Capital Markets: Hong Kong and Overseas Issuances | Greater China Region

Commerce & Finance Law Offices has a leading practice with impressive market expertise. The law firm possesses a capable bench of capital markets specialists. It is especially well regarded for its expert knowledge of overseas structures, and often mandated by major underwriters on both equity and debt transactions. The team regularly advises clients on listings in Hong Kong, as well as cross-border bond issuances. Commerce & Finance Law Offices demonstrates a strong track record in handling corporate financing transactions, including H-share offerings and dual listings for clients. It is noted for its focus on the logistics, TMT, new energy and real estate sectors.

Jingtian & Gongcheng stands out for its strength in equity and bond issuances in the Hong Kong, Singapore and New York markets, especially in bond issuances by state-owned enterprises. The firm is a popular choice for heavyweight capital markets deals. It also offers expertise in the domestic market, including deals on the STAR and ChiNext boards, and regularly assists issuers and underwriters. The team is known for expertise in advising on equity listings, placings and trades. The law firm has a deep understanding of the variable interest entity structure. Jingtian & Gongcheng is lauded for its industry knowledge in real estate and healthcare, facilitating the IPOs for many companies from those sectors. It also serves clients from financial services, machinery and electronics industries.

King & Wood Mallesons is top of the market for domestic and cross-border issuances. The team fields a deep bench with top-notch expertise across the securities arena, leveraging its global network to advise clients on complex onshore and offshore listings, refinancings and private equity financings. It is particularly well versed in pre-IPO structuring. Its expertise is in high demand among issuers and underwriters, and extends to bond issuances for both state-owned and privately owned clients.

Haiwen & Partners is a well-established practice with considerable experience in a variety of domestic and overseas transactions, including IPOs, bond issuances and debt offerings. The team is active on Hong Kong, Switzerland and US-related capital markets mandates. It remains a counsel of choice for underwriter clients. The law firm maintains offices in Shenzhen and Hong Kong to complement the firm's presence in Shanghai and Beijing. It acts for an impressive array of national banks and investment groups. It is also favoured as legal counsel by issuers for undertaking backdoor listings. The firm is noted for its growing capacity to handle domestic equity and debt offerings.

Han Kun Law Offices is reputed for its expertise in overseas and cross-border transactions, especially in relation to US listings on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. It remains a popular choice for domestic TMT companies as well as underwriters. The team is active on IPOs on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, drawing resources from its bases in both the Mainland and Hong Kong. It has also extended its reach to assist clients with listings on the Singapore Exchange. The firm is additionally well versed in pre-IPO private equity, privatisation and red-chip matters. It is favoured by large corporates for offshore note issuances.

Tian Yuan Law Firm houses a sizeable securities team and consistently attracts work from SOE clients in relation to the full spectrum of capital markets transactions. It demonstrates a market-leading track record in handling domestic issuances and is active in relation to non-public A-share offerings. Tian Yuan is able to assist with complex equity offerings and alternative listing mechanisms. The firm also advises on private equity matters. It boasts a strong offering for H-share and overseas issuances thanks to a capable bench of capital markets specialists operating out of its Hong Kong office.

Zhong Lun Law Firm continues to be a market-leading team with a full-service offering across the spectrum of capital markets issuances. The firm maintains a balanced practice both onshore and offshore. It provides a well-rounded service across A-share, H-share and red-chip bond issuances, as well as other listings such as CDR issuances. The team is equally accomplished in representing clients in both equity and debt matters and has considerable experience representing domestic entities and financial institutions.

Fangda Partners is a solid corporate practice with extensive experience in overseas equity and debt offerings, including IPOs and H-share convertible issuances. It is known for advising on listings in the USA, Singapore and Hong Kong. The team is equipped to handle corporate bond, perpetual bond and panda bond issuances. Fangda Partners continues to serve a host of leading pharmaceutical, biotech and internet companies, as well as financial institutions. The law firm is active in representing both issuers and underwriters in the domestic market, especially with regard to companies delisted from overseas markets returning to the domestic market.

Global Law Office represents clients in both domestic and international securities offerings, including listings on the Hong Kong, Singapore and New York stock exchanges, and is especially known for variable interest entity structures and red-chip-related work. It is regularly sought out for advice on large-scale structured debt issuances. The team has also accumulated substantial expertise in acting on asset securitisation products in capital markets. It is noted for its excellent cross-border capabilities and is a popular choice for novel transactions. The firm combines its expertise in different industries such as healthcare and electronics to enhance its capital markets offering.

Jia Yuan Law Offices covers the full range of domestic and overseas transactions, including IPOs, non-public offerings and the restructuring of public companies. The law firm is adept at advising on listings on the New York and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges. The team predominantly acts for state-owned enterprise clients. It is equally capable with regard to A-share and H-share issuances. Jia Yuan assists corporate clients in a wide variety of industries, including technology, financial services and pharmaceuticals.

AllBright Law Offices is proficient in handling debt and equity transactions as well as M&A and the restructuring of listed companies. The capital markets team continues to assist domestic clients in industries ranging from banking and financial services to healthcare and energy on domestic listings. It deals with A-share listings on the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. The team is also developing its practice to cover more overseas markets.

DeHeng Law Offices assists a range of banks with onshore debt and equity offerings relating to IPOs, corporate bonds, preferred share and guaranteed note issuances, with additional capabilities in major asset restructuring and corporate governance. The team is noted for its additional experience in handling debt-for-equity swaps. It is reputed for its experience in handling listings on the Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Tokyo Stock Exchanges for state-owned enterprises and private corporates.

Grandall Law Firm remains a leading player in debt and equity markets matters, especially in relation to domestic listings. The team is favoured as issuer's counsel on large-scale bond issuances. The national practice houses a strong bench of experienced capital markets practitioners, operating from offices in Shanghai and Beijing, as well as Hangzhou and Shenzhen. Grandall regularly handles A-share IPOs and listings on the NEEQ exchange and the STAR Market. The firm also offers advice on Hong Kong and Nasdaq listings. It is also equipped to handle the refinancing of listed companies and asset securitisation. Its clients extend across various industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, construction and healthcare.

Shihui Partners stands out for its impressive expertise representing high-value clients in cross-border listings as well as related financings and restructurings. It is sought after for its experience representing both issuers and underwriters on IPOs on NASDAQ and on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The firm is also adept in equity transactions including acquisitions and spin-off matters. Its client roster features major Chinese technology, e-commerce and life sciences companies.