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NOTICE OF OFFICE RELOCATION

The year 2020 has been tough for everyone. But 2020 is also the year when the resilient rose and the agile adapted. We are proud to say that we are one of those firms that not only survived but thrived by adapting ourselves to the needs of our clients and is now moving into a new office catering for team and practice areas expansion, including regulation tech practice, the construction advisory, litigation practice and fund practice. Our new office will be at Suite 803B, Tower Two, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong effective from 18 January 2021. Welcome to visit us at our new office.

ABOUT US

One Stop Shop for Your Legal Needs

We are a full-service Hong Kong law firm, which offers a full range of legal services for both individuals and businesses, ranging from Merger & Acquisitions (private and public), Corporate, Capital Markets (ECM & DCM), Banking & Finance, Initial Coin Offering (ICO), Security Token Offering (STO), Initial Exchange Offering (IEO), Cryptocurrency/Blockchain, Virtual Assets Related Advisory Service (e.g. SFC Regulatory Sandbox), Licensing, Smart Contracts, Tech Startups, Fund Formation, Intellectual Properties, Dispute Resolution/Arbitration, SFC Investigation, Data Protection, Privacy & Security, Competition Matters, General Commercial Matters, Escrow Services and Company Secretarial Services.

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency & Fintech

L & Y Law Office is in association with Henry Yu & Associates, which has a particular focus on transactional and regulatory services for blockchain, cryptocurrency, fintech, virtual assets, initial coin offering (ICO), security token offering (STO), Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) etc. Being a pioneer in the blockchain sector, we have advised on the very first public ICO in Hong Kong, and has been an industry leader in this ever-changing legal and regulatory climate.

We provide unique insights to clients in the blockchain industry, whether they are considering to launch their own ICO, IEO or STO, developing businesses involving blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies and virtual assets, setting up crypto fund, obtaining related license(s), or looking to invest in the sector.

Staying at the forefront of legal developments in transformative blockchain technologies, we place special emphasis on confidentiality, individualized approach and innovative solutions.

Seamless Services in Greater Bay Area

Through our professional presence in Hong Kong and our Association with China Commercial (Hong Kong) Law Firm, the Hong Kong office of Guangdong’s leading China Commercial Law Firm, we have the capabilities to provide one-stop legal services on cross-border issues, especially in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area and Qianhai Free Trade Zone.

China Commercial law firm, headquartered in Shenzhen, has become one of the largest comprehensive law firms in China. It is one of the “National Outstanding Law Firm” and the only law firm in Shenzhen being awarded “Shenzhen Top Brand”. As of January 2019, China Commercial Law Firm has a total of 870 professionals, among which there are 138 partners and 542 practicing solicitors.

Our team has international law firm backgrounds, extensive network and in-depth experience dealing with cross-border matters including corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, investment structures, debt and equity financing etc.

OUR AWARDS

“INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR” FINALIST

– The Macallan Asian Legal Business Hong Kong Law Awards 2019

The Macallan Asian Legal Business Hong Kong Law Award, presented by Asian Legal Business (ALB) is one of the most prestigious awards in the legal industry which pays tribute to the outstanding performance of private practitioners and in-house teams from Hong Kong and the region.

WINNER OF “CAPITAL MARKETS LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR IN HONG KONG”

– Corporate INTL Magazine 2019

Since 2005 Corporate INTL has been leading the way connecting business leaders, financiers and advisers around the world.

WINNER OF “M&A ADVISER OF THE YEAR”

– Finance Monthly Global Awards 2018

The Finance Monthly Global Awards is an annual award which recognises and recommends financial advisers and organisations from across the globe who have excelled in their work and have performed at the highest level possible.

“RISING LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR” & “TRANSACTIONAL BOUTIQUE LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR” FINALIST

– The Macallan Asian Legal Business Hong Kong Law Awards

OUR PUBLICATIONS

BLOCKCHAIN & CRYPTOCURRENCY REGULATION 2019 & 2020

– Published by Global Legal Group Ltd.

The Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Regulation 2019 and 2020, published by Global Legal Insights, provide in-depth analysis of the developing arena of the regulation of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Our founding partner Mr. Henry Yu has written the Hong Kong chapter providing insight and analysis of issues including government attitudes and definition, cryptocurrency regulation, sales regulation, taxation, money transmission laws and anti-money laundering requirements, promotion and testing, ownership and licensing requirements, mining, and border restrictions in Hong Kong for two consecutive years.

BLOCKCHAIN & CRYPTOCURRENCY REGULATION 2019

– Published by Global Legal Group Ltd.

The first edition of Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Regulation 2019, published by Global Legal Insights, provides in-depth analysis of the developing arena of the regulation of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Our founding partner Mr. Henry Yu has written the Hong Kong chapter providing insight and analysis of issues including government attitudes and definition, cryptocurrency regulation, sales regulation, taxation, money transmission laws and anti-money laundering requirements, promotion and testing, ownership and licensing requirements, mining, and border restrictions in Hong Kong.

IN BLOCKCHAIN WE TRUST

– Published by Hong Kong Blockchain Society

Our founding partner Mr. Henry Yu contributed to the book In Blockchain We Trust published by Hong Kong Blockchain Society Limited. In his article “Representation of Off-chain (Physical) Assets as On-chain Digital Tokens (e.g. Tokenised Gold Buillions) and Recording Transactions on DLT Platforms, the Possibilities under Hong Kong Law”, he explained the possible application of blockchain technology as a way to securely record ownership of various asset classes and the legal implications of such technology.

GUEST SPEAKER

2021-06-12
ALSA International Video Conference 2021

2021-02-10
Advising on Design-Build-Operate Contract for the Additional District Cooling System (DCS) at the
Kai Tak Development Hong Kong

2021-01-31
Guest Speaker at the CUHK MBA Fintech Course

2020-12-7
Global Online Investor Roadshow

2020-11-12
HKICS – Overview and Prospects of the Development of the Greater Bay Area, and the opportunities of Hong Kong Company Secretarial Services in the Greater Bay Area

2020-10-23
In-house Lawyers Training Programme – Opportunities of Legal Outsourcing

2020-08-06
STO – Security Token Offering 101

2020-01-13
AFF 2020

2019-11-20
Future of Fintech

2019-10-24
HKGCC – Financial and Treasury Services Committee

2019-05-17
Blockchain + Finance

2019-05-08
Future X – Overcoming Barriers to the Token Economy and Emergence of Security Tokens (STOs)

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