Compliance & Corporate Governance

At CFN Lawyers LLP, our corporate lawyers will guide you through every stage of the company life cycle (whether private or public), ensuring you meet all of the legal and regulatory requirements relevant to you. We provide general company and compliance advice to our corporate clients on the legal issues which most regularly impact their businesses. We believe in a proactive approach, actively monitoring developments in Hong Kong law and relevant international and PRC regulations to ensure our clients are informed and well-prepared far in advance of changes being introduced.

Our scope of services
  • Minimisation of operational and regulatory risks for directors, shareholders, and institutional investors.
  • Comprehensive advice on all facets of corporate governance, from day-to-day board procedures and directors’ duties to compliance with the HKEX Listing Rules, the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO), and issues arising in takeovers and privatisations.
  • Advising on the design and implementation of effective risk management frameworks, executive compensation and remuneration policies, and providing contextual analysis of board practices.
  • Guidance on sector-specific regulations, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting and compliance, and managing liability and risks for board directors and senior executives.
  • Assistance with all aspects of shareholder engagement, activism, and general meetings.
  • Navigating complex cross-border compliance issues, particularly for businesses with operations or investments in Mainland China and the Greater Bay Area.