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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms) - China

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has notable recognition in the Greater China region, with an expanding network of offices, serving clients from its base in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. The team advises on a range of domestic and cross-border matters in the equity space, and is particularly active on Hong Kong IPOs, follow-on offerings and PIPEs.

Work Highlights

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  • Morgan Lewis advised the sole sponsor, BOCI Asia, and the underwriters on the IPO of Easou Technology Holdings on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.

  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius advised the lead managers in a Regulation S offering of CNY2.142 trillion guaranteed sustainable Yulan bonds issued by Xihui Haiwai I Investment Holdings and unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Wuxi Construction and Development Investment.

Strengths

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  • The team has decades of experience and is extremely commercial and good to work with.

    Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • They really helped us better understand the process and gave us detailed guidance.

    Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • They have rich experience in British and American practices and a domestic background, and can use simple language to explain complex documents and remind us of relevant risk points.

    Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4David Liao
    Band 4David Liao

    David Liao

    David Liao is a debt capital markets specialist and has provided advice on both domestic and international liability management transactions, in addition to advising both issuers and underwriters on debt offerings.
    • He's a very experienced counsel and I do appreciate the quality of his work and leadership. He's rather high quality compared to even some bigger names.

      Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • He's very technically sound and knowledgeable. He's also hands-on and responsive, whether for the issuers or the banks, which has earned him a lot of trust from both.

      Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • David is a partner with solid experience, strong commercial sense and excellent leadership quality.

      Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • Band 5Edwin Luk
    Band 5Edwin Luk

    Edwin Luk

    Edwin Luk is Morgan Lewis's global head of capital markets and primarily advises on Hong Kong IPOs. His expertise is regularly sought by both issuers and underwriters.

Ranked Individuals at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (2)

China

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    David Liao

    Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms)

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    Edwin Luk

    Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)

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