Yap & Lam, Solicitors, established in 2009, is a Hong Kong-based law firm located at Ground Floor, 6 Wai Yan Street, Tai Po, New Territories. The firm is led by sole practitioner Stephen Reed Yap Yan Wing and supported by consultants Alfred Donald Yap and Lam Pui King. The team also includes assistant solicitors Cheung Lai Ching and Yuen Vivian. The firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services, including administrative law, arbitration and mediation, banking and finance, bankruptcy, building management, China-appointed attesting officer services, civil celebrant of marriages, civil claims, committeeship and guardianship, company and commercial law, consumer protection, conveyancing, criminal law, employment law, family law, foreign-related legal services (Australia and UK), immigration, intellectual property, landlord and tenant matters, mainland-related legal services, notary public services, personal injuries, shipping and maritime law, and wills and probate. Yap & Lam, Solicitors, is committed to delivering personalized and professional legal services to its clients. The firm's experienced team ensures that clients receive tailored advice and representation across various legal disciplines, reflecting their dedication to upholding the highest standards of legal practice in Hong Kong.
About Yap & Lam
Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Real Estate
Banking & Finance
Intellectual Property
Employment & Labor

Languages spoken
English

Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Yap & Lam's Corporate & Commercial practice offers comprehensive legal services tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses. Their expertise encompasses advising on mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, and commercial contracts. The firm assists clients in navigating complex regulatory environments, ensuring compliance with local and international laws. By providing strategic counsel and practical solutions, Yap & Lam supports businesses in achieving their commercial objectives and mitigating legal risks.
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

Real Estate

Yap & Lam, Solicitors offers comprehensive legal services in property and conveyancing, assisting clients with the acquisition and disposal of industrial, commercial, agricultural, and residential properties. Their expertise encompasses land development agreements, construction agreements, tenancy agreements, hire-purchase and leasing, joint ventures, shareholders' agreements, subscription agreements, corporate transactions, trust deeds, and powers of attorney. The firm provides customized solutions and legal advice on relevant legislation, ensuring clients receive tailored support for their real estate needs.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources
Conveyancing

Banking & Finance

Yap & Lam provides comprehensive legal services in banking and finance, assisting clients with loan agreements, debt restructuring, and regulatory compliance. Their team offers strategic advice to financial institutions and corporate borrowers, ensuring transactions are structured effectively and in accordance with applicable laws.
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

Intellectual Property

Yap & Lam offers comprehensive intellectual property services, assisting clients in protecting and enforcing their rights across trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets. The firm provides strategic advice on IP portfolio management, conducts thorough due diligence, and represents clients in disputes to safeguard their innovations and brand identity.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Employment & Labor

Yap & Lam provides comprehensive legal services in employment and labor law, assisting clients with matters such as employment contracts, workplace policies, dispute resolution, and compliance with Hong Kong labor regulations. Their team offers strategic advice to both employers and employees, ensuring that workplace practices align with current legal standards and effectively addressing any employment-related disputes.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation