Moore Stephens: First port-of-call for prosperous cross-border trade
Moore Stephens International's expertise in accountancy, business advisory and consulting services spans 107 years. As a top 10 global accountancy network, Moore Stephens' member firms operate through 667 offices with more than 27,000 people in 105 countries. These numbers, however, do not drive the organisation's success - and understanding why not is the reason Moore Stephens has become the first port-of-call for businesses looking to prosper in cross-border trade and investment.
Moore Stephens International's expertise in accountancy, business advisory and consulting services spans 107 years. As a top 10 global accountancy network, Moore Stephens' member firms operate through 667 offices with more than 27,000 people in 105 countries. These numbers, however, do not drive the organisation's success - and understanding why not is the reason Moore Stephens has become the first port-of-call for businesses looking to prosper in cross-border trade and investment.
"In-depth relationships, knowledge and experience - not size or numbers - seal the deal," says partner Marty Lau, who has led many of Moore Stephens' capital market, private equity and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. Speaking Cantonese, Putonghua and English, Lau exemplifies the organisation's distinction in providing added value by seamlessly linking Asia-Pacific clients to Moore Stephens' global network.
Moore Stephens' key team members have been instrumental in more than 20 London-based initial public offerings (IPO) for companies operating in Greater China and Southeast Asia. A strengthened commitment to the region has seen Da Hua Certified Public Accountants - China's eighth-largest accounting firm with 25 offices - join the Moore Stephens network.
"Moore Stephens typically acts as reporting accountant and is responsible for the financial and accounting-related aspects of the IPO," Lau says. "Given our deep knowledge and experience in assisting mainland and Hong Kong companies to list in London, we can also provide impartial advice to companies at their pre-IPO planning stage."
London's revitalised capital markets are expected to help prospective issuers achieve the best valuation and attract investor appetite. Moore Stephens also cites plenty of inbound acquisition opportunities across Britain, including English heritage brands, research and development capabilities and technologies, and distribution channels that can be the gateway to the rest of Europe for mainland and Hong Kong businesses.
"We are pleased to leverage our advantages in assisting growing Asia-Pacific companies to initiate outbound M&A activities and list on London's capital markets," Lau says. "Moore Stephens looks forward to supporting more businesses in achieving their 'Going Global' objectives."
