IFLR1000 Reviews

M&A

LPA-CGR's Hong Kong office has been advising in the structuring and development of commercial and industrial projects in Asia for over 20 years. Equipped with a team of international lawyers qualified in France, Hong Kong, England and Wales, and Australia (New South Wales), the firm works on all aspects of Hong Kong law with its associated firm Toullec Solicitors.
The firm also works closely with its China Desk as well as other offices of LPA-CGR network in Asia including Tokyo, Shanghai, and Singapore.

 

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm’s Hong Kong office has a strong reputation in cross-border M&A transactions. The team advises on a wide range of corporate and M&A transactions for international clients (mainly from western continental Europe), assisting their expansion in China through Hong Kong. 

 

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include Altavia, APM Monaco, Diptyque, Envision Energy, Exclusive Network, Fauchon, Indigo, La Maison du Chocolat, Longchamp, Naga, Native Union, Novares, OnTheList, and Pierre Herme.  

 

Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023)   

During the research period, the firm has been particularly active in corporate and M&A transactions advising clients in structuring and implementing joint ventures projects, merger & acquisition operations, capital investment and foreign investments in China. Active industry sectors include consumers goods and services, hospitality, logistics, and transport. 

The corporate team promoted counsel Marie-Gabrielle du Bourblanc in 2023.  

 

Client Feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023) 

M&A 

“Efficiency, cleverness, close to their clients.” 

Financial restructuring 

Pragmatic, business savvy, constructive attitude to solving problems.” 

Nicolas Vanderchmitt 

“Client focused, experienced, professional.” 

“Involved, responsive, understanding, practical, smart.”