Yongqiang Yu
Greater China Region Guide 2025
Band 2 : Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (PRC Firms)
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About
Provided by Yongqiang Yu
Practice Areas
Prior to joining JunHe in 2002, Mr. Yu practiced at another leading PRC law firm from 1999 to 2002. Between 2005 and 2006, Mr. Yu worked as a secondee at Slaughter and May, in Hong Kong and her London headquarters.
Since joining JunHe, Mr. Yu has been significantly involved in a number of securities and M&A transactions. For example, in 2014, Mr. Yu assisted ICBC with the issuance of RMB34.55 billion offshore preference shares to be sold in the US to qualified institutional buyers, and also assisted BofCom with the issuance of $1.2bn and €500m tier 2 capital bonds. In 2016, Mr. Yu represented Vanke to prevent a hostile takeover, which garnered huge market interest, and represented Goldman Sachs in SF Express’s backdoor listing and represented UBS Securities in YT Express’s backdoor listing. In 2021, Mr. Yu advised Goldman Sachs in BeiGene’s A-Share IPO on the SSE STAR Market and assisted BeiGene becoming the First Biotechnology Company to be Listed in Shanghai, Hong Kong and New York.
Mr. Yu is also regarded as an expert in GDR deals, which include China Yangtze Power’s GDR, Mingyang Smart Energy Group Corporation’s GDR and Lepu Medical’s GDR and in Panda Bond deals, which include National Bank of Canada’s panda bond, New Development Bank’s panda bond, Egypt’s panda bond and Air Liquide’s panda bond, etc.
Career
Expert Member of the Registration Meeting of NAFMII
Legal Expert of the Legal Committee of NAFMII
Part-time Professor of China University of Political Science and Law
Graduate Tutor of Law School of Renmin University of China
Professional Memberships
Member of the All-China Lawyers Association
the Beijing Lawyers Association and the Hong Kong Law Society
Publications
A Guide to Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions / Compilation of Policies and Regulations on the Issuance of Foreign Debts by Enterprises/ China Legal Review - April 2009《Where Innovation Thrives, Growth Takes Root; Where Risks Lurk, Opportunities Beckon》/ China Forex – The Second Half Issue in November 2017《"Bond Connect" Marks the New Era of "Panda Bonds"》/ China Forex – The First Half Issue in August 2022《Open a New Chapter for the Offshore RMB Bond Market》/ Fifteen Years of NAFMII: Collected Works from 2007 to 2022《Boost the Real Economy with the Innovative Debt Financing Instruments》
Personal
Sports (Tennis, Badminton and Guandan, etc.) and Hiking.
Chambers Review
Greater China Region
Yu Yongqiang is well regarded for his ability to handle complex issuance mandates on domestic and overseas markets. Market commentators highlight his skill in debt capital markets matters.
余永强律师因其处理国内外市场复杂的发行工作的能力而备受好评。市场评论人士强调他在债务资本市场的能力。
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Yu Yongqiang is very capable in capital markets, M&A and private equity venture capital investments."
"余永强律师在资本市场、并购和私募股权风险投资方面非常有能力。"
"Yu Yongqiang is very capable in capital markets, M&A and private equity venture capital investments."
"余永强律师在资本市场、并购和私募股权风险投资方面非常有能力。"
Articles, highlights and press releases
15 items provided by JunHe LLP
13 JunHe Deals Named as “Deals of the Year 2023” by China Business Law Journal
On March 19, 2024, China Business Law Journal unveiled their “Deals of the Year 2023” and JunHe was recognized for 13 deals.
JunHe Advises Changjiu Holdings on its Listing on the Main Board of the HKEx
On January 9, 2024, Changjiu Holdings Limited (“Changjiu Holdings”) was successfully listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “HKEx”).
JunHe Advises CNPC on its Issuance of the First Ever Hainan FTP Offshore RMB Bonds
In January 2024, CNPC issued 1 billion yuan of 2-year Hainan FTP offshore RMB bonds at 2.6%. It's its debut, the first such issue by a central SOE in 3 years and a corporate issuer for Hainan FTP, supporting its high-quality development.
