China Practice

Hong Kong has an internationally accepted Rule of Law and sound financial and regulatory controls and one of the freest economies in the world.  Thus, Hong Kong is the cultural, economic and legal bridge for entities wishing to do business with or in Mainland China. 

With experienced lawyers in both Hong Kong and Shanghai offices, OLN is well placed not only to strategise but also to execute and implement clients’ business needs in Mainland China. 

We identify and resolve concerns that may occur due to unfamiliarity with local PRC customers, law and/or the business environment in Mainland China.

We strategise with and assist local and foreign companies in the establishment and maintenance of business presences in Mainland China, to engage in commercial activities in a wide range of industries including manufacturing, infrastructure, insurance, financial services, construction, retail, logistics and distribution.

With its PRC office, we also have a substantial Intellectual Property practice, dealing with the PRC Trademark Office and the Trademark Adjudication Review Bureau.

We offer a full range of legal services including:

• Setting up foreign direct investment structure including joint ventures, wholly foreign-owned enterprises (WFOE), branches and representative offices
• Mergers and acquisitions 
• Restructuring existing businesses
• Banking and project finance
• Corporate finance including securities and venture capital investment
• Dispute resolution including mediation, arbitration and litigation
• Land transactions and property development 
• Tax planning and advice 
• Insolvency

Our IP expertise covers :

• Trademark, copyright and patent portfolio management - filing and prosecution. Advice in both Hong Kong and China.
• Enforcement of IP rights against competitors and infringers. Anti-piracy initiatives.
• Commercial IP: acquisition and exploitation of IP rights, including franchise agreements and IP licensing.
• And also: Internet and domain name issues, media and advertising law, packaging, labeling, regulatory requirements, trade secret protection and related data protection.

Team Members

Chris Hooley

Vera Sung

Ron Ng

Vincent Liang

Tracy Yip

Jade Tang

Faith Xia