Hong Kong Business Guide 2023

The established teams at JC Legal and Hawksford will be collaborating to bring you a detailed Business Guide for 2023. Give your business its best chance for success by tuning in for an overview of employment law, funding resources for overseas expansion, an update on copyright law in digital spaces and tax exemption for foreign expansion!

Date: 31 May 2023

Time: 6:30PM-8:00PM

Where: 3/F Café, the Hive Sheung Wan

Food and drinks will be provided

About the Speakers

Janice Chew, Principal, JC Legal

With 15 years of practising experience in Malaysia and Hong Kong, Janice leads the broad practice of JC Legal in cross-border commercial law, dispute resolution and regulatory compliance. Well-connected with legal and corporate professionals in Greater China, ASEAN, UK and Europe, Janice advises extensively on cross-border matters, with a focus on transactional matters and commercial litigation. Janice is Chairperson of the Malaysian Association of Hong Kong, Trade & Services Subcommittee Member of the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong and Macau), and member of the British Malaysian Society.

Francesco Montonati, Director, Hong Kong, Hawksford

An International Law graduate, Francesco started his career at the Italian Chamber of Commerce in HK & Macau. He joined Hawksford in 2013 and has been working in both the Hong Kong and the Shanghai offices during the past years. During his years of practice, Francesco has extensively supported the establishment and business operations of foreign companies across Hong Kong and China, providing comprehensive advisory with outsourced administration services.

Francesca Biondi, Senior Associate, Hong Kong, Hawksford

Francesca has a Master Degree in Law and started her career in Italy as Italian Employment Law Consultant in 2011. She joined Hawksford in 2014 and has been working in the Hong Kong since then. During these years of practice, Francesca has supported our clients to understand Hong Kong system’s peculiarities, with a particular focus on Hong Kong Immigration matters, helping with visa applications and providing tailor-made support to clients. In Hong Kong, Francesca also obtained an accreditation as Data Protection Officer and a certificate in Anti Money Laundering.

About the Organisers

JC Legal has established a broad practice in corporate and commercial law, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution. Headquartered in Hong Kong with offices in Malaysia and the UK, as well as foreign lawyers in PRC and France, we pride ourselves on a global footprint armed with deep, local expertise. We work with trusted partners to deliver cross-border advisory unique to all business needs. Our flagship Startup Steward Programme has nurtured 100+ high-growth companies and our Foreign Investment Support Programme has brought startups to scale globally.

Hawksford is an international provider of Corporate, Private Client and Fund services. We are trusted to deliver efficient administration services to large and multinational corporates, FTSE listed companies and SMEs, as well as entrepreneurs, HNW individuals, and intermediaries. Our clients are at the centre of everything we do. We help families to take care of their wealth, entrepreneurs to succeed, multinational companies to operate and transact, and funds to maximise their returns.