Sammy Li and Samson Suen, both from Hogan Lovells, have joined Stephenson Harwood in Hong Kong as partners, further strengthening the firm’s corporate and capital markets capacity.
Evangeline Quek, Stephenson Harwood’s Greater China managing partner, said in a statement: “Sammy and Samson are recognised as market-leading lawyers, with experience advising on some of the most significant corporate deals in Hong Kong and Greater China.
“The Hong Kong IPO market is very active and we expect that to continue, including in areas where Stephenson Harwood excels, such as energy transition and transportation. Sammy and Samson joining our team will provide a formidable offering as our clients build their growth strategies across the Asian economies.”
Li brings more than 25 years of experience in corporate and capital markets practice. He has advised on more than 100 IPOs, including the Hong Kong listing of Sunac China, Cloudbreak Pharma and Wise Living Technology. He has been a partner at Hogan Lovells since 2016, having previously served as a partner at Paul Hastings. Earlier in his career, he worked at Morgan Stanley as an executive director.
Suen was formerly a consultant at Hogan Lovells. Prior to joining the firm, he trained and practised at Paul Hastings. He has more than 15 years of experience in corporate finance and equity capital markets, advising clients from China and across Asia at various stages of development, including early-stage financings and restructurings, IPOs, post-listing fundraisings and compliance, as well as mergers and acquisitions.
Stephenson Harwood’s global head of corporate, Tom Nicholls, said in a statement: “The arrival of Sammy and Samson into our corporate team significantly enhances our ability to support clients on complex, cross-border matters, particularly in the equity capital markets space. Their experience working with issuers, and their collaborative approach, strengthens our global offering, and marks an exciting step in our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality service to clients wherever they operate.”
