Advising a newly-established e-commerce platform on its organizational structure, terms and conditions for its services and compliance with regulatory requirements regarding sale and transportation of various goods. When our client first approached us, they were planning to launch their newly set-up e-commerce platform which aims to provide convenient and economic access to overseas foods and beverages for Hong Kong consumers. They had particular concerns about the licences required for importation of various goods and the relevant tax implication. They also wanted
Advising an emerging technology company on providing RegTech and consultancy services to MSOs in Hong Kong and service-providers carrying out equivalent or similar business(es) in other territories. Our client has extensive experience and expertise in providing money changing and remittance services throughout the globe. With the regulatory requirements under the Anti-Money Laundering regime becoming more and more rigorous and sophisticated, it has come to our client’s attention that its fellow Money Service Operators (“MSOs”) have various difficulties in complying with the
We are living in an era where services you want can be obtained online – even the “person” giving you the investment advice could only exist virtually. We once advised an imaginative app developer whose app can intelligently converse with retail investors. It can respond to your request, generate news you are interested in and recommend to you what “he” believes is a suitable investment package. With full picture of the client’s innovative products in mind, we precisely pinpointed the risks
Advising an emerging tech company in the agriculture industry in respect of the preparation of Shareholders’ Agreement and other regulations related to the business. We advised and supported a rising tech company in the agriculture industry to prepare a shareholders’ agreement prior to the commencement of its fundraising campaign. Through consultation, we tailor-made a shareholders’ agreement that matches the needs and anticipated growth of the company. We also provided advice on regulations in the areas of IP protection and employment matters.