JunHe Advises JC Finance & Leasing on its Overseas Issuance of RMB 350 Million Bonds
In January 2024, JC International Finance & Leasing Co., Ltd (“JC Finance & Leasing”) successfully issued RMB 350 million 3-year credit-enhanced bonds, making its debut in the international capital market.
JunHe Advises on HSF’s Overseas Issuance of US$ 300 Million Bonds
In January 2024, Hainan Nongken Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd. (“HSF”) successfully issued US$ 300 million 3-year senior unsecured fixed-rate bonds.
JunHe Assists Shangri-La (Asia) Successfully Issue Panda Bonds
On June 5, 2024, Shangri-La (Asia) Limited issued RMB 1 billion in three-year Panda bonds on China's interbank market at a 2.5% coupon rate, marking the first such issuance by a Hong Kong-Singapore listed hotel group and setting a record low coupon rate for offshore non-state firms.
JunHe Advises Bayer on its Successful Issuance of Panda Bonds
On June 21, 2024, Bayer Aktiengesellschaft (“Bayer”) successfully issued RMB 2 billion 2-year 2.20% panda bonds on China’s interbank bond market. This was Bayer's first ever issuance of RMB panda bonds on China’s interbank bond market.
JunHe Advises Bocom Leasing on its Overseas Issuance of USD 950 Million Green Bonds
In June 2024, Bocom Leasing Management Hong Kong Company Limited (“Bocom Leasing”) successfully issued USD 950 million green bonds, including USD 650 million SOFR-linked floating rate bonds and USD 300 million 5% fixed rate bonds (the “Project”).
JunHe Advises YCICG’s USD 200 Million Offshore Bond Issuance
In July 2024, Yunnan Communications Investment & Construction Group Co., Ltd. (“YCICG”) successfully issued USD 200 million senior unsecured offshore bonds.
JunHe Advises Ping An Group on the Largest Offshore Convertible Bond Offering by an Insurer
In July 2024, Ping An Group issued USD3.5 billion offshore convertible bonds, the largest by an insurer and China's first offshore insurer convertible bond. Funds will support finance, healthcare, elderly care growth and capital. Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan underwrote the deal.
JunHe helps Meituan with record offshore bond issue
On October 2, 2024, Meituan successfully issued USD 2.5 billion offshore bonds. This was the largest issuance in the offshore bond market for a Chinese company in three years, as well as the first bond issuance by a Chinese company in the TMT sector under the Rule 144A/Regulation S in two years.
JunHe on World's First Sustainable Yulan Bond by Non-Financial Firm
In November 2024, Wuxi Construction and Development Investment Co., Ltd. ("WCDI"), a non-financial enterprise, successfully issued the world's first ever Yulan bonds which were listed simultaneously on the Hong Kong, Macau, and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges. JunHe acted as the issuer's PRC legal counsel
JunHe Advises HSBC on its Panda Bond Issuance
On November 12, 2024, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited ("HSBC") successfully issued RMB 4.5 billion 3-year panda bonds in the China Interbank Bond Market at an interest rate of 2.15%. This was HSBC's second issuance of panda bonds since 2015 and set the lowest issuance interest.
JunHe Advises Suzano International Finance on its Green Panda Bond Issuance
SFIH issued RMB 3 billion offshore green bonds at 2.7%, a record low for Chinese SOEs. The bonds were listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's Greater Bay Area Bond Platform, a first for cross-border green bonds.
JunHe aids SFIH in first dual-listed cross-border bonds
On October 10, 2024, Shenzhen Futian Investment Holdings Co., Ltd. ("SFIH”) successfully issued RMB 3 billion offshore green sustainable development bonds (the "Bonds") in Hong Kong with a coupon rate of 2.7%, hitting a new low for offshore RMB bonds issued by local state-owned enterprises in China.
13 JunHe Deals Named as “Deals of the Year 2023” by China Business Law Journal
On March 19, 2024, China Business Law Journal unveiled their “Deals of the Year 2023” and JunHe was recognized for 13 deals.
JunHe Advises Changjiu Holdings on its Listing on the Main Board of the HKEx
On January 9, 2024, Changjiu Holdings Limited (“Changjiu Holdings”) was successfully listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “HKEx”).
