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Mergers & Acquisitions
Strategic Counsel for Cross-border Transactions
YTL LLP is a leading independent boutique law firm in Hong Kong, recognized by Legal 500 for its excellence in Commercial, Corporate, and M&A. Our team delivers the technical sophistication of a global “Big Law” firm with the agility. We represent companies across their entire lifecycle—from innovative start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations and Chinese State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).
We specialize in navigating the complexities of the Hong Kong Takeovers Code and HKEx Listing Rules, providing seamless execution for public takeovers, private acquisitions, and cross-border divestments. Our firm is a trusted “boots on the ground” partner for overseas law firms requiring expert Hong Kong co-counsel for sophisticated multi-jurisdictional deals.
Our Expertise
We provide comprehensive legal solutions for complex transactional matters, including:
- Public M&A: Specialist advisory on schemes of arrangement, mandatory cash offers, and voluntary privatization projects.
- Private Equity & Strategic Acquisitions: Leading share and asset purchase negotiations for international investors and corporate expanders.
- Corporate Reorganizations: Devising tax-optimized structures, corporate streamlining, and post-merger integration strategies.
- Capital Markets Transactions: Advising on share placements, issuance of convertible bonds, and secondary financing.
- Digital Asset & Tech M&A: Specialized legal frameworks for the acquisition of regulated virtual asset platforms and fintech enterprises.
Work Highlights
Natural Resources Acquisition
Represented China Molybdenum Co., Ltd. (3993.HK) in its US$2.65 billion acquisition of copper and cobalt businesses and its US$1.5 billion acquisition of niobium and phosphates businesses.
Public Takeover
Represented Shanghai Dongzheng Automotive Finance Co., Ltd. (2718.HK) in connection with unconditional mandatory cash offers by SAIC Motor Corporation Limited, valued at HK$487 million.
Cross-Border Crypto Acquisition
Lead counsel for Sinohope Technology Holdings Limited (1611.HK) in its HK$260 million acquisition of BitTrade Inc., a fully licensed cryptocurrency exchange in Japan.
Privatization
Advised Tam Jai International Co. Limited (2217.HK) on its privatisation by Japan’s Toridoll Holdings Corporation (3397.TYO). This take-private transaction was structured as a scheme of arrangement under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.
Our Insights
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