Financial Legal Services
Japanese-speaking financial lawyers in Hong Kong supporting Japanese banks, fund managers and fintech companies with regulatory and transactional advice.
Our Financial Legal Services
Banking & Financial Institution Support
- Advising Japanese banks on Hong Kong branch and subsidiary establishment
- Regulatory compliance with HKMA requirements for Japanese institutions
- Loan documentation and facility agreements under Hong Kong law
- Correspondent banking arrangements and cross-border lending structures
Fund Formation & Asset Management
- Structuring investment funds for Japanese institutional and retail investors
- SFC Type 9 licensing applications and ongoing compliance
- Private equity and venture capital fund documentation
- Japanese investor subscription and side letter negotiations
SFC Licensing & Regulatory Compliance
- Licence applications for Japanese firms seeking SFC authorisation
- Ongoing compliance monitoring and regulatory reporting
- Responsible officer applications and fitness and properness assessments
- Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing programme reviews
Fintech & Digital Finance
- Regulatory guidance for Japanese fintech companies entering Hong Kong
- Virtual asset service provider licensing and compliance
- Payment systems licensing for Japanese payment platforms
- Regulatory sandbox applications and engagement strategies
Our Approach
Regulatory Navigation
Cross-Border Coordination
