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Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms) - China

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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills has a respected ECM team spanning Hong Kong IPOs and secondary offerings. The team is familiar with acting on large-scale rights issuances and is additionally well regarded in debt matters, advising issuers and underwriters on investment-grade bonds and MTN programmes. Its expertise spans convertible and exchangeable issuances, as well as trustee representation. The firm frequently represents clients in the healthcare, technology and biopharma sectors.

Work Highlights

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills

  • Herbert Smith Freehills acted as the Hong Kong legal adviser to Hua Hong Semiconductor on listing on the STAR Market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

  • The firm advised the Hong Kong Monetary Authority on the Hong Kong government's green bond programme and the issuance of retail green bonds due in 2026. 

Strengths

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HSF can quickly give the solution when facing sophisticated matters.

Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms) respondent
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Herbert Smith Freehills always maintains a high quality of work. The team are very professional in terms of legal advice and I can always trust their judgement.

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HSF is among the most reliable counsels in terms of Hong Kong IPOs. The team are knowledgeable, very client-oriented and helpful. They have proven their capabilities to handle complex legal issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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Matt Emsley
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Matt Emsley is the head of Herbert Smith Freehills' ECM team in Hong Kong and a trusted adviser to banks and funds on a variety of ECM work.

Matt is the Hong Kong IPO guru. He's really experienced, skilful, and has an amazing work ethic and devotion to helping clients.

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William Ku
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William Ku is head of Herbert Smith Freehills' DCM team and is recognised for his focus on advising Chinese clients on debt issuances.
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Jason Sung
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Jason Sung offers clients two decades' experience advising on Hong Kong IPOs, most frequently for sponsors and underwriters.

He's very responsible. He will follow the case closely and can deliver valid and firm advice when we ask him about some problem. 

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Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms)
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William Ku
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Matt Emsley
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Jason Sung
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