Andy specializes in financial regulation, virtual assets, cryptocurrencies, tokenization, litigation and regulatory investigations. He has advised and issued legal opinions for listed companies, licensed corporations, fintech and cryptocurrency platforms, entrepreneurs, business founders and investors.
Andy previously practiced law at Magic Circle and U.S. international law firms, including Linklaters and Skadden. He was senior legal counsel at Deutsche Bank and has held senior positions at payment and crypto companies.
Andy works with a diverse client base across Hong Kong, China, Southeast Asia, Europe and international markets. His results-driven approach helps clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes. Andy is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Virtual Assets, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
- Advising on Security Token Offerings (STOs), Real World Asset (RWA) tokenisation, and crypto market-making transactions
- Issuing Hong Kong legal opinions for SFC matters and token listings, including XRP (Ripple) and SOL (Solana)
- Assisting cryptocurrency exchanges and victims in fraud, hacking, wallet freezing, and asset recovery matters
- Providing legal and regulatory support to crypto and fintech companies on a retainer basis
Financial Regulation
- Applying for SFC licenses and acquisitions (Type 1, 4, 6, and 9), including VA dealing and crypto payment licenses
- Applying for MSO licenses and designing internal compliance and AML structures
- Representing SFC-licensed corporations, responsible officers (ROs), and listed companies in regulatory investigations and enquiries by the SFC and HKEx
Disputes & Litigation
- Handling commercial disputes involving breach of contract, shareholder conflicts, online fraud, and asset tracing
- Advising plaintiffs and defendants in court actions
- Pursuing asset recovery through blockchain litigation, including Mareva injunctions and freezing orders
Financial Transactions & Legal Opinion
- Advising on Limited Partnership Funds (LPF), private equity, M&A, joint ventures, and business set up in Hong Kong
- Advising startups and listed companies in pre-IPO equity and debt financings
- Advising Hong Kong private and public companies on Companies Ordinance and Listing Rules compliance