Weir & Associates is a Hong Kong law firm established in 1985 that specialises in business-oriented, transaction-focused legal services for corporate clients and financial institutions across Asia. The firm is known for representing over 50 financial institutions in Asia and for delivering practical, commercially minded advice that supports complex cross-border transactions and investment initiatives.
With established roots in Hong Kong since 1985 and an office in Shanghai, Weir & Associates maintains a global reach through a network of associations with international law firms that enables cross-border advice for clients entering China and broader Asia markets. The firm's lawyers hold qualifications in multiple jurisdictions and the team communicates in Cantonese, Mandarin and English, helping international clients navigate regulatory and commercial complexities.
Weir & Associates prioritises client service through a pragmatic, results-driven approach that combines senior-level involvement with responsive, tailored guidance. The firm emphasises practical solutions, seamless coordination across practices, and ongoing support for clients from onboarding to execution, backed by a breadth of resources and cross-border capabilities to meet evolving needs.
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Practice areas
Weir & Associates advises financial institutions on banking transactions, loan facilities and regulatory compliance, supported by a track record of representing over 50 financial institutions in Asia and a strong cross-border practice that facilitates complex financing arrangements and regulatory considerations.
Investment & Business Structuring
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing
Project Finance
Structured Finance
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Debt Capital Markets
Equity Capital Markets
Sustainable Finance
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Funds & Asset Management
The firm provides corporate formation and administration, foreign investment in China and cross-border advisory services for mergers, acquisitions and contracts, leveraging its multi jurisdiction capabilities to support clients throughout the deal lifecycle.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls
The real estate practice handles conveyancing, leasing services and property financing, focusing on Hong Kong market transactions and cross-border property matters to optimise asset strategies and occupancy arrangements.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing
The intellectual property practice covers patents, trademarks and design registrations, IP rights protection and enforcement, and global trademark strategy tailored to clients in entertainment, technology and manufacturing sectors.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law
Immigration services include inbound visas, investor programs and work authorization arrangements for Hong Kong and outbound options for clients expanding into other jurisdictions, supported by a longstanding regional network.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa
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