Global Guide 2026 : China
Ranked Individuals
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With a highly active ECM practice regularly advising PRC clients on IPOs and secondary offerings in Hong Kong, Paul Hastings' ECM expertise includes advising on global offerings and H-share listings for both Chinese and international underwriters and issuers. The firm regularly advises financial institutions and real estate companies, as well as biotech and healthcare clients.
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Paul Hastings advised the joint sponsors and underwriters, including UBS Securities Hong Kong, BOCI Asia, CITIC Securities (Hong Kong), and Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific), on the USD650 million global offering and listing of China Resources Beverage on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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Paul Hastings has deep knowledge and experience in Hong Kong IPOs. Their experience in HK IPOs enabled the deal to proceed efficiently.
A cohesive team from its global offices with relevant expertise executed a complex deal on time. The team gave practical and proactive advice to the company on issues that arose during the process.
They are very quick to respond and can always give me good advice on matters we need for IPOs. They have advice prepared in advance, before we ask. The quality is very good.
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Steven Hsu is widely recognised for his dual strengths in handling both Hong Kong and US IPOs for sponsors and issuers.
Even though he's on the US side, he knows a lot about HK listing rules too. Different parties have different views, but he helps both sides achieve their own goals and makes things go very smoothly.
He's keen, friendly and easy to use, as well as client-focused.
Steven is experienced and has abundant hands-on experience as a US lawyer.
Peter Cheng has notable expertise in Hong Kong listing rules and advises both underwriters and issuers on Hong Kong IPOs and compliance matters.
He is a knowledgeable and pragmatic partner who brings a valuable understanding of listing procedures and the regulatory landscape. He has a good sense of how best to approach issues.
Peter is an approachable lawyer delivering excellent client service. He knows clients' needs and provides practical advice.
Peter is certainly one of the most solid and technically strong partners I have worked with.
Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)
Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)
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