Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)
China
1 year ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Claudia Yu
Greater China Region 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
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Practice Areas
CLAUDIA YU focuses primarily on corporate finance transactions covering the full cycle of Hong Kong public listed companies, including initial public offerings (IPOs), pre-IPO investments, as well as post-listing regulatory compliance, transactional and further fund-raising matters. She has a strong track record advising listing applicants, listed issuers, underwriters and investors in sectors spanning life science and healthcare, technology, e-commerce, consumer and retail, and real estate. She has advised on numerous innovative and pioneering Hong Kong listings, including the first Chapter 18B De-SPAC listing, and the first Chapter 18C Specialist Technology Company IPO. Claudia also led the first batch of “homecoming” voluntary dual primary listing conversions of previously Hong Kong secondary listed issuers, and regularly advises dual-United States and Hong Kong listed companies in transactional and compliance matters.
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Claudia Yu advises clients on all manner of equity capital markets transactions, covering H-share IPOs, NASDAQ listings and share placings.
Strengths
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Claudia is always very responsive and very hands-on as a partner. Her advice is clear and actionable and reflects a high level of sophistication built upon her in-depth technical knowledge.
Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionClaudia has demonstrated a remarkable ability to resolve complex legal issues, navigating intricate corporate matters with clarity and strategic insight.
Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionClaudia is a very knowledgeable lawyer who is able to provide constructive suggestions to us.
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