John Lo

My focus

Startups counseling

I represent startup companies and their founders from the start-up phase through pre-IPO phase on both legal and business aspects. In addition to advising on typical legal concerns such as structuring, formation, maintenance, IP protection, contractual relationships and financing, I also strive to add value by counseling on funding sources and practice, business opportunities and related matters.

Investor representation

I also represent investors ranging from angels, family offices, VCs, PEs and corporate investors on investing and fund formation matters. My industry exposure runs a wide gamut, including IT, life sciences, clean tech and renewable energies.

PRC inbound

Another area where I have much experience is PRC inbound direct investment work. I have also represented many foreign companies making investment or doing business in PRC regularly in the last two decades.

PRC-outbound

In the PRC outbound arena, I was a pioneer in representing PRC companies in the U.S. in the early 1990s. I am knowledgeable about their special concerns, and effective in guiding such companies in the international arena.

Looking ahead

I am looking forward to seeing the publication in early 2016 of my book Angel Financing in Asia Pacific: A Guidebook for Investors and Entrepreneurs, which I hope will add to the vibrant startup scene in Hong Kong and regionally.