Rossana Chu
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Band 3 : Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms
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Practice Areas
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Corporate Finance
• Corporate and Commercial
• Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
• Fund & Private Equity
• Restructuring & Insolvency
Career
Partner at YYC Legal LLP (January 2024 to present); Managing Partner at LC Lawyers LLP (2018-2024); Partner at Troutman Sanders, Hong Kong Office (2014-2018); Partner at Baker & McKenzie, Hong Kong Office (2008-2014)
Professional Memberships
Law Society of Hong Kong; Law Society of England and Wales; Affiliate Member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of United Kingdom
Publications
As a Thought Leader in the legal industry, Rossana constantly contributes specialised articles to Lexology (2018-2023) and China Business Law Journal: Legal Trend series (2020 to present) on different legal aspects. She is a co-contributor of Chambers Global Practice Guides: Equity Finance 2024 – Hong Kong Chapter (2024). Rossana is also the author of Lexology In-Depth: International Capital Markets – Hong Kong Chapter, Editions 13 & 14 (2023, 2024); ALB: Competitiveness of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as IPO market (2022); and Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Doing Business in a post-COVID-19 World (fivehundred special edition 2021). Rossana was named as the “Lexology Legal Influencer” in Q1 and Q2 (2021) and Q1 of 2022.
Personal
Rossana has been a partner in various international law firms since 2008. From 2018 to early 2024, she was the Managing Partner of a Hong Kong law firm which was a member of the global network associated with one of the Big Four accounting firms. Rossana is a co-founder of the Association of Retired Elderly Limited, a non-profit-making organisation with a focus on improving the welfare of the elderly in Hong Kong. She is also an affiliate member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of the United Kingdom.
Languages Spoken
English, Mandarin, and Cantonese
Experience
Rossana is best known for her expertise in M&As including takeovers and privatisations of Hong Kong listed companies, capital markets, corporate financing, asset management, corporate restructuring, private equity/venture investments, trusts and family offices, ESG and sustainability, technology law as well as employment legal issues. She represents multi-national and Chinese corporations, securities firms, investment banks, funds, non-profit making organisations, families and individuals in respect of their domestic and overseas legal matters.
Awards
Leading Individual (2023-2025)
Chambers Greater China Region
Leading Partner (2023-2025)
Legal 500 Asia Pacific Greater China
HKSAR Female Lawyer of the Year (2024)
asialaw Awards
Distinguished Practitioner (2023, 2024)
asialaw
Woman Leader (2024)
IFLR1000
Highly Regarded Leading Lawyer (2015-2024)
IFLR1000
A-List: Visionaries (International) (2023-24)
China Business Law Journal
A-List: China’s Elite Lawyers (Foreign Firms) (2020-2022)
China Business Law Journal
Commended External Counsel of the Year (2017, 2021 & 2022-23)
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Chambers Global Practice Guides: Equity Finance 2024 – Hong Kong Chapter
Our partners Rossana Chu, Dennis Yeung, and Sam Wu, together with associate Beverly Fu, of our leading corporate practice team, have co-authored the Hong Kong Chapter of the Chambers Global Practice Guides: Equity Finance 2024.
《钱伯斯全球实践指南：股权融资 2024》(Chambers Global Practice Guides: Equity Finance 2024) — 香港章
本所领先的公司业务团队合伙人朱静文律师、合伙人杨家奇律师、合伙人胡铭深律师以及符曼姿律师 共同撰写《钱伯斯全球实践指南：股权融资 2024》(Chambers Global Practice Guides: Equity Finance 2024) — 香港章。
Lexology In-Depth: International Capital Markets - Hong Kong, Edition 14
Market sentiments in the Hong Kong capital markets will remain influenced by macroeconomic and geopolitical factors. It is important for the regulators and participants to collaborate to build a stronger, yet flexible, infrastructure for the city’s capital markets and keep diversifications in order.
Lexology《深度解读：国际资本市场 — 香港章》第14版
本所合伙人朱静文律师 (Rossana Chu) 撰写Lexology《深度解读：国际资本市场》第 14 版 —— 香港章并在2024 年 12 月 17 日线上发表。(仅具英文版)
Rossana Chu shared insights in “Roads less travelled” by CBLJ
Our Partner Rossana Chu is featured in the China Business Law Journal special report titled “Roads less travelled” published on 18 October 2024.
本所合伙人朱静文律师 (Rossana Chu) 在2024年10月18日出版的《商法》聚焦中国经济市场分析报告专题《蹊径求索》中亮相。
Hong Kong proposes critical infrastructure cybersecurity law
Hong Kong proposes to enact a new legislation tentatively titled the Protection of Critical Infrastructure (Computer System) Bill.
