up with solutions regardless of the difficult nature of the matters at hand.”
John McLellan
“John Paul McLellan is a prominent name in Hong Kong, where he excels in the full spectrum of transactional matters as well as licensing arrangements on behalf of clients in the film, television and sports industries.”
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I register a company limited by shares?
- Can I acquire a company limited by shares?
- What are the advantages of company limited by shares?
- Who is eligible to be a director of company limited by shares?
- Who is eligible to be a shareholder of company limited by shares?
- What is the role of the Company Secretary of company limited by shares?
- What is Registered Office?
A limited company is required to have a registered office address to all communication which government notice may be addressed to it.
- What statutory records are required to be kept at the Registered Office?
Register of directors, register of charges, register of debentures the register of shareholders and Register of Significant Controllers. The statutory records also include minutes of the meetings /written resolutions of the board of directors and the shareholders.
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