Maria Y.C. LO
勞恩慈律師

Senior Associate
  • Since :
    Joined in 2019
  • Qualifications/Accreditations/Appointments :
    - Postgraduate Certificate in Laws, Chinese University of Hong Kong (2016)
    - Juris Doctor, Chinese University of Hong Kong (2015)
    - M.A. Comparative Literature (Distinction), School of Oriental and African Studies (2013)
    - B.A. (Hons) English Language & Literature (First Class), Hong Kong Baptist University (2012)
    - The General Course (First Class), London School of Economics and Political Science (2010)
    - Admitted as Solicitor of High Court of Hong Kong (2019)

Practice Areas

  • Commercial and Corporate
  • Company Secretarial and Compliance

Career

  • Senior Associate – So, Lung & Associates (2022 – Present)
  • Assistant Solicitor – So, Lung & Associates (2019 – 2022)
  • Trainee Solicitor – Chui and Lau Solicitors (2016 – 2018)

Experience

  • Advised an internationally recognised product design company in a cross-border secured financing transaction spanning across four jurisdictions
  • Advised a lighting design company with subsidiaries in nine countries on various corporate and compliance issues
  • Advised a multinational company in lab-grown diamond industry on various legal concerns in relation to its business operations
  • Provided legal opinion to a Mainland Chinese listed company in respect of its Hong Kong supplier
  • Provided legal opinion to a major industrial park developer for purpose of land acquisition in Mainland China
  • Advised a Hong Kong company in the closing of a cross-border transaction in respect of the sale of its business in Shanghai
  • Advised a listed Hong Kong telecommunications and broadcasting company in respect of various service contracts, cooperation agreements, and production agreement
  • Advised a leading eco-furniture company in Hong Kong on their sales contract and ancillary documents
  • Advised an online lending platform in Hong Kong on their loan documentation
  • Advising individuals and companies on all aspects of commercial matters, including joint venture, partnership, shareholders, employment, intellectual property, financing and loan arrangements
  • Regularly handle share transfer, share buy-back, capital reduction, amendment of constitutional documents, application for charitable status, and various corporate regulatory and compliance issues for clients

Awards

  • Sir Edward Youde Memorial Overseas Fellowship for Disabled Students (2012)
  • Madam Po Chun Leung Memorial Scholarship (2012)
  • Mr. K.K. Ip Memorial Scholarship (2012)
  • Hong Kong Baptist University Scholastic Award (2012)
  • HSBC Overseas Scholarship (2011)
  • Eden & Ling Kwok Scholarship (2011)
  • Mrs. Hui Ng Lai Wah Memorial Scholarship (2011)
  • Madam K.Y. Hui Memorial Scholarship (2011)
  • Eden & Ling Kwok Scholarship (2010)
  • Padma & Hari Harilela Scholarship Fund for Outstanding Students (2010)
  • Sir Edward Youde Memorial Scholarships for Disabled Students (2010)
  • Sir Edward Youde Memorial Award for Disabled Students (2010)
  • Eden & Ling Kwok Scholarship (2009)

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