Woo Kwan Lee & Lo is a venerable law firm in Hong Kong. The firm was founded by four named solicitors in 1973. Over the years, it has expanded into a strong team with more than 70 lawyers including 32 partners, 15 consultants and 33 assistant solicitors, providing a complete range of legal services for large commercial entities as well as individuals through its three major departments (corporate and commercial, conveyancing, and litigation) and its PRC division.
Client feedback
“The partners of the firm are responsive and very professional with expertise in M&A, regulatory compliance, real estate and leasing, and are able to provide practical and timely legal solutions to transactions with high time pressure.” – Corporate and M&A
“WKLL exhibited comprehensive knowledge on Hong Kong laws and regulations and ensured the timely compliance of the company with applicable regulatory requirements. Furthermore, WKLL prepared the legal documentation in an efficient manner and demonstrated flexibility taking into account the interests of different stakeholders as well as the commercial interest of the company. In view of our long-term cooperation, WKLL is well aware of the company’s core values and business objectives. Thus, they are able to provide the company with feasible plans to achieve desired outcomes. The above makes WKLL stand out from other firms.” – Corporate and M&A
Carmelo Lee
“Mr. Lee exhibited comprehensive knowledge of the local laws and regulations and extensive experience in corporate and commercial M&A transactions. He demonstrated professionalism in advising the company of legal risks and approval requirements from Hong Kong law perspectives and was able to assist the company in ensuring the compliance of applicable regulations. Moreover, he was capable of timely providing the company with practical advice and feasible plans to achieve desirable legal outcomes in the face of an ever-changing commercial environment.”
Kelvin Tam
“Kelvin is experienced in corporate laws and the regulatory framework of REITs, able to provide a one-stop-shop solution. He is a good client manager, able to communicate well with clients. He is also reachable outside office hours and responsive to questions on an urgent basis.”
Work highlights
Acting for two ex-directors of China Shanshui Cement Group in a dispute in which the company claims against the clients (among other ex-directors) for alleged breach of fiduciary duties owed to the company as well as alleged conspiracy with other co-defendants (as ex-directors and shareholders respectively) with intention to harm or injure the company.
Acting for the Competition Commission in an enforcement action against three textbook publishers and an individual at the Competition Tribunal for alleged price fixing, market sharing and/or bid-rigging behaviours in breach of the First Conduct Rule under the Competition Ordinance.
Work highlights
Acted for CK Asset Holdings in relation to the disposal by its subsidiaries of equity interest in companies holding the development known as “21 Borrett Road” situated at No. 21 Borrett Road, Hong Kong.
Acted for EcoCeres in relation to an equity investment by Bain Capital Private Equity.
Work highlights
Acted for an investor in the purchase of the commercial accommodation and shops of a development in Tai Po.
