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Matt Emsley

Greater China Region 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)

China

16 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

- Capital markets

- Corporate

- Mergers and acquisitions

- Financial services regulatory

- Equity capital markets

Career

Matt is a partner based in our Hong Kong office. Matt focuses on corporate finance work, including initial public offerings, secondary offerings and M&A. Matt is involved in numerous high profile deals advising companies, Bulge Bracket banks and other financial institutions on corporate and compliance matters. In particular, he focuses on corporate finance, including initial public offerings, secondary offerings and mergers and acquisitions.Matt was appointed as member and Deputy Chairman of the Listing Committee of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.

For additional information on Matt’s professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/m/matthew-emsley

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Greater China Region

Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms) - China

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Matt Emsley is the head of Herbert Smith Freehills' ECM team in Hong Kong and a trusted adviser to banks and funds on a variety of ECM work.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Matt is super experienced and he has a good relationship with the stock exchange and SFC.
Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
He's a very hands-on and technically strong lawyer.
Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
Matt is very senior with a good understanding of his practice area.
Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

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