As an entrepreneur myself running my own legal practice and other ventures, and also wife of an entrepreneur, that’s how my team and I work with our clients:- 

- We understand and consider business when advising.
- We take care of human elements in our advice.  Relationship matters.
- We discuss with you how your team can also prevent problems on operational level.
- We avoid incurring unnecessary hours and guide with you on things that you can do so to save our hours
- We ask about your budget and provide fee estimate 
- We share our connections with you
- We work in plain language

What can I do for you?

- any agreement drafting and reviewing
- fund raising 
- ESOP and employee motivation plan 
- handling dispute 
- advising on how to deal with negotiations 
- overseas expansion 

Who are my clients?

- Startup / emerging companies looking for scaling up their business and fund raising
- Corporate / individual investors who are new to start up / early stage investment
- Fast growing companies which are yet to afford a full time experienced legal counsel
- Corporates which are keen about corporate innovation but not sure how
- Overseas companies which plans to tap into the Hong Kong and PRC markets
- Overseas law firms who look for reliable Hong Kong legal support
- Individuals who look for more thoughtful and humane legal advice in family / trust / probate matters (which I will work closely with my team)

Industry: E-Commerce, SI, SaaS, Cloud, Food Tech, Prop Tech, Digital Assets, F&B, Retail, Entertainment, Real Estate, Logistics, Franchised Business, Trading, IoT etc.

By having a general retainer (I call it Legal First Aid Kit) with us, you can focus on growing your business.

DM or email me to check out how our Legal First Aid Kit works, or how I may be able to help you - cermain.cheung@oln-law.com

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Other than work, I am also a (mostly) stay at home working mommy of three adorable kids and a handsome kitten.

Cermain Cheung

Quorum in shareholder meetings? It seems boring and standard under Hong Kong’s Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622). 

Default: just two members present (or one for single-owner firms). 

But ignore it, and it bites back hard.

In a 50/50 JV? One skips the meeting—no quorum, no vote, total deadlock.

Not just JVs. With three shareholders, two against a move? They ghost, quorum fails, proposal flops. Absenteeism becomes a sneaky veto in any uneven setup. Still sound standard?

These quirks can stall your business decisions.

How to fix —review and tweak articles.

Unsure about your setup? DM me for quick advice!

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I'm Cermain, an experienced corporate lawyer, a newbie entrepreneur, a mommy of 3 and a work-life integrator. I occasionally post insights on business, law, parenting and life. Stay updated, click the bell icon on my profile. DMs are welcome.  

Disclaimer - This post doesn't provide legal advice. Seek independent legal advice when necessary.

Cermain  Cheung

Human-centric legal solutions for everyone | 1/2 entrepreneur (森流GreenFlow & YeeGoo 易雇) | Wife of entrepreneur & mommy of 3 | Work-life integrator

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My 2 cents when hiring the Head of CSS.  Any thoughts welcome!

Essential Guide: Appointing an In-House Head of Computer System Security🛡️

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and regulatory expectations tighten, appointing the right internal leadership is no longer optional - it’s critical.

In this timely publication, our Consultant Cermain  Cheung explores the key considerations and practical steps involved in appointing an in-house Head of Computer System Security. From governance structure to accountability and compliance, the article offers guidance for boards, senior management, and security teams navigating today’s risk landscape in Hong Kong.

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Yidan Prize

Within eight years, the Yidan Prize Foundation has awarded US$30 million to support 19 laureates to advance education research and development in more than 50 countries

Secretary-General

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Subject Manager & Advisory Committee Secretariat, JC Project LIFT Trust-Initiated Project - US$92mn poverty alleviation initiative to pioneer urban graduation approach

Grant-maker for Youth Development & Poverty Alleviation Program - US$125mn in annual donation

Deputy Executive Manager, Charities

Incubation team of The Institute of Philanthropy (IoP), launched at Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum 2023

Deputy Executive Manager, Institute of Philanthropy

Portfolio management of Trust-Initiated Projects across all program areas

Deputy Executive Manager, Trust-Initiated Project Management

Subject Manager, CoolThink@JC Trust-Initiated Project (TIP) - mainstreamed for all primary schools in Hong Kong in 2023

Secretary of CoolThink@JC inaugural Steering Committee

Character Lab

Character Lab was created to advance scientific insights that help kids thrive. It was founded in 2013 by Angela Duckworth, author of Grit, Dave Levin, co-founder of KIPP public charter schools, and Dominic Randolph, Head of School at Riverdale Country School

Director of Finance and Operations

Education Pioneers

Fellow

Dalberg Global Development Advisors

Business planning and project staffing, contributing towards exceeding revenue target by over 20%

Director, North America Operations and Strategy

Social impact engagements for Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Global Green Growth Institute, Packard Foundation, United Nations Foundation and the World Bank

Strategy Consultant

Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi)

Robert Bosch Foundation Multilateral Dialogues program

Global Governance Futures Fellow

Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein

Capital expenditure analysis for Wal-Mart’s US$1bn acquisition, and financial analysis for Nordstrom’s US$210mn divestment

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Analyst

As the Secretary-General of the Yidan Prize Foundation, I work closely with the foundation’s Board of Directors, Advisory Committee, and Judging Committee to design and implement strategic initiatives that advance our mission of creating a better world through education.

Over the past eight years, the foundation has awarded US$30 million to support 19 laureates to advance education research and development in more than 50 countries. I am dedicated to fostering a global community of Yidan Prize laureates and partners, where theory and practice converge to set new standards of excellence in teaching and learning, ultimately contributing to brighter futures for local communities.

Prior to joining the foundation, I served as a lead grant-maker in education, youth development, and poverty alleviation at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, one of the world’s leading charitable donors. Before that, I was the founding Director of Finance and Operations at Character Lab in New York, where I focused on bridging the science and practice of character education. 

My career also includes strategy consulting at Dalberg Global Development Advisors, where I supported global foundations and multilateral institutions in addressing pressing social challenges, as well as investment banking on Wall Street.

I hold a Bachelor of Science from MIT and a Master in Public Administration in International Development from Harvard Kennedy School. Additionally, I am a proud graduate of the United World College of Hong Kong.

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