LEX.
Logic. Leverage.
LLEX is a Central boutique law firm for founders, funds, families and foreign companies doing business in Hong Kong. We combine Big-Law rigour with partner-led speed — in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Hong Kong law, made clear for global business.
Consult slots this week: 4
A small firm with
harbour-sized ambition.
Founded in 1998 on Queen's Road Central, LLEX was built on a simple idea: senior lawyers only, no hand-offs, no surprises on fees.
Solicitor, HKSAR • England & Wales • 22 yrs
Partner-led. Fixed-fee first. Fluent in business, not just statutes.
We act for listed groups, family offices, startups redomiciling to Hong Kong, and private clients buying homes on the Peak to Sham Shui Po. Every matter gets a partner, a clear timeline in writing, and bilingual documents you can actually read.
- ✓ Senior only: 12 solicitors, average 14 years PQE, zero juniors learning on your bill
- ✓ Cross-border by design: HK • GBA • Singapore • London desks, HKIAC & ICC arbitration
- ✓ Transparent: fixed / capped fees, weekly updates, client portal with all filings
- ✓ Recognised: boutique of the year shortlist 2023–2025, 4.9★ from 320+ clients
Founded as Lau & Lex, 3 lawyers in Central
Finance & funds desk, SFC licensing work
Tech / data practice, HKIAC arbitration wins
38/F Landmark, GBA joint-operation desk
Six desks. One point
of contact.
Scope in writing before we start. No scope creep, no jargon. Choose a desk or send your whole problem — we triage in 24h.
Corporate & M&A
HK incorporation, redomiciliation, JV, share purchase, shareholder fights, SFC & Stock Exchange compliance.
Scope this →Banking & Finance
Bilateral & syndicated loans, security over HK assets, fintech licensing, fund formation, escrow.
Scope this →Disputes & Arbitration
HKIAC / ICC arbitration, High Court litigation, injunctions, debt recovery, mediation in 3 languages.
Scope this →IP, Data & Tech
Trademarks, PDPO privacy, AI contracts, SaaS, cross-border data transfer, platform T&Cs.
Scope this →Real Estate
Conveyancing, tenancies in Central & Kowloon, construction disputes, building management (BMO).
Scope this →Private Client & Wealth
Wills & probate, BVI / Cayman structures, family office, pre-nups, immigration (CIES, Top Talent).
Scope this →
Send contracts or a voice note. Partner reviews and replies with options + fixed fee.
Timeline, risks, costs capped. You approve in portal — we only start after yes.
Weekly bilingual updates, all filings in portal, direct WhatsApp with your solicitor.
Completion bible, reminders for renewals, annual health-check for retainer clients.
Numbers don't
bill by the hour.
We publish our stats because most firms won't. Boutique means you see the same face from first call to final signature.
“LLEX redomiciled our BVI holding to Hong Kong in 19 days. Flawless SFC comms.”
— CFO, logistics group, Kwun Tong“Won our HKIAC claim and kept the JV alive. Commercial, not combative.”
— Founder, SaaS, Cyberport- 🏆 Chambers & Partners Greater China 2025: recognised practitioner — corporate / dispute
- 🔒 PDPO-ready: ISO 27001-aligned file handling, HK-based servers, NDA on request
- 🌏 GBA desk: joint-operation with Shenzhen & Guangzhou counsel for cross-border deals
The four names
on your file.
No trainee roulette. You hire a partner, you get that partner — in court, in negotiation, on call.
Managing Partner • M&A
HK / E&W • Mandarin, Cantonese
Partner • Banking & Funds
Ex-magic circle • SFC licences
Partner • Disputes / HKIAC
Solicitor-advocate • 40+ arbitrations
Partner • IP / Data / Tech
PDPO • AI • TMT contracts
Plus 8 associates & consultants, 2 barristers on call, notary public in-house. Book a 20-min intro call →
Straight answers,
before you pay.
Hong Kong law in plain English. For complex files we confirm in writing after conflict check.
Hong Kong law,
decoded weekly.
Practical notes from our desks — no advertorials. Click any card to read the full briefing.
Tell us the problem.
We'll map the way.
20-min intro call free. Fixed quote in 24h. Urgent injunction? Call the duty line — we answer 08:00–22:00 HKT.
- 📍 Level 38, Gloucester Tower, The Landmark, 15 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong
- 📞 +852 2840 1122 (office) • +852 9123 4567 (urgent)
- ✉️ [email protected]
- 🚇 MTR Central Exit G • Tram: Pedder St • Parking: Landmark basement