JunHe Advises CNPC on its Issuance of the First Ever Hainan FTP Offshore RMB Bonds
In January 2024, CNPC issued 1 billion yuan of 2-year Hainan FTP offshore RMB bonds at 2.6%. It's its debut, the first such issue by a central SOE in 3 years and a corporate issuer for Hainan FTP, supporting its high-quality development.
JunHe Advises JC Finance & Leasing on its Overseas Issuance of RMB 350 Million Bonds
In January 2024, JC International Finance & Leasing Co., Ltd (“JC Finance & Leasing”) successfully issued RMB 350 million 3-year credit-enhanced bonds, making its debut in the international capital market.
JunHe Advises on HSF’s Overseas Issuance of US$ 300 Million Bonds
In January 2024, Hainan Nongken Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd. (“HSF”) successfully issued US$ 300 million 3-year senior unsecured fixed-rate bonds.
JunHe Assists Shangri-La (Asia) Successfully Issue Panda Bonds
On June 5, 2024, Shangri-La (Asia) Limited issued RMB 1 billion in three-year Panda bonds on China's interbank market at a 2.5% coupon rate, marking the first such issuance by a Hong Kong-Singapore listed hotel group and setting a record low coupon rate for offshore non-state firms.
JunHe Advises Bayer on its Successful Issuance of Panda Bonds
On June 21, 2024, Bayer Aktiengesellschaft (“Bayer”) successfully issued RMB 2 billion 2-year 2.20% panda bonds on China’s interbank bond market. This was Bayer's first ever issuance of RMB panda bonds on China’s interbank bond market.
JunHe Advises Bocom Leasing on its Overseas Issuance of USD 950 Million Green Bonds
In June 2024, Bocom Leasing Management Hong Kong Company Limited (“Bocom Leasing”) successfully issued USD 950 million green bonds, including USD 650 million SOFR-linked floating rate bonds and USD 300 million 5% fixed rate bonds (the “Project”).
JunHe Advises YCICG’s USD 200 Million Offshore Bond Issuance
In July 2024, Yunnan Communications Investment & Construction Group Co., Ltd. (“YCICG”) successfully issued USD 200 million senior unsecured offshore bonds.
JunHe Advises Ping An Group on the Largest Offshore Convertible Bond Offering by an Insurer
In July 2024, Ping An Group issued USD3.5 billion offshore convertible bonds, the largest by an insurer and China's first offshore insurer convertible bond. Funds will support finance, healthcare, elderly care growth and capital. Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan underwrote the deal.
JunHe helps Meituan with record offshore bond issue
On October 2, 2024, Meituan successfully issued USD 2.5 billion offshore bonds. This was the largest issuance in the offshore bond market for a Chinese company in three years, as well as the first bond issuance by a Chinese company in the TMT sector under the Rule 144A/Regulation S in two years.
JunHe on World's First Sustainable Yulan Bond by Non-Financial Firm
In November 2024, Wuxi Construction and Development Investment Co., Ltd. ("WCDI"), a non-financial enterprise, successfully issued the world's first ever Yulan bonds which were listed simultaneously on the Hong Kong, Macau, and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges. JunHe acted as the issuer's PRC legal counsel
JunHe Advises HSBC on its Panda Bond Issuance
On November 12, 2024, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited ("HSBC") successfully issued RMB 4.5 billion 3-year panda bonds in the China Interbank Bond Market at an interest rate of 2.15%. This was HSBC's second issuance of panda bonds since 2015 and set the lowest issuance interest.
JunHe Advises Suzano International Finance on its Green Panda Bond Issuance
SFIH issued RMB 3 billion offshore green bonds at 2.7%, a record low for Chinese SOEs. The bonds were listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's Greater Bay Area Bond Platform, a first for cross-border green bonds.
JunHe aids SFIH in first dual-listed cross-border bonds
On October 10, 2024, Shenzhen Futian Investment Holdings Co., Ltd. ("SFIH”) successfully issued RMB 3 billion offshore green sustainable development bonds (the "Bonds") in Hong Kong with a coupon rate of 2.7%, hitting a new low for offshore RMB bonds issued by local state-owned enterprises in China.
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