Olson is an experienced corporate lawyer with over 20 years of expertise in Hong Kong's dynamic financial and commercial landscape. He possesses a dual background in both law and accounting, providing clients with holistic advice on complex corporate transactions.
Olson's practice is focused on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate finance, and regulatory compliance. Well versed in the Listing Rules and the Takeovers Code, he advises listed companies, boards of directors, and investment banks on corporate governance and transactional challenges. His legal and accounting background allows for a unique ability to navigate the financial intricacies of deals, conduct rigorous due diligence, and structure transactions that are not only legally sound but also commercially feasible.
Key Areas of Focus
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Advising on public and private M&A, disposals, joint ventures, and strategic investments.
- Capital Markets & Corporate Finance: Guiding clients through initial public offerings (IPOs), secondary fundraisings, and compliance with ongoing Listing Rules obligations.
- Regulatory & Compliance: Providing advice on compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers and the HK Companies Ordinance.
- General Corporate Advisory: Offering strategic advice on corporate governance, directors’ duties, and general commercial law matters.
Representative Experience
- Advised major property develops in Hong Kong on M&A transactions involving prime properties.
- Acted for offeree companies in mandatory general offer, ensuring compliance with the Takeovers Code.
- Acted for a Hong Kong listed company in a landmark debt restructuring case by way of a global scheme of arrangement involving the listed company itself and its numerous subsidiaries.
- Legal counsel for IPOs on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (including spin-off of listed company), mainly acting for issuers.
- Regularly advises ongoing reporting and disclosure obligations of listed companies in Hong Kong.
