Howse Williams is recognised for its expertise in complex domestic and cross-border M&A, with a strong track record across public and private transactions, private equity and venture capital investments, and corporate restructurings. The firm also advises on privatisations and de-listings, working closely with its capital markets, banking, and regulatory teams to deliver integrated support. Team head and founding partner Christopher Williams specialises in corporate finance, M&A, direct investment, and restructurings. Brian Ho has led on a series of prominent IPOs across Hong Kong, China, Singapore, and Malaysia, with Heidi Lee also being a key name for capital markets transactions.
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  • 'Quality service with great team work.'

Key clients

  • CP Invest Limited
  • Sky Virtue Holdings Limited
  • Great Trade Limited
  • eCOM Registry Holdings Pte Ltd
  • Virtus Medical Holdings Limited
  • Sze Ching Lau
  • MayAir Technology
  • T&U Investment Co., Limited and Nanjing TICA Climate Solutions Co
  • Savills
  • Deson Development International Holdings Limited
  • Gaw Capital
  • PAO Bank

Practice head

Chris Howse

Other key lawyers

Brian Ho; Chris Yu; Heidi Lee; Chia Ching Tan; Veronica Chow; Anthony Chan; Yvonne Zhang