香港提交了一份拟议立法提案，法案名称暂定为《保护关键基础设施（电脑系统）法案》。
Hong Kong opens doors to foreign company redomiciliation
The Hong Kong government has announced that it will make a law to enable non-Hong Kong companies to redomicile in Hong Kong.
香港政府宣布将立法允许非香港公司迁册来港。这将有助于巩固香港作为全球商业与金融中心的地位。
Ms. Rossana Chu presented in a forum on “Framework for Chinese Enterprises Going Global: Taxation
The topic presented by Rossana was “Common investment structures and family offices in Hong Kong”.
朱静文律师为题为「中国企业出海架构搭建——税务篇 」的讲座分享经验
朱律师 (Rossana Chu) 主讲的题目为《香港常见的投资架构及家族办公室》。
SEHK revises Corporate Governance Code
The revised code and listing rules are expected to take effect on 1 January 2025, with transition periods for certain proposals.
《企业管治守则》的修订拟于2025年1月1日生效，某些建议的措施设有过渡期。
“A conversation with Rossana Chu” featured in ALB Asia 2024
ALB Conversation is an in-depth Q&A interview with leaders of law firms across Asia. Rossana shared certain work highlights and development strategies of our firm.
《ALB 专访》专辑，该采访旨在与围绕亚洲区内律师事务所的领先律师们进行的一次深入交流。朱律师分享了本所的一些工作亮点和发展策略。
What HK listed companies need to note when Severe Weather Trading of HK Securities is implemented
The differences in dealing with corporate actions of a Hong Kong listed company before and after the implementation of Severe Weather Trading.
香港证券在恶劣天气下实施维持交易后，香港上市公司需要注意的事项
比对香港上市公司在实施恶劣天气交易前后，处理公司行动的差异。
Ms. Rossana Chu was invited to share in China Business Law Journal “A-List Tea Party”
Rossana Chu was invited by China Business Law Journal to share her secrets of a winner’s success other than legal profession.
朱静文律师应邀参加《商法》"A-List茶话会" 分享作为一个得奖者在法律专业领域以外，助他们走向成功的秘诀。
Ms. Rossana Chu was interviewed by Hong Kong Economic Journal on the issues of Hong Kong IPOs
In the article entitled “中企弃港赴美追逐上市梦 ” Ms. Rossana Chu shared her comments on the issues of Hong Kong IPOs.
在题为【中企弃港赴美追逐上市梦】的文章中，朱静文律师论及香港IPO的问题。
SEHK’s guidance on sufficiency of operations
SEHK issued its revised guidance in January 2024 on the principles in assessing sufficiency of operations and gave examples of failure to comply with that requirement.
港交所在2024年1月修订了有关业务充足水平的指引，并举出几个反面案例供参考。
Hong Kong Listing Rules changes to adopt the treasury shares concept
The resale of treasury shares may serve as a channel for listed issuers to raise funds and buyers may obtain listed shares more promptly than in the case of new share issuance.
库存股份再出售提供了另一途径为上市公司筹集资金，相比发行新股，这新途径可让投资者更快捷地获得股份。
Hong Kong consultation on regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers
This regime proposed by the Hong Kong regulators will provide adequate protection to FRS holders and address potential monetary and financial stability risks posed by FRSs.
香港监管部门提议的这一监管制度将为稳定币持有者提供充足的保护，并解决稳定币可能给货币和金融稳定性带来的风险。
Hong Kong's voluntary code of conduct for ESG ratings and data products providers
SFC is sponsoring ICMA to develop voluntary code of conduct for ESG ratings and data products providers to provide ESG products and services in Hong Kong.
香港证监会提倡由ICMA召集成立工作小组，为在香港的ESG评级和数据供应商制订一套操守准则，供其自愿遵守。
Chambers Global Practice Guides: Equity Finance 2024 – Hong Kong Chapter
Our partners Rossana Chu, Dennis Yeung, and Sam Wu, together with associate Beverly Fu, of our leading corporate practice team, have co-authored the Hong Kong Chapter of the Chambers Global Practice Guides: Equity Finance 2024.
《钱伯斯全球实践指南：股权融资 2024》(Chambers Global Practice Guides: Equity Finance 2024) — 香港章
本所领先的公司业务团队合伙人朱静文律师、合伙人杨家奇律师、合伙人胡铭深律师以及符曼姿律师 共同撰写《钱伯斯全球实践指南：股权融资 2024》(Chambers Global Practice Guides: Equity Finance 2024) — 香港章。
Lexology In-Depth: International Capital Markets - Hong Kong, Edition 14
Market sentiments in the Hong Kong capital markets will remain influenced by macroeconomic and geopolitical factors. It is important for the regulators and participants to collaborate to build a stronger, yet flexible, infrastructure for the city’s capital markets and keep diversifications in order.
Lexology《深度解读：国际资本市场 — 香港章》第14版
本所合伙人朱静文律师 (Rossana Chu) 撰写Lexology《深度解读：国际资本市场》第 14 版 —— 香港章并在2024 年 12 月 17 日线上发表。(仅具英文版)
Rossana Chu shared insights in “Roads less travelled” by CBLJ
Our Partner Rossana Chu is featured in the China Business Law Journal special report titled “Roads less travelled” published on 18 October 2024.
本所合伙人朱静文律师 (Rossana Chu) 在2024年10月18日出版的《商法》聚焦中国经济市场分析报告专题《蹊径求索》中亮相。
Hong Kong proposes critical infrastructure cybersecurity law
Hong Kong proposes to enact a new legislation tentatively titled the Protection of Critical Infrastructure (Computer System) Bill.
香港提交了一份拟议立法提案，法案名称暂定为《保护关键基础设施（电脑系统）法案》。
Hong Kong opens doors to foreign company redomiciliation
The Hong Kong government has announced that it will make a law to enable non-Hong Kong companies to redomicile in Hong Kong.
香港政府宣布将立法允许非香港公司迁册来港。这将有助于巩固香港作为全球商业与金融中心的地位。
Ms. Rossana Chu presented in a forum on “Framework for Chinese Enterprises Going Global: Taxation
The topic presented by Rossana was “Common investment structures and family offices in Hong Kong”.
朱静文律师为题为「中国企业出海架构搭建——税务篇 」的讲座分享经验
朱律师 (Rossana Chu) 主讲的题目为《香港常见的投资架构及家族办公室》。
SEHK revises Corporate Governance Code
The revised code and listing rules are expected to take effect on 1 January 2025, with transition periods for certain proposals.
《企业管治守则》的修订拟于2025年1月1日生效，某些建议的措施设有过渡期。
“A conversation with Rossana Chu” featured in ALB Asia 2024
ALB Conversation is an in-depth Q&A interview with leaders of law firms across Asia. Rossana shared certain work highlights and development strategies of our firm.
《ALB 专访》专辑，该采访旨在与围绕亚洲区内律师事务所的领先律师们进行的一次深入交流。朱律师分享了本所的一些工作亮点和发展策略。
What HK listed companies need to note when Severe Weather Trading of HK Securities is implemented
The differences in dealing with corporate actions of a Hong Kong listed company before and after the implementation of Severe Weather Trading.
香港证券在恶劣天气下实施维持交易后，香港上市公司需要注意的事项
比对香港上市公司在实施恶劣天气交易前后，处理公司行动的差异。
Ms. Rossana Chu was invited to share in China Business Law Journal “A-List Tea Party”
Rossana Chu was invited by China Business Law Journal to share her secrets of a winner’s success other than legal profession.
朱静文律师应邀参加《商法》"A-List茶话会" 分享作为一个得奖者在法律专业领域以外，助他们走向成功的秘诀。
Ms. Rossana Chu was interviewed by Hong Kong Economic Journal on the issues of Hong Kong IPOs
In the article entitled “中企弃港赴美追逐上市梦 ” Ms. Rossana Chu shared her comments on the issues of Hong Kong IPOs.
在题为【中企弃港赴美追逐上市梦】的文章中，朱静文律师论及香港IPO的问题。
SEHK’s guidance on sufficiency of operations
SEHK issued its revised guidance in January 2024 on the principles in assessing sufficiency of operations and gave examples of failure to comply with that requirement.
港交所在2024年1月修订了有关业务充足水平的指引，并举出几个反面案例供参考。
Hong Kong Listing Rules changes to adopt the treasury shares concept
The resale of treasury shares may serve as a channel for listed issuers to raise funds and buyers may obtain listed shares more promptly than in the case of new share issuance.
库存股份再出售提供了另一途径为上市公司筹集资金，相比发行新股，这新途径可让投资者更快捷地获得股份。
Hong Kong consultation on regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers
This regime proposed by the Hong Kong regulators will provide adequate protection to FRS holders and address potential monetary and financial stability risks posed by FRSs.
香港监管部门提议的这一监管制度将为稳定币持有者提供充足的保护，并解决稳定币可能给货币和金融稳定性带来的风险。
Hong Kong's voluntary code of conduct for ESG ratings and data products providers
SFC is sponsoring ICMA to develop voluntary code of conduct for ESG ratings and data products providers to provide ESG products and services in Hong Kong.
香港证监会提倡由ICMA召集成立工作小组，为在香港的ESG评级和数据供应商制订一套操守准则，供其自愿遵守。
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