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Dentons Hong Kong hires IP specialists from Baker McKenzie

Dentons Hong Kong hires three Baker McKenzie IP specialists to strengthen technology, privacy, cybersecurity and trademarks

Firms steer Midea’s HKD17bn zero-coupon convertible bonds

Midea issues HKD17.25 billion in offshore zero-coupon convertible bonds in largest such offering to date in the Greater China region

HKIAC appoints new co-chairs and vice-chairs

The HKIAC appoints Domitille Baizeau and Victor Dawes as its new co-chairs, and Thomas Walsh and Sun Huawei as vice-chairs

Drew & Napier acts on Payward’s USD600m acquisition of Reap

Drew & Napier assists digital asset platform Payward on its USD600 million acquisition of Hong Kong-based fintech Reap

HSF Kramer, Oh-Ebashi steer JV and airline catering buy

Firms serve Kobe Bussan and Gourmet Kineya on their Meal Hub joint venture and airline catering business acquisition

Metis IPO is world’s first AI driven nano-delivery firm listing

Metis TechBio debuts on the HKEX on 13 May, raising HKD2.1 billion in the world’s first listing of an AI driven nano-delivery platform company

Hong Kong-based partner joins Italian firm Gianni & Origoni

Italian law firm Gianni & Origoni appoints Hong Kong-based partner Teresa Lee

Llinks expands Hong Kong office with two partner hires

Llinks Law appoints partners Vivian Ji and Daniel Leung for its Hong Kong office

Firms steer CATL’s HKD39.2bn H-share placement

CATL completes a new H-share placement, raising HKD39.19 billion on 30 April 2026 in the largest equity placement in the Hong Kong market to date

Firms act on medtech maker Cofoe Medical’s HKD1.06bn IPO

Cofoe Medical Technology lists on the HKEX main board becoming the first home medical equipment maker to achieve a dual listing

Unpacking the debut of Hong Kong’s USM

By Rossana Chu, YYC Legal

Commerce & Finance expands capital markets team in Hong Kong

Commerce & Finance appoints Jiang Shan as a partner in its debt capital markets practice in Hong Kong

Employment law lead counsel rejoins Kennedys in Hong Kong

Kennedys welcomes return of Emily Duncan as lead counsel for employment law in its corporate and commercial team in Hong Kong

Key proposed changes to HKEX’s listing regime

By Stella Yeung and Stephen Luo, Jingtian & Gongcheng

White collars, dark intentions

Senior white-collar crime partners map out the shifting risks and offer a full-spectrum playbook, from internal probes to cross-border defence

Dorsey hires corporate of counsel Carlton Ng in HK office

Dorsey hires Carlton Ng as of counsel at its Hong Kong office, strengthening its capabilities in capital markets and corporate compliance

Firms steer hybrid computing provider Xizhi Tech’s HKD2.5bn IPO

Optical-electronic hybrid computing provider Xizhi Technology lists on the HKEX on 28 April, raising HKD2.53 billion (USD323 million)

Kirkland welcomes litigation partner in Hong Kong

Kirkland & Ellis appoints Wilfred Ho as a litigation practice partner at its Hong Kong office

Firms steer smart device maker Huaqin Tech’s HKD4.55bn IPO

Huaqin Technology, a smart device platform company, debuts today on the main board of the HKEX, raising HKD4.55 billion

Firms steer Victory Giant Technology’s HKD20bn IPO

JunHe, Cleary Gottlieb, Robin Lynn & Lee, CHP Law, DFDL, Freshfields and Jingtian & Gongcheng advise on Victory Giant Technology’s HKD20 billion IPO

V&T opens Osaka office, expanding its international presence

Beijing-headquartered V&T Law Firm has launched an office in Osaka, marking its second branch outside the Chinese mainland

Grandall welcomes six equity partners in four offices

Grandall Law Firm has added six equity partners across its Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Fuzhou and Wuhan offices

First ‘Six Little Dragons of Hangzhou’ goes public in HK

Manycore Tech is the first of the so-called “Six Little Dragons of Hangzhou” to go public and the world’s first listed spatial intelligence company after debuting on the HKEX on 17 April

Firms act on solar battery provider Sigenergy’s HKD4.4bn IPO

DESS solutions provider Sigenergy debuted on the HKEX, raising HKD4.4 bn. Davis Polk, Jia Yuan, Linklaters and Jingtian & Gongcheng advised on the deal

Squaring up to circular training

Chief legal officer and senior legal counsel of Louis Dreyfus Company share practical tips on protection against circular trading risks

Wilson Sonsini adds national security and antitrust partner

Wilson Sonsini has appointed Jocelyn Chow as a partner in Hong Kong, bolstering the firm’s capabilities in national security and antitrust matters

Clifford Chance acts on Delivery Hero’s Taiwan sale to Grab

Firms are advising Delivery Hero on selling its foodpanda transport business in Taiwan to Grab for USD600 million

