General Advisory & Legal Opinion

Hong Kong legal opinions, due diligence, and ongoing advisory for companies and startups. Practical support for day-to-day legal needs.

Overview

Every business needs reliable legal advice—not just for major transactions, but for the routine decisions and compliance obligations that arise daily. Whether you need a Hong Kong legal opinion for a cross-border transaction, a due diligence report for an investor, or ongoing advisory support, we provide clear, practical guidance.


Our Services

1. Hong Kong Legal Opinions

  • Opinion letters on Hong Kong law for cross-border transactions
  • Corporate capacity and authority opinions
  • Security enforceability and due execution opinions
  • Regulatory compliance opinions (SFC, HKEX, Companies Ordinance)
  • Virtual asset and cryptocurrency legal opinions (token status, licensing and regulatory compliance)

2. Legal Due Diligence

  • Corporate due diligence (company structure, directors, shareholders)
  • Contract review and risk assessment
  • Regulatory compliance reviews
  • Pre-investment and M&A due diligence reports
  • Vendor due diligence for disposals

3. General Advisory & Compliance

  • Hong Kong Companies Ordinance compliance (directors’ duties, resolutions, filings)
  • Employment law and HR advisory
  • Data privacy and PDPO compliance
  • Regulatory compliance across SFC, HKEX, and other regulators
  • Day-to-day legal queries and commercial contracts

4. Outsourced General Counsel (Monthly / Quarterly Retainer)

For startups, SMEs, and growing companies that do not yet have an established legal department, we act as your outsourced general counsel. We provide ongoing legal support on a monthly or quarterly retainer basis, giving you access to experienced legal counsel without the cost of hiring in-house.

What we cover:

  • Contract review and drafting (customer, supplier, employment, NDAs)
  • Corporate governance and compliance health checks
  • Regulatory updates and risk alerts
  • Board and shareholder resolution drafting
  • Employment and HR legal support
  • Priority email and phone access
  • Fixed monthly or quarterly fee for predictable budgeting
  • Flexible packages tailored to your business size and needs
  • Ad-hoc transaction support (fundraising, M&A) at preferential rates

Who We Help

Client TypeHow We Help
Listed companiesOngoing compliance, contract review, regulatory updates
Startups & SMEsDay-to-day legal support, employment, contracts
Growth companiesOutsourced general counsel on monthly/quarterly retainer
Financial institutionsRegulatory opinions, compliance health checks
Fintech & crypto companiesToken legal opinions, regulatory status, compliance
Investment fundsLegal opinions, due diligence, deal support

Why Choose ALLO?

Tri-Qualified – Qualified lawyer in Hong Kong, England and Wales, and New York.

Practical & Responsive – We provide clear, actionable advice on a retainer or ad-hoc basis.

Cost-Effective – Access senior legal expertise without the overhead of an in-house team.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A formal written opinion on Hong Kong law, typically required by investors, lenders, or counterparties in cross-border transactions. We issue opinions on corporate capacity, security enforceability, regulatory compliance, and virtual asset status.

We act as your in-house legal team on a monthly or quarterly retainer. You get priority access to an experienced lawyer for day-to-day legal needs—contracts, compliance, employment, and regulatory matters—without hiring a full-time in-house counsel. Ideal for startups and growing companies without an established legal department.

Typically includes: contract review and drafting, regulatory advice, employment queries, Companies Ordinance compliance, priority email/phone access, and quarterly compliance health checks. Customised to your business size and requirements.

We work on flexible timeframes. For straightforward opinions, we can respond within 5-7 business days; more complex opinions require additional time depending on scope.

Contact us

Whether you need legal opinion, regulatory guidance, transaction support, or collaboration opportunities, we’re ready to assist.

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