Cermain Cheung

Cermain is a corporate lawyer with expertise in startups, venture capital, and cross-border transactions. Since 2009, she has been practicing corporate and commercial law in Hong Kong, providing clients with exceptional legal services.

Her practice encompasses fundraising, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), venture capital and private equity investments, joint ventures, cross-border investments, and general corporate counsel. Cermain’s clientele spans various industries and stages of ventures, ranging from innovative technology companies in blockchain, virtual assets, and FoodTech, to traditional businesses in real estate, logistics, food and beverage (F&B), and trading. She also works with growing companies and listed corporations. Cermain’s work motto, “Growing with clients, becoming friends,” exemplifies her commitment to being an integral part of her clients’ long-term success. Her holistic approach in rendering legal advice is welcomed by clients. Cermain has been appointed by the University of Hong Kong as a Part-time Lecturer in Drafting Commercial Agreements in 2023. 

As the wife of an entrepreneur, Cermain possesses a unique understanding of the challenges and rewards associated with running a business. This insight allows her to empathize with her clients and provide tailored legal advice. In addition, she is a devoted mother to three delightful children, balancing her professional and personal life with dedication and resilience.

Regarding Cermain’s language capabilities, she is fluent in English, Cantonese and Putonghua.

Statutory Duties 

• Registration of Persons Tribunal, Security Bureau – Adjudicator
• Appeal Panel (Housing), Transport and Housing Bureau – Member
• Immigration Tribunal, Security Bureau – Adjudicator
• The Disciplinary Panel A of the Hong Kong Institutes of Certified Public Accountants – Member