Hong Kong–India Desk

Indian counsel for Hong Kong law firms, regional holding companies, and HKIAC arbitrations

Hong Kong remains an important financial and legal hub for India-related cross-border transactions. Hong Kong-based law firms, investment banks, and fund managers regularly encounter Indian law issues — in private equity transactions structured through HK holding companies, trade finance, and Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) proceedings involving Indian parties. The role of Hong Kong as a gateway for international capital into India — including Indian ADR/GDR listings and offshore debt issuances — means that HK counsel and clients frequently need experienced Indian co-counsel. RevLaw's Hong Kong Desk provides seamless Indian law support for Hong Kong law firms, banks, and investment funds operating in the India corridor.

Bilateral Context

Hong Kong has historically served as a conduit for FDI into India — particularly through the Mauritius and Singapore routing structures that offered treaty benefits under the older DTAA arrangements. The India-Hong Kong investment relationship has evolved with India's renegotiation of several bilateral tax treaties and the expanded GAAR provisions. Hong Kong's status as a common law jurisdiction with well-established arbitration infrastructure makes it a natural hub for India-related cross-border legal work. HKIAC arbitrations involving Indian parties are a significant part of RevLaw's practice — from Section 9 interim relief to enforcement of HKIAC awards in India under the New York Convention.

Typical Mandates

HKIAC arbitration — Indian co-counsel for Hong Kong firms: Indian law arguments, Section 9 interim measures, and award enforcement

Hong Kong PE/VC fund investment into Indian portfolio companies through HK or Singapore holding structures

ADR/GDR and FCCB transaction support — Indian regulatory compliance for offshore capital market transactions by Indian companies

Trade finance disputes between Hong Kong banks and Indian buyers/sellers

Cross-border M&A: Indian due diligence for HK-based strategic acquirers of Indian companies

India-Hong Kong DTAA advisory and holding structure optimisation

Key Legal Frameworks

HKIAC Rules 2018

Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre rules — RevLaw acts as Indian co-counsel in HKIAC proceedings involving Indian parties or law.

New York Convention 1958

Hong Kong awards are enforceable in India; enforcement under Sections 47–49 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996.

FDI Policy (DPIIT)

Governs investment from Hong Kong-incorporated entities into India — automatic and government route provisions.

FEMA (NDI) Rules 2019

Foreign exchange compliance for equity issuance to HK-based non-residents and reporting to RBI.

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