U.K.-listed law firm Gordon Dadds has entered into an association with a local firm in Hong Kong as the firm prepares to merge with Ince & Co.

The Law Society of Hong Kong has approved an association between Gordon Dadds’ Hong Kong office and Justin Chow & Co., a three-lawyer practice launched by name partner Justin Chow in January. Chow focuses on general corporate and commercial work, and previously did stints at local firms Ellen Au & Co. Solicitors and de Bedin & Lee.