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

🌟 Sharing Knowledge is My Passion! 🌟

What a thrilling week kicking off with an incredible session this Monday! I had the absolute honor of teaming up with the brilliant Teddy Liu and Jason Ka Meng Lee  to dive into practical tips on Hong Kong’s newly effective Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Ordinance (Cap 653).

Key Takeaways That’ll Surprise You: 

- This isn’t just for massive corporations designated as CI Operators or those “distant” IT teams—it’s a game-changer for EVERYONE in your organization and the entire ecosystem! Are you an IT service provider to a CI Operator? 

Your contracts could be the key to compliance—let’s make sure you’re covered!

Kudos to Mohan Datwani and Desmond LAU Tat Man of The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute for organising! 

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Then, fast-forward to Wednesday: Pure joy sharing my “magic potions” for unraveling company law mysteries with over 50 amazing company secretarial pros! 

We tackled real-world puzzles like:
	•	What do you do when a director or shareholder goes missing? 😲
	•	Can shares of the same class have different rights? (Spoiler: Yes, but with caveats!)
	•	Hidden traps in model articles that could trip you up…

The energy was electric—non-stop questions turned 3 hours into what felt like 30 minutes! Who knew law could be this fun?

Remember, law isn’t just for lawyers—it’s your secret weapon for smoother workflows, everyday decisions, and skyrocketing your business success. 

Got a burning topic you’d love me to unpack? 

Drop it in the comments—I’m all ears and ready to dive in! What’s on your mind? 👇

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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.

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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The AI Legal Myth （1） – A Client Story on Fee Fears and Flawed Docs

A lead sent 9 documents. Agreements. Resolutions. The full package. 

They wanted a review quote. Hoped to keep fees low. But I felt uneasy.

The AI influence was clear. 

Structuring issues jumped out. Especially on share surrender. That’s share buyback in Hong Kong.

Key problem: Out-of-capital buybacks need published notices. Hong Kong law requires it. But it was absent. The setup could be simpler. 

AI missed that. It added needless complexity. Thought volume equals strength?

This exposes the myth. AI excels at words. So it should master law? 

Not quite. Stereotyoe impression: Lawyers = expensive.

Clients seek fast, cheap options and AI seems working well! But get flashy docs without real bite. This heightens fears. 

Like picking the wrong lawyer. One who overrides your ideas.  Demands full rewrites. Fees don’t drop. We still fix the mess.

Next post for this AI meets Law series: Human slip-ups with AI. And why experience matters.

Do you use AI to generate legal docs and do you trust those? Comment!

If you’re wary of lawyers overriding your business needs, our team Phyllis Wong Yammie Lee at Oldham, Li & Nie  embraces AI for efficient starts while centering your emotions and goals. Let’s chat about aligning expectations for your next deal—reach out today to make law less intimidating.

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This is a co-created piece of AI and human.

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.

From a humble team of just 4 three years ago, to now rallying over 30 colleagues and their families for an epic team-building retreat in Nha Trang, Vietnam—it’s a milestone that’s equal parts emotional and inspiring! 🌟

As an entrepreneurial lawyer doubling as a core startup team member, this journey has been priceless. I don’t just advise—I dive in and build alongside! 💼🚀

Navigating the tough landscape of the past two years? Surviving and turning profitable was no small win. 

But the real magic? Our four partners fostering mutual growth, power struggles handled with grace, and extending that bond to our kids’ generation. That’s the essence of true entrepreneurship! 🤝

Excited to keep pushing forward: Empowering more mainland Chinese firms to expand globally with seamless HR compliance and scalable foundations. Plus, bridging top talents and enterprises from around the world back to China!

Proud to lead YeeGoo Technology Limited  (易雇科技)—your cross-border HR SaaS powerhouse. One-stop solutions from manpower planning to compliant hiring, employee management, recruitment, payroll, and beyond.

Discover more: www.yeegoo.tech

Created to evolve: 因創而新 向新而進

Intrigued? Let’s connect—DM me anytime! 
#StartupJourney #HRTech #GlobalExpansion #TeamBuilding #Entrepreneurship

Whether your organisation is designated as a critical infrastructure operator or not, this short piece can be meaningful to you - learning about the basics when signing a IT service agreement.  Don’t miss out!

🛡️ New Insight: Issues to Consider Before Signing a Service Agreement with a Critical Infrastructure Operator (CIO) in Hong Kong.
 
Under Hong Kong’s Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Ordinance (Cap. 653), service providers working with designated CIOs may face significant flow-down compliance obligations - often hidden in service agreements.
 
In her newly published article, our Consultant Cermain  Cheung breaks down 8 key contractual issues suppliers should address now, including:

✅  Scope and definitions
✅  Incident reporting obligations
✅  Limitation of liability
✅  Indemnity
✅  Data access and processing
✅  Confidentiality
✅  Termination rights
✅  Audits and inspections
 
With no CIO designations announced yet, suppliers still have a narrow window to negotiate balanced, protective terms before obligations crystallise.

🔍 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e2DZsiVi

#CIO #CyberSecurityLaw #HongKongLaw #TechnologyLaw #RiskManagement
#CriticalInfrastructureOperator

Unpacking AI’s Gaps in law – common misconceptions of human being when using AI

Myth 1: Users Assume AI Knows Everything. 

Yes and no. AI grabs public data. Vast. But lacks real insights. Experience from practice? Missing. Lawyers rarely share. I seldom write on deal structuring. Or helping cofounders exit gracefully. Why? Confidentiality. Limits what we say online. Public space stays shallow yet users can’t verify gaps.

Myth 2: I Can Prompt. 

Prompts often fail. Wrong objectives. Lack of background understanding.  Missed purpose. Vague descriptions. Key data absent. Input flaws mean output trash. Whole structure wrong. No fix without pro eyes.

Consequence? Garbage in Garbage out!

Myth 3: Law Is Just Words. 

Not true. Words reflect ties beneath. Human relationships. Trust. Conflicts. Power dynamics. Emotions in deals. AI sees surface. Misses depth. Say AI won’t know a key employee of yours intends to relocate. The ESOP plan it drafts may miss solutions to cater this. Like tax tweaks or vesting adjustments for new locations. 

Solution - Blend AI with human touch.

Tired of fearing mismatched lawyers who rewrite everything? We’re a human-centric team using tech to enhance, not replace, your input. Contact us to revisit expectations and craft docs that truly meet your business vision.

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This piece is co-created by AI and human. 

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.

YUZU

Helping companies bridge the resource and skills gap in legal, compliance, C-suite, finance, corporate governance, and support services with highly skilled professionals on secondment. 

Yuzu by Star Anise offers a flexible solution: think part time GC, interim CFO/COO, contract legal or company secretary, amongst other functions, as a cost effective means to complete a project, to provide support during peak season, or to bolster a team with experience and technically proficient professionals.  3, 6 or however many months you wish, all payroll and administration services covered so we take the headache off you. 

Expanding the gig economy for legal, compliance and business support professionals.

Co-Founder / CEO

Star Anise Leadership and Training (SALT)

Providing the education and training to lawyers that law schools won't.

Customised and individual leadership, technical and soft skills training courses, coaching and mentoring services for organisations and individuals for lawyers, compliance professionals, C-suite and other senior managers.

Co-Founder

Star Anise Recruitment

Co-founder, co-managing director, with my business partner and sister, Annie Tang. We both come from the legal services industry, having qualified and worked in England and Hong Kong, respectively.  I head up and lead the private practice team, covering mainly partners and of counsels, whilst occasionally moonlighting as in-house counsel, IT helpdesk, trainer, marketing guy, HR manager, TA manager, facilities and purchasing specialist, handy man, and tea lady for the business. It's amazing what a pair of specs can do. No one in my team knows my dual identities.

On a serious note, we cover: 
• Legal, compliance, C-suite and professional support recruitment, placing lawyers, legal related professionals and Executives in law firms, financial services organisations and companies in Hong Kong.
• We cover both qualified roles and professional support roles: HR/talent acquisition, Business Development, legal secretarial, knowledge management, company secretaries, compliance, senior finance, investigations and forensic accounting, amongst others
•  Private Wealth senior professionals 

https://www.staranise.com.hk

Managing Director

Cobbetts LLP

Corporate M&A/PE lawyer with a top 50 UK law firm, whose work included private equity and capital market transactions (domestic and cross border), deal sizes between £20m-£300m. Acted for Plc clients, SMEs, large private companies, private equity houses, banks, hedge funds and Nominated Advisers (Nomads).

Legal Director (Solicitor of England & Wales)

Natasia

Start-up online fashion accessories business

Director & In-house Counsel

Geldards LLP

Assistant Solicitor

Irwin Mitchell

Trained at one of the UK's Top 20 largest law firms, qualifying in the Corporate and Commercial department.

Trainee Solicitor, followed by Assistant Solicitor

Hogan Lovells

Paralegal

Our business comprises three main service lines that focuses on (1) legal talent management, (2) the personal growth and development, and (3) the recruitment of lawyers and professionals in law firm and corporate teams. 

Star Anise (legal and compliance recruitment agency) - www.staranise.com.hk
Yuzu ALSP (flexible outsourcing, legal managed teams) - www.yuzu.com.hk
Star Anise Leadership & Training (SALT) - www.salt.com.hk 

One office, galaxy-wide.

We've always wanted to challenge the status quo. We want to be more customer-centric, have more empathy, take greater ownership, listen, and create solutions that are impactful and long-standing. And if we create lifelong friends as a result, bonus!

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