Simmons & Simmons brings in intellectual property partner

Simmons & Simmons has hired trademark lawyer Patsy Lau as a partner at its Hong Kong office, further strengthening its Asia

Capital markets partner returns to JunHe in Hong Kong

JunHe Law Offices welcomes return of partner Ryan Choi at the Hong Kong branch to bolster its capital markets practice

Simpson Thacher to reopen in Singapore after 23-year absence

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is planning to reopen a Singapore office to strengthen cross-border capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region

Former MoFo private equity partner joins JunHe

JunHe has recruited private equity lawyer Zhao Rongjing as a partner, based at the firm’s Shanghai and Hong Kong offices

Guantao, Landing open Zhuhai offices in GBA expansion

Guantao Law Firm and Landing Law Offices set up branches in Zhuhai, further strengthening their respective presence in Greater Bay Area

Stephenson Harwood adds two corporate partners in Hong Kong

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

Zhong Lun adds four dispute and capital markets partners

Zhong Lun has continued to bolster its ranks by adding four partners, following Tony Chow’s appointment in February

Corporate partner William Lee joins Harneys in Hong Kong

Harneys has appointed William Lee as a partner in its Hong Kong office, further strengthening the firm’s corporate practice

Implications of Asian source countries asserting tax rights

By Carl Liu, Guantao Law Firm

The post-base-erosion-and-profit-shifting (BEPS) world is reshaping international tax rules

Capital markets partner joins Han Kun in Hong Kong

Han Kun Law Offices has appointed Joanne Loi as a partner at its Hong Kong branch, further strengthening the firm’s capital markets practice

M&A: A new way

As M&A activities climb across the region, rising regulatory complexity and shifting market dynamics are redefining strategy, execution and the evolving role of general counsel

Capital markets partner rejoins Kirkland & Ellis in Hong Kong

Ricky Chow, former vice-president of the listing division at the HKEX, has rejoined Kirkland & Ellis as a partner in its Hong Kong office

Firms assist PCB maker Delton Technology’s HKD3.3bn IPO

Delton Technology has listed on the HKEX on 20 March, raising HKD3.31 billion (USD422 million)

Firms act on Voyah’s debut and Dongfeng’s delisting on HKEX

China’s state-owned automobile manufacturer Dongfeng Group delisted from the HKEX on 18 March, and the following day, its subsidiary Voyah debuted on the HKEX main board by way of introduction

Hong Kong’s capital markets performance in 2025

By Rossana Chu, YYC Legal

Capital inflows return as A+H heats up; the Tech Channel and Connect upgrades-ETFs, IRS-open sharper routes for issuers and family offices

Dispute and regulatory investigations partner rejoins HFW

HFW has hired litigation, arbitration and regulatory investigations partner Sumarsono (Jacky) Darsono in Hong Kong

Cayman & BVI subscription credit facilities: Key guide for PE

By Vanisha Harjani, Loeb Smith Attorneys

Cayman Islands and BVI subscription credit facilities provide flexible fund financing, secured by capital commitments, with strong legal frameworks and regulatory compliance

The house loses

As Asian regulators tighten controls on online gambling, cross-border networks and advancing technologies remain one step ahead, testing the limits of regulation

Baker McKenzie recruits technology partner in HK

Baker McKenzie has hired Frankie Tam as a partner at its Hong Kong office, bolstering its capabilities in technology and cybersecurity

Firms advise on micro-drive maker Zhaowei’s HKD1.9bn HKEX IPO

Zhaowei Machinery & Electronics listed on the HKEX on 9 March, raising HKD1.9 billion (USD243 million)

International Women’s Day 2026: Breaking the glass ceiling

On IWD 2026, we speak with three women in law who have pierced that ceiling. Their journeys differ, yet they point in the same direction

Jia Yuan adds capital markets partner in Hong Kong

Jia Yuan Law Offices has hired Echo Shen as a partner at its Hong Kong office

Loeb & Loeb recruits investigations partner for Greater China

Loeb & Loeb has hired Phoebe Yan as a partner in its Beijing and Hong Kong offices to strengthen its investigations and regulatory practices across Greater China

BVI economic substance rules for Asian cross-border structures

By Peter Vas, Spencer West

BVI economic substance rules 2026 give cross-border structuring guidance for Asian investors ?

SFC flags issues over IPO sponsors, lawyer advises scrutiny

Following the SFC’s circular on the quality of listing documents submitted by sponsors, legal professionals have offered guidance to companies seeking to list in Hong Kong

Ready for take-off

Eight leading arbitration institutions share the latest trends and developments across the board

Firms assist Zoomlion’s RMB6bn H-share convertible bond

Zoomlion Heavy Industry issued RMB6 bn in convertible bonds maturing in 2031. Norton Rose Fulbright, Fangda, Linklaters and Haiwen provided legal support

ACCHK session highlights evolving virtual asset rules

The Hong Kong chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACCHK) hosted a seminar on the evolving regulatory landscape

Firms assist Lead Intelligent’s HKD4.93bn Hong Kong listing

Lead Intelligent debuted on the HKEX on 11 February, raising HKD4.93 billion (USD630 million)

Firms steer Axera HKD2.96bn IPO

Chip supplier Axera listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising HKD2.96 billion (USD378.7 million) and becoming the first Chinese edge AI chip company to go public

Private equity partner rejoins Weil in Hong Kong

Weil welcomed back private equity expert Yu Peng as a partner in its Hong Kong office, where he had previously practised for three years

DLA Piper adds two partners and a team from Sidley and Weil

DLA Piper has strengthened its capital markets capabilities in Hong Kong and Chinese mainland with two major hires

Firms steer Montage Technology’s HKD7bn Hong Kong IPO

Montage Technology, a leading provider of data processing and interconnect chips, listed on the HKEX on 9 February, raising USD901 million

Firms act on pig breeder Muyuan Foods’ HKD10.68bn HKEX IPO

Muyuan Foods, the world’s largest pig breeder, debuted on the HKEX on 6 February, raising HKD10.68 billion. Fangda, Clifford Chance, KWM and Kirkland & Ellis provided legal services

Linklaters designates William Liu as chair of Asia

Linklaters has appointed capital markets partner William Liu as the chair of Asia, tasking him with advancing the firm’s strategy in this region

Firms assist Eastroc Beverage on HKD10.1bn HKEX IPO

Health drinks producer Eastroc Beverage has debuted on the HKEX, raising HKD10.1 billion. HSF Kramer, DeHeng , Jia Yuan and O’Melveny advised on the listing

Zhong Lun hires dispute resolution partner in HK

Zhong Lun Law Firm has recruited Tony Chow as a partner at its Hong Kong office, further reinforcing its capabilities in dispute resolution in the city

Withers adds senior corporate partner from Sidley Austin

Withers has appointed former Sidley Austin partner Raymond Oh as a senior partner based in Hong Kong and Singapore, where he will lead the firm’s corporate practice

Disputes partner returns to Ashurst in Hong Kong

Ashurst welcomed back Gareth Hughes, who rejoined the firm’s Hong Kong office as a partner in dispute resolution practice after more than seven years away

Harnessing capital market waves

Market reforms, investor activity and fundraising trends highlight the investment ecosystems in Hong Kong and Taiwan

Hong Kong IPOs 2025: Market views, mega deals, emerging trends

By Stephen Luo and Stella Yeung, Jingtian & Gongcheng

BVI company restoration: Court process and requirements

By Edmond Fung, Loeb Smith Attorneys

This article looks briefly at how an application can be made to the court in the British Virgin Islands (BVI)?

HKEX review of annual reports highlights issue

By Rossana Chu, YYC Legal

Hui Zhong recruits international arbitration talent in HK

Hui Zhong Law Firm has hired Kitty Zheng as a partner and Wu Hao as counsel at its Hong Kong office

Firms assist SF, J&T in HKD8.3bn cross-shareholding deal

SF Express entered into an HK$8.3 billion cross?shareholding agreement with J&T Express, advised by HSF, Linklaters and Global Law Office

Capital markets partner rejoins K&L Gates in Hong Kong

K&L Gates has rehired Lu Guiping as a partner at the Hong Kong office to strengthen its international debt and equity capital markets practice

Firms assist on DFS Greater China sale to CTG Duty Free

LVMH will sell DFS’s Greater China business to CTG Duty Free for no more than USD395m. Freshfields, Ruimin Law Firm and KWM advised on the deal

K&L Gates adds asset management partner in Hong Kong

K&L Gates has recently hired Huberta Chow as a partner at its Hong Kong office, strengthening the firm’s asset management and investment funds practice

Norton Rose top appointee prepares for cross-border hurdles

Fresh off his reappointment as Norton Rose Fulbright’s managing partner for Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific (EMEAPAC)

Bird & Bird adds partners in Hong Kong and Shenzhen

Bird & Bird has recently expanded its Greater Bay Area team with the addition of two partners, Lucia He in Shenzhen and Katherine Cheung in Hong Kong

Firms advise GigaDevice’s HKD4.68bn Hong Kong listing

Chinese chip supplier GigaDevice listed on the HKEX main board on 13 January, raising about HKD4.68 billion (USD600 million)

Firms act on sensor maker OmniVision’s HKD4.8bn IPO on HKEX

OmniVision Group listed on HKEX main board on 12 January, raising about HKD4.8 billion as Hong Kong’s first image sensor IPO

Firms steer AI developer MiniMax’s HKD4.82bn Hong Kong IPO

Marking the largest IPO to date by an AI LLM company, advised by eight law firms

City Development Law Firm opens in Hong Kong

City Development Law Firm opens Hong Kong office, focusing on cross-border investment and arbitration

HKIAC recