Real Estate
HOW WE CAN HELP REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE ACCOLADES

When Real Estate is all about location, location and location, our two long established offices strategically located in Hong Kong and Beijing allow us to have deep local roots and integrated global perspective to advise on a wide spectrum of real estate matters from acquisition to disposition in the Greater China region and beyond.

Given the industry knowledge and practical experience across different aspects of legal practices where real estate is at the center of transaction, our Real Estate team helps clients capitalise opportunities - whether they are acquiring, selling, developing, leasing, building, managing or diversifying their portfolios in various forms of investments.

In navigating clients through the complexities of the real estate markets in which they currently or plan to invest. Our Real Estate team manages the intricacies of their transactions and disputes, synthesizing legal and commercial knowledge to provide them with counsel that translates into successful outcomes.

HOW WE CAN HELP
CROSS-BORDER ACOUISITION, DISPOSITION AND EXCHANGE
  • Land exchange
  • Sale and purchase (real property/ holding company)
  • Transfers through succession
  • Transfers upon severance of joint tenancy
LEASE AND LICENSE
  • Tenancy agreements
  • License agreements
  • Sale and Leaseback
REAL ESTATE FUNDS AND INVESTMENT
  • Property management and structured title schemes
  • REITs - public and private equity REITs, mortgage REITs
REAL ESTATE DISPUTES
  • Adverse possession
  • Compulsory Sale Application
  • Distraint and Re-possession action
  • Insolvency: liquidation, administration and receivership of landlords, tenants and/or sub-tenants
  • Tenant disturbance: breach of quiet enjoyment/ nuisance
  • Tenancy Disputes
  • Title disputes
REAL ESTATE RELATED TAX
  • Intra-group transfer
  • Stamp duty saving scheme for Special Stamp Duty (SSD), Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD) and Ad valorem Stamp Duty (AVD)
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
  • Construction contracts, performance bonds, warranties, indemnities, guarantees, project insurance
  • Construction, engineering and infrastructure projects, project management, appointment of consultants
  • Environmental issues in construction projects, secure regulatory approvals
  • Modification of Land Use for Redevelopment
  • Planning and Urban Development
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
CHINESE MAINLAND
  • Represent developers in the strata sales of properties
  • Counsel to developers on tax and fiscal implications
  • Counsel to foreign entities and individuals on tenancy and lease agreements:
    • Counsel to foreign entities and individuals on tenancy and lease agreements:
    • American consumer electronics accessory company for their Shenzhen office
    • Senior management executives for residential occupation

HONG KONG
  • Represent real property holding group to devise structured efficient stamp duty saving schemes for transfers of residential and commercial properties
  • Represent high net worth individual to successfully acquire a block of commercial-residential building from individual owners in Wan Chai and advising on feasibility of initiating compulsory sale for redevelopment
  • Represent developer regarding sale of first-hand residential properties in prestigious location in the Peak to obtain approval of Deed of Mutual Covenant with Lands Department, with advice on sales brochure, marketing materials, agreements and tender documents for sale of the properties in compliance of first-hand sale legislation
  • Represent a high net worth individual in the acquisition of a luxurious real estate development in the Peak consisting of 10 houses through acquisition of the shares of the various holding companies to ensure a tax efficient structure
  • Represent property holding group in management of leases and licenses for various residential developments with retail shops and negotiation on the same for timely completion of binding agreements with tenants
  • Represent developer on strata sale of residential units of a building at prime location in Causeway Bay. We prepared the sub-DMC for the intended sale and advise on legal requirements to achieve business needs
  • Represent property holding group in the successful sale of a whole block of commercial building in Central via sale of the holding company
  • Represent local conglomerate to acquire commercial premises through acquisition of shares of the holding company of the seller, steering through the complex shareholding’s structuring
  • Represent owner and developer to secure permission with government authority in redevelopment and change of land use - section 16 of the Town Planning Ordinance (Cap. 131)
WHAT OTHERS SAY

"As a renowned legal advisor, throughout the years Vivien Chan & Co. has made numerous contributions that helped clients realize their vision and goal. Congratulations on running one of the finest law firms in Hong Kong!" 

~ Esquel Enterprises Ltd

"I have been impressed with the responsiveness of the team of lawyers at Vivien Chan & Co. and their ability to always find practical insightful solutions to our legal and business issues."

~ Tom Group Ltd

"I have known Vivien for a long time. Very much impressed by her sincerity and charm. Vivien and her team handles every file with care. The quality and professionalism stands out from her competitors." 

~ Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

"I send thanks to you for the fantastic services your colleagues have given to Bradley & me so many times for our clients and for our general education."  

~ Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
ACCOLADES

CORPHUB HONG KONG'S MOST OUTSTANDING BUSINESS AWARDS

Greater China's Most Outstanding Full-Service Law Firm

of the Year 2022

CORPORATE INTL GLOBAL AWARDS

M&A Law Firm of the Year

2019-2022 China

GLOBAL LAW EXPERTS AWARDS

M&A Law Firm of the Year

2019-2022 China

CORPHUB HONG KONG'S MOST OUTSTANDING BUSINESS AWARDS

Greater China's Most Trusted Legal Consulting Services of the Year 2021

WHO’S WHO LEGAL

Thought Leaders 2020-2021 China and Hong Kong

GAMECHANGERS ACQ5 GLOBAL AWARDS

M&A Lawyer of the Year 2021 Hong Kong

Ms Vivien Chan

THE SILICON REVIEW

50 Most Trustworthy Companies of the Year 2020

50 Most Trustworthy Companies of the Year 2020

Best Full-Service Law Firm in Greater China 2019

 APAC INSIDER EXCELLENCE IN REAL ESTATE LAW AWARDS

Best M&A Law Firm in the Greater China 2018