Stephenson Harwood is highly regarded for its work with listed companies, frequently advising Hong Kong-listed entities on both compliance and transactional mandates. The corporate team remains active across a broad range of sectors, including banking and finance, investment funds, consumer goods, technology, ESG, life sciences, and transportation. Practice head Jane Ng is particularly noted for her expertise in corporate finance and M&A, especially in matters involving PRC and broader regional elements.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • 'Responsive and technically strong'
  • 'Acts with urgency when required, professional and personable.'
  • 'In my experience working with the team at Stephenson Harwood, two professionals in Hong Kong—Danny Kan and Angela Ng—have consistently distinguished themselves through their exceptional skills, dedication, and client-focused approach.'
  • 'Their collaborative approach and willingness to listen and adapt have significantly contributed to successful outcomes in our projects.'
  • 'Overall, I regard their service quality as excellent—professional, reliable, and innovative—making them highly valuable partners in any legal engagement.'
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Key clients

  • Anthony Trevor Hewitt and Tan Kee Peng
  • Arts Optical International Holdings Limited
  • Asia Orient Company Limited
  • Asia Standard Hotel Group Limited
  • Asia Standard International Group Limited
  • Canadian Real Estate Investment Centre
  • China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
  • China Post Hong Kong Limited
  • CITIC Europe Holdings a.s.
  • Coca-Cola China Limited
  • Computime Group Limited
  • Eurofins Scientific

Practice head

Jane Ng

Other key lawyers

Jay Ze; Danny Kan; Justin Ma; Amy Yu; Carol Mao; David Chan; Angela Ng