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Ashurst, founded in 1822, is a London-based leading international law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. Our clients include major local and global corporates, financial institutions, assets management companies, government agencies and regulatory bodies. We are a full service law firm specialising in areas including banking and finance, capital markets, financial services regulatory, corporate/M&A, and dispute resolution. We have become a trusted legal adviser to major financial institutions, corporates, fund management houses and sovereign wealth funds and our clients also include a number of governments and quasi-government organisations. We are widely acknowledged by our clients for delivering accessible, proficient and commercially-minded services. As a truly global law firm, Ashurst has a reputation for successfully managing large and complex multi-jurisdictional transactions, disputes and projects and delivering outstanding outcomes for clients.
Ashurst has 31 offices in 18 countries, including offices in alliance with local counsel in relevant jurisdictions. With more than 490 partners as well as over 2,000 lawyers and other legal specialists working across numerous time zones, the firm offers the reach and insight of a global network, combined with the knowledge and understanding of local markets and is able to leverage on our network to assist you in each phase of the transaction from a global perspective.
Since 1949, Baker & McKenzie have advised leading corporations on the issues of today’s integrated world market. we bring to matters the instinctively global perspective and deep market knowledge and insights through the most developed global platform in the legal profession, geographically and in the scope of our practice with unrivalled network of 77 offices in 47 countries.
In terms of our network in countries along Belt and Road Initiative, Baker & McKenzie owns offices in 28 cities of 23 countries which are involved in the Initiative. Those countries include: China, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippine, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, The Republic of Czech, The United ARAB Emirates, Turkey, Ukraine and Vietnam. Although we do not have an office in India, Baker & McKenzie's India Focus Group has been helping companies capture opportunities in India for over 50 years.
Baker & McKenzie’s Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai offices were established in 1974, 1993 and 2003, respectively. In total, the three offices are staffed by over 400 lawyers and professional staff. The Firm provides dedicated legal services across the broad spectrum of corporate law. Baker & McKenzie’s practice in Hong Kong and Mainland China is consistently ranked in the top tier within legal directories as well as industry surveys, and described as a leading or highly recommended firm in almost all categories of law.
Mayer Brown is uniquely positioned to advise the world’s leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex deals and disputes. With extensive reach across four continents, we are the only integrated law firm in the world with approximately 200 lawyers in each of the world’s three largest financial centers—New York, London and Hong Kong—the backbone of the global economy. We have deep experience in high-stakes litigation and complex transactions across industry sectors, including our signature strength, the global financial services industry. Our diverse teams of lawyers are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do. Our “one-firm” culture—seamless and integrated across all practices and regions—ensures that our clients receive the best of our knowledge and experience.
King & Wood Mallesons is a new breed of law firm combining local depth with a global platform. Headquartered in Asia and with access to a global platform, we are providing commercial solutions and transforming the way legal services are delivered.
As the only firm in the world able to practise Chinese, Hong Kong, Australian, English, US and a significant range of European laws, we open doors and unlock opportunities for clients as they look to unleash the fullest potential of the Asian Century. Our ability to connect emerging opportunities, with market leading capability, is pushing the frontiers of what can be achieved - connecting Asia to the world, and the world to Asia.
The Vistra Group is a top tier corporate service provider globally. With offices in over 35 countries, Vistra provides a uniquely broad range of services and solutions. Our capabilities span across international incorporations to trust, fiduciary and fund administration services.
Vistra Hong Kong's team offers a broad range of expertise to both companies and private individuals in Hong Kong and the region, supporting clients not only with their establishment in Hong Kong, but also on an ongoing basis, taking care of all administrative matters enabling our clients to focus on their business. Combining our corporate, fiduciary, and operational expertise, Vistra Hong Kong is truly able to add substantial value and confidence in one of the key hubs of global trade and wealth management.
Our clientele range from individuals and SMEs to MNCs and listed companies. Our bespoke solutions provide a comprehensive service offering ranging from guidance into new markets and incorporating your company, to the handling of all back-office administration such as company secretarial duties, bookkeeping, reporting, and payroll. Our specialized teams can also act as your trade and treasury center.
TMF Group helps global companies expand and invest seamlessly across international borders. Its expert accountants and legal, HR and payroll professionals are located around the world, helping clients to operate their corporate structures, finance vehicles and investments in different locations. With operations in more than 80 countries providing global business services, TMF Group is the global expert that understands local needs
Grant Thornton is one of the leading business advisers of independent assurance, tax and advisory services that helps dynamic organisations unlock their potential for growth. Our brand is respected globally, as one of the major global accounting organisations recognised by capital markets, regulators and international standards setting bodies. As a US$4.7bn global organisation of member firms with 40,000 people in over 130 countries, we have the scale to meet your changing needs, as well as the insight and agility that helps you to stay one step ahead. Privately owned, publicly listed and public sector clients come to us for our technical skills and industry capabilities but also for our different way of working. Our partners and teams invest the time to truly understand your business, giving real insight and a fresh perspective to keep you moving. Together with our International Business Centres (IBCs), we can draw on the resources and supports from Grant Thornton’s global network, deep knowledge of the latest regulations, techniques and business practices in major jurisdictions worldwide. Whether a business has domestic or international aspirations, Grant Thornton can help you unlock your potential for growth.
PwC China/Hong Kong is the largest professional services firm in China. PwC’s network firms operate in 157 countries with more than 195,000 partners and staff including almost all of the territories under the Belt and Road Initiative. PwC provides a full range of advisory, consulting, tax and assurance services, including but not limited to valuation strategy services, financial modelling, mergers and acquisitions advisory, investment and project structuring, financial due diligence, tax planning and due diligence and strategic advice to investors in identifying and building capabilities required for this initiative. These successful developments of the Belt and Road Initiative will invariably require some or all of the professional services noted above. PwC will be able to provide local knowledge and expertise in most of the territories under the Belt and Road Initiative.
Crowe Horwath (HK) CPA Limited is a full-service CPA member firm of Crowe Horwath International and is based in Hong Kong. We provide a comprehensive range of professional services including audit, tax, risk management, merger and acquisition, trust, estate planning, data security and IT audit, ESG and sustainability consulting, business and property valuation, human resources, executive coaching and business advisory services to clients in the Greater China region.
As one of the pioneer accounting firms exploring the China market, we are accustomed to the culture, economy and business environment in Hong Kong and Mainland China. We have also built up strong connections with both the public and private sectors in China. Together with the support from member firms of the top 9 accounting network globally, we assist Chinese enterprises to access the international markets and at the same time help our international clients to establish presence in the vast China market.
BDO Limited is the Hong Kong member firm of BDO International Limited, the fifth largest worldwide accountancy network with over 1,300 offices in more than 150 countries and almost 60,000 people, including 31 offices in Mainland China as well as covering all the major countries and cities within the One Belt One Road.
BDO Limited has 50 directors and a staff of over 1,000 in Hong Kong. Our professional services include assurance, taxation, business recovery, forensic accounting, litigation support, matrimonial advisory, risk advisory and business services. Our professionals are well-versed in all accounting and auditing standards, tax and investment regulations prevailing in Hong Kong, Mainland China as well as other major countries. We conform to the highest international standards in a full range of professional services.