Eric Chow & Co., in Association with Commerce & Finance Law Offices > Hong Kong, Hong Kong > Firm Profile

Eric Chow & Co., in Association with Commerce & Finance Law Offices > The Legal 500 Rankings

Hong Kong > PRC firms in Hong Kong Tier 2

With expertise spanning various sectors, including healthcare, real estate, telecoms, and automotive, the team at Eric Chow & Co., in Association with Commerce & Finance Law Offices has a successful track record in advising clients on a wide range of corporate finance matters, navigating issues such as private and public M&A transactions and IPO investments. The team continues to represent leading international and Chinese corporates and financial institutions, including CCB International and China Everbright. At the helm of this accomplished team is Eric Chow, a founding partner of the Hong Kong office who specialises in all facets of M&A, IPOs, joint ventures, and takeover transactions. Dual-qualified in Hong Kong and New York, Clement Jiang is a primary contact for clients in the healthcare, life sciences, and technology sectors. Another key figures within the team include Priscilla Lee, who focuses her practice on M&A and capital markets transactions. The arrival of Terence Lau from Norton Rose Fulbright in May 2023 has bolstered the firm’s corporate offering, as he brings expertise in ECMs, including Hong Kong IPOs, private M&A, and public takeovers.

Hong Kong > Capital markets (equity) Tier 5

Under the leadership of Eric Chow, the ‘young, vibrant and knowledgeable’ team at Eric Chow & Co., in Association with Commerce & Finance Law Offices has gained significant traction among PRC issuers looking to raise equity on the HKEX, where it is appreciated for its ability to provide a ‘nimble, responsive and cost-effective service’. Priscilla Lee provides ‘pragmatic and very hands-on’ advice that is ‘attuned to client needs’ and is a key member of the team that was also strengthened on the sponsor side by the arrival in May 2023 of Terence Lau in a senior consultancy role from Norton Rose Fulbright.

Hong Kong > Corporate (including M&A)

Eric Chow & Co., in Association with Commerce & Finance Law Offices‘ ‘vibrant and knowledgeable’ team is well-placed to advise PRC clients on both inbound and outbound M&A mandates. Practice head and founding partner Eric Chow is noted for handling capital markets issues, regularly advising on IPOs in the healthcare, real estate, and TMT sectors. The ‘diligent’ and ‘impressive’ Priscilla Lee’s clientele typically consists of both PRC and Hong Kong companies, investment banks, and private equity funds; Lee has broad expertise in debt financing, direct investment, and regulatory issues concerning listed companies.