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Christopher Cheng

Greater China Region 2026

Sidley Austin

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

China

4 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

CHRISTOPHER CHENG is primarily involved in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions and alternative finance transactions. His experience includes structuring private equity investment, bond issues by listed issuers and acting for borrowers and lenders in finance transactions. He advises listed companies on commercial transactions involving compliance issues with Hong Kong securities laws and regulations. He also regularly advises on corporate finance transactions involving pre-IPO financings, IPOs and listings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, as well as complex debt restructurings. Christopher is also a member of the firm’s Chambers-ranked Automotive and Mobility Leadership Committee, which is composed of lawyers from around the world in various practice areas dedicated to driving the firm’s growth in the automotive and mobility sector. He is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese and English.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Greater China Region

Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) - China

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Christopher Cheng has an extensive corporate practice and regularly advises on M&A, joint ventures and privatisations. He also has notable expertise in real estate transactions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He can always respond to our enquiries very fast and gives us good solutions.
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
We deeply appreciate the value he has brought to us, as well as his ability to resolve complex issues for us.
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

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