Principal Areas of Practice

Capital Markets

 

Corporate Finance

 

Private Equity & Venture Capital

 

Education

2004        BA (Hons) Accounting, The University of Wolverhampton

2005        MSc Accounting and Finance, The University of Birmingham

2016        Juris Doctor, The University of Hong Kong

2017        PCLL, The University of Hong Kong

 

Admission

2019        Solicitor, Hong Kong

 

Professional Activities & Organisations

• Fellow (FCPA), Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (member since 2009)
• Fellow (FCA), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (member since 2009)

Experience

Paul Lam holds dual qualifications as a lawyer and a professional accountant. Prior to joining the legal profession, Paul accumulated years of experience in the accountancy profession. He worked in one of the Big Four accounting firms for over 7 years, providing audit and assurance services to financial institutions. Paul also worked as a lecturer for over 5 years to provide training for accountancy professional exams of the HKICPA and the ACCA, covering financial reporting, auditing and corporate governance papers. During his time as a lecturer, Paul authored study materials on financial reporting and auditing, and frequently presented at seminars organised by the HKICPA.

Paul specialises in IPOs and has completed in a number of IPO projects on the Main Board and GEM of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, advising listing applicants and sponsors. Paul’s expertise and experience in legal, accounting and finance provides him with unique insights and competitive edge in understanding businesses, drafting prospectuses, attending to regulators’ requisitions and providing all-rounded solutions to clients.

Paul is also experienced in takeovers and privatisation transactions, and regularly advises listed companies on commercial transactions and compliance issues.  

 

Speaking Engagements

·           “New Audit regulation regime – Auditing the auditors?”, webinar for the Accounting Development Foundation, November 2024

·           “How to deal with the accountancy regulators when they issue queries to the auditors?”, luncheon guest speaker for The Society of Chinese Accountants & Auditors, May 2024

·           “How do lawyers and accountants deal with a private M&A?”, webinar for The Society of Chinese Accountants & Auditors, July 2022

·           “How do Lawyers and Accountants deal with a Share Transaction?”, webinar for the Society of Registered Financial Planners, June 2022

·           “Handle Suspension of Trading due to Financial Reporting: A Practical Approach”, seminar held by ONC Lawyers / Cheng & Cheng Limited, November 2021

·           “Delay in Publishing Audited Annual Results Announcement: A War between Professional Accountants for Resumption of Trading?”, webinar for the Association of Hong Kong Accountants, October 2021

·           “Common Issues to Overcome in a Successful IPO”, webinar held by ONC Lawyers / SHINEWING (HK) CPA Limited, December 2020

·           “Identifying Potential IPO Candidates and Pre-IPO Planning”, seminar held by ONC Lawyers / Cheng & Cheng Limited, October 2020

·           HKICPA, Qualification Programme Module A (Financial Reporting) and Module C (Business Assurance): Module Preparation and Examination Technique Seminars, November 2012 to April 2016

 

Publications

·           Author, Master Guide Module A: Financial Reporting, HKCA Learning Media Limited, 2014

·           Author, Master Guide Module C: Business Assurance, HKCA Learning Media Limited, 2014