Law Debenture delivers a globally integrated suite of Independent Professional Services (IPS), supporting businesses across jurisdictions with governance, compliance, and transactional expertise. Our Hong Kong office serves as our Asia Pacific hub, providing high-quality managed services to companies starting up, established multinationals, and organisations planning to expand globally. Clients value our reliability, responsiveness, and practical insight. We are trusted for our independence, deep expertise, and over 135 years of experience — backed by the infrastructure and stability of a FTSE 250-listed company.

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Compliance Services

• Company Secretarial Services (CSS): Our CSS team is made up of fully qualified Company Secretaries based in Hong Kong, offering practical support with company formation, registered office provision, directorships, statutory filings, and ongoing governance. Whether you're setting up a new company, managing a complex corporate structure, or preparing for international expansion, our team is known for its hands-on approach — giving you confidence that your entities are well-managed so you can stay focused on broader business goals.
• Global Entity Management Service (GEMS): GEMS complements our CSS offering with tech-enabled global entity oversight, delivered through a trusted network of local partners across 120+ jurisdictions. In Asia Pacific, this includes coverage across Mainland China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, and more. Together, CSS and GEMS provide seamless support across governance, compliance, and entity management — locally in Hong Kong, across APAC, and globally.
• Independent Director & Validation (IDV): Law Debenture is an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA), approved by Companies House to carry out identity verification for directors, Persons of Significant Control (PSCs), and other relevant individuals. Our secure and efficient IDV services help UK entities meet mandatory compliance requirements and avoid penalties or filing restrictions.
• Whistleblowing Services: Through our specialist subsidiary Safecall, Law Debenture is a leading global provider of whistleblowing solutions. We support organisations in building strong ethical cultures and meeting regulatory expectations with: a 24/7 multilingual hotline staffed by trained professionals with deep expertise in handling sensitive disclosures; translation services for diverse workforces; a full suite of training programmes including Speak Up training and specialist modules for investigations; and secure case management tools.

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Transactional Services

• Process Agent Services: Our Hong Kong office can act as Process Agent for transactions governed by the laws of England, Ireland, New York, Delaware, Jersey, and other jurisdictions — offering legal certainty and operational ease in cross-border arrangements.
• Arbitration Agent Services: We provide Arbitration Agent services in both Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, supporting dispute resolution frameworks with independence and reliability.
• Trustee Services: Independent trustee roles across capital markets, structured finance, and bespoke transactions.
• Loan Agency Services: Facility and security agent roles for syndicated and bilateral lending.
• Escrow Services: Safeguarding funds and documents in complex transactions with neutrality and precision.

Why work with us

Why Work With Us

• Independence You Can Trust: Our independence is central to our value. We are not affiliated with any law firm, bank, or accounting practice — allowing us to act impartially and in our clients’ best interests at all times.
• Transparent Fees: We operate a fixed-fee model, giving clients complete clarity and control over costs. Our transparent pricing structure supports easier budgeting and eliminates surprises.
• Speed & Responsiveness: We pride ourselves on being highly responsive and easy to work with. Our onboarding and execution processes are streamlined — we can often complete KYC within just a couple of days of receiving all required information, significantly faster than many providers who may take a week or more.
• Technology-Driven Efficiency: We use innovative technology to streamline service delivery, reduce administrative burden, and enhance responsiveness — helping clients operate more efficiently.
• Global Infrastructure & Stability: Law Debenture is a FTSE 250-listed company, headquartered in London, with offices across the UK, Europe, and the United States. While we do not currently have a physical office in the Middle East, we are increasingly active in the region, supporting clients with governance and transactional services as demand grows.
• Multilingual Capability: Our Hong Kong team is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, enabling seamless communication across regional and international stakeholders.