Corporate & Commercial

Overview

Hong Kong is one of the world’s most business-friendly jurisdictions—a common law gateway to China and Asia with a transparent regulatory environment, low tax regime, and deep capital markets. Whether you are launching a startup, acquiring a business, or structuring a cross-border investment, getting the corporate foundations right is critical.

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Our Services

1. Company Formation & Structuring

• Hong Kong company incorporation (private companies limited by shares)
• Holding company structures and group reorganisations
• Limited Partnership Funds (LPF) for private equity and investment vehicles
• Representative offices and branches for overseas businesses
• Company secretarial services and ongoing compliance

2. Shareholders’ Agreements & Corporate Governance

• Shareholders’ agreements and articles of association
• Founder vesting, equity splits, and option pools
• Drag-along / tag-along rights and deadlock resolution
• Pre-emption rights and share transfer restrictions
• Good leaver / bad leaver provisions

3. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Share and asset acquisitions, buyouts, and disposals
• Legal due diligence (corporate, contracts, IP, regulatory, employment)
• Transaction structuring (tax-efficient and regulatory-compliant)
• SPA drafting and negotiation
• Regulatory approvals (SFC, HKEX) and post-completion integration

4. Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances

• JV structuring and documentation
• Governance and management arrangements
• Deadlock resolution and exit mechanisms
• Cross-border JVs involving Chinese and international partners

5. Investment & Fundraising

• Early-stage financing (SAFEs, convertible notes, seed rounds)
• Venture capital (term sheets, subscription agreements, Series A–C)
• Private equity (complex structures, management equity, exits)
• Debt financing (loan agreements, security documents, guarantees)
• Government grants (TVP, EMF, incubation programmes)

6. Cross-Border Corporate Structuring

• Holding company structures for China investment
• Offshore jurisdictions (Cayman, BVI) for holding and financing vehicles
• Tax-efficient structuring for international operations
• Coordination with overseas counsel in major financial centres

7. Commercial Contracts

• Supply, distribution, and services agreements
• Licensing and IP agreements
• SaaS and technology contracts
• NDAs and confidentiality agreements
• Agency and franchise arrangements

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Why Choose ALLO?

International Firm Pedigree. We possess international experience to execute your projects with legal precision.

Tri-Qualified – Qualified lawyer in Hong Kong, England and Wales, and New York. Cross-border perspective matters.

Deep Fintech & Traditional Finance Expertise – Particularly well-positioned for clients in the fintech, cryptocurrency, and Web3 sectors. Also experienced in traditional and financial sectors.

Practical, Results-Driven – Clear, actionable advice that solves real business problems.

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Who We Help

Client Type	How We Help
Entrepreneurs & founders	Launch, fundraising, governance
SMEs & family businesses	Contracts, compliance, succession
Investors & PE firms	Structuring investments and exits
Multinationals	Hong Kong / Asia entry and operations
Fintech & crypto companies	Corporate structuring and regulatory compliance
Listed companies	Corporate advisory and compliance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)