Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
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Chambers Review
Offering a well-known practice with a core strength in advising on Hong Kong IPOs, Sullivan & Cromwell's additional capabilities include representing underwriters in rights issues and H-share offerings. The team is also able to advise on complex hybrid securities offerings and continues to advise a broad portfolio of clients in Mainland China and Taiwan, with recent work spanning the TMT, fintech and biotech sectors, as well as acting for healthcare and education sector clients. It works closely with its branches across the world to provide a comprehensive cross-border service.
Work Highlights
- Sullivan & Cromwell acted as Hong Kong and US law counsel to the underwriters on Gaush Meditech's USD86 million Hong Kong IPO.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have an understanding of the rules, as well as client restrictions, and are very sensitive, nimble and always responsive."
"They are able to provide effective and constructive solutions to complex problems, offering team stability, efficient communication and quick responses."
"They have an understanding of the rules, as well as client restrictions, and are very sensitive, nimble and always responsive."
"They are able to provide effective and constructive solutions to complex problems, offering team stability, efficient communication and quick responses."
Notable Practitioners
Ng Kay Ian leads much of Sullivan & Cromwell's most notable ECM work while also acting as managing partner of the firm's Hong Kong office. He remains a popular choice among underwriters.
"Kay Ian is very professional and has sophisticated legal knowledge. He has good commercial sense and can provide useful and helpful advice."
Gwen Wong continues to advise on Hong Kong IPOs in the biotech, pharmaceutical and cement sectors alongside her role as managing partner of Sullivan & Cromwell's Beijing office.
"Gwen is very impressive in terms of her knowledge base and responsiveness."
"I hope to work together with Gwen again sometime."
Lin Ching-Yang has emerged as a crucial component of the Sullivan & Cromwell equity capital markets practice, regularly advising on a range of IPOs, delistings and rights issues.
"Ching-Yang is very knowledgeable and a quick action-taker to resolve any client issues."
"Ching-Yang has been very commercial, responsive and sophisticated, with great client service."