Christopher CHAN | LI & PARTNERS

Profile

Christopher graduated from The University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) and a Master’s degree (M.S.W.) He worked in the Hong Kong government (Labour Department). He was offered a government professional legal training opportunity. Subsequently, he left the civil service and moved on to a law firm (Johnson Stokes & Master) and was later admitted as a Solicitor in Hong Kong. He subsequently joined another major law firm and became a partner. He later moved to HSBC in Hong Kong as in-house counsel. He has gained experience in handling a wide spectrum of legal and regulatory matters relating to the businesses of banking and financial services group. In addition to admission in Hong Kong, he is also admitted in England & Wales, Australia (A.C.T., N.T. & N.S.W.) and Singapore (non-practising).

Education Background

B.A. and M.S.W. (The University of Hong Kong).

Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination (LSHK).

Professional Qualifications

● Admitted as Solicitor in Hong Kong.

● Also admitted in England & Wales, Australia (A.C.T., N.T. & N.S.W.) and Singapore (non-practising).

Honours and Appointments

The Hong Kong AIDS Foundation – Advisory Board member and Executive Board member.

Principal Areas of Practice

Banking & Finance including project & export finance, leveraged & acquisition finance, ship finance, loan facilities and security documentation (including syndicated loans), review, advice and drafting of bank business legal documentation, policies and manuals, advisory on legal and regulatory issues relating to the Banking Ordinance, securities legislations, applicable regulations and codes as well as legislation / regulations relating to financial services institutions.

Corporate & Commercial including mergers and acquisitions, private equity and shipping.

Employment including review, advice & drafting employment contracts, related policies and manuals, employment disputes and issues.

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