Earn-outs and deferred consideration in Hong Kong M&A: how earn-out formulas work, common structures, locked-box vs completion accounts, anti-manipulation covenants, and how HK salaries tax under Cap. 112 s. 9 can bite if payment is linked to continued employment. Guide by Slotine.
Warranties and indemnities in Hong Kong M&A: how caps, baskets, de minimis, survival periods, knowledge qualifiers, the disclosure letter, non-reliance clauses (Cap. 284 Misrepresentation Ordinance), and W&I insurance work in practice. Guide by Slotine.
Stamp duty on Hong Kong M&A transactions: 0.2% aggregate on share transfers under Cap. 117 head 2(1), property AVD in asset deals under head 1, and Cap. 117 section 45 intra-group relief with 2-year clawback. Practical guide by Slotine.
About the authors Written by Jessica Lau · Solicitor at Slotine. Jessica handles Hong Kong probate applications from the first client meeting through to closing the estate, and works with…
About the authors Written by Jessica Lau · Solicitor at Slotine. Jessica advises clients on letters of administration in Hong Kong, the application process at the Probate Registry, and the…
About the authors Written by Jessica Lau · Solicitor at Slotine. Jessica advises clients on contentious probate, caveat proceedings, will disputes and the administration of contested estates in Hong Kong.…
About the authors Written by Jessica Lau · Solicitor at Slotine. Jessica advises on IP licensing, technology transfer and commercial transactions involving intellectual property rights. Reviewed by Maeva Slotine ·…
About the authors Written by Jessica Lau · Solicitor at Slotine. Jessica advises on distribution, channel partner and cross-border commercial agreements. Reviewed by Maeva Slotine · Founder and Solicitor at…
About the authors Written by Jessica Lau · Solicitor at Slotine. Jessica advises on commercial contracts, service level agreements, and B2B transactional matters. Reviewed by Maeva Slotine · Founder and…
Updated 17 July 2026 · Refreshed for 2026. About the author Written by Maeva Slotine · Founder and Solicitor at Slotine. Maeva leads Slotine's private equity and acquisition finance practice,…
About the author Written by Maeva Slotine · Founder and Solicitor at Slotine. Maeva leads Slotine's private equity and acquisition finance practice, advising sponsors on fund formation under the LPF…
About the authors Written by Mathilde Chator · Solicitor at Slotine. Mathilde advises on cross-border M&A and preliminary deal documentation, with particular focus on private equity transactions involving Hong Kong,…
