Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
China
14 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Kay Ian Ng
Greater China Region 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
Provided by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Greater China Region
Practice Areas
Kay Ian Ng is the Managing Partner of the Firm’s Hong Kong office and a leading Hong Kong corporate lawyer with 35 years of experience. His practice focus is capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. On capital markets, Mr. Ng has advised on more than 100 completed Hong Kong IPOs and securities offerings, raising more than $100 billion in aggregate. On mergers and acquisitions, Mr. Ng works extensively on private sales and purchases, strategic investments and public takeovers, including some landmark transactions in the Greater China market.
Qualified to practice law in England and Wales, Hong Kong and Malaysia, Mr. Ng was a partner at a leading international law firm for 10 years before joining S&C as a partner in September 2011.
Awards
Managing Partner of the Year
Asian Legal Business
2026
M&A Lawyer of the Year
Law.com
2025
MVP - Capital Markets
Law360
2022
Hall of Fame: Hong Kong Capital Markets
Legal 500
2026
Dealmaker of the Year
Asian Legal Business
2021
The A-List Growth Drivers
China Business Law Journal’s A-List
2026
Dealmakers of Asia
Asian Legal Business
2025
Key sectors
Energy and UtilitiesHealth and Life SciencesRetail and ConsumerTechnology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)Financial Services
Chambers Review
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Chambers Greater China Region
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) - China
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms) - China
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
He is a very thoughtful, very tactical and always thinking of solutions for the clients. With Kay Ian on your deal, you have nothing to worry about and can rely on him on almost every aspect.
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionMr. Ng provides excellent, clear and helpful advice throughout.
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionHe is very sophisticated, especially for complex situations.
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionHe's very senior in the firm and has the connections. In terms of networking, he's very resourceful and a very decent legal counsel.
Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionHe's a top figurehead in the field.
Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
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