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We offer legal assistance to founders and entrepreneurs, large companies making cross-border investments, local small and medium companies, and fundraising private companies.

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Who we are

Slotine is an independent, internationally recognised legal advisor, established in 2016. From our Hong Kong headquarters, we help our global clients navigate complex legal landscapes in the Asia Pacific region.

 

What we do

Our specialty is cross-border business and corporate law. We are passionate about helping clients create the best foundation possible for a smooth and successful enterprise, and we are dedicated to providing them with continuing assistance at every stage, as their businesses evolve and change. Some of the firms we assist are investing in or acquiring overseas companies. Others are startup entrepreneurs raising capital, large companies making cross-border investments, small and medium companies changing direction or owners.

 

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Team

Maëva

Maëva Slotine

Maëva founded Slotine in 2016 after being admitted in Hong Kong, France, and England & Wales. Since beginning her career in 1998, she has gained extensive experience on numerous multinational cases globally, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, foreign direct investments and corporate governance matters.

Mathilde

Mathilde Chator

Mathilde was admitted in France in 2019. In addition to academic qualifications in Business and Law, she holds an LL.M. in Chinese Business Law from Fudan University (Shanghai). A dedicated professional, Mathilde has substantial experience advising on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, foreign direct investments and corporate governance matters.

Anne-Sophie

Anne-Sophie Maurel

Anne-Sophie advises on intellectual property matters. She studied Law Philosophy, International Law and Intellectual Property Law in France, before completing her professional training in Hong Kong, Thailand and Cambodia. She was admitted in France in 2018.

Étienne

Étienne Branthomme

Etienne is our corporate paralegal for spring 2020. He has gained corporate experience at several international law firms. Etienne holds a Masters in Law, as well as in Business, from the ESCP Business School in France.

Jessica

Jessica Lau

Jessica was admitted in Hong Kong in 2023 after completing her training contract with Slotine. She obtained her LLB with Honours from the University of Edinburgh before completing her LLM and PCLL in Hong Kong. Jessica assists the firm’s clients on transactional corporate and commercial matters as well as pre-litigation employment and shareholders’ disputes.

Mato

Mato Chan

Mato is our finance and administration manager. Mato has over 20 years’ experience in office management and merchandising, mostly with European clients. Among many key responsibilities, Mato takes care of client care letter signatures, invoices and payments.

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Slotine at a glance

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Years’ combined experience

11

Years helping European & local firms in Hong Kong

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Documents drafted or negotiated (as end of December 2020)

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Kilos of ground coffee consumed (per year)!

Practice areas

Mergers and acquisitions
Corporate governance
Private equity and acquisition finance
Investments and shares purchases
Startups capital raising
Shareholders agreements
Franchising and licensing
Commercial agents and distribution agreements
Employment law
Debt collection and shareholders disputes
General tax and compliance
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What our
clients
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Filip Erent Ondrušek, Head of Legal at NTH Group (2021)

“Thank you and your team for a job well done.”

T, CFO at a Hong Kong apparel and garment manufacturing group (2020)

“I would like to say thank you for your assistance in the transaction. Though the deal cannot be concluded as expected, I really appreciate your professional advice and services throughout the whole process beginning with preparation of the LOI. We shall definitely consider your firm and seek your professional services again when there is an investment opportunity in the future.”

Kevin Kang, Director at Reap Technologies Ltd (2019)

“Maeva and her colleagues provided an excellent service and showed a great understanding of our needs specific to our sector and business model.”

Aude Bousser, Founder & CEO of LBB Asia (2018)

“I have relied on Maëva and her team’s advice on various business issues, mainly commercial agreements and shareholders agreements, for many years. She is responsive and effective in her approach.”

A, Founder & CEO of a retail group in South-East Asia (2018)

“Maëva is a very dedicated professional with strong ethics. She always keeps her clients' interests at heart. She has a very international perspective thanks to her unique background. She has been a key support in our negotiations related to M&A, shareholder's discussions and new partnerships.”

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At Slotine, we are always here for you when you need corporate legal advice. Whether your business is large or small, or if you are in Europe, Hong Kong or Asia Pacific, you can rely on our professionalism, friendliness and expertise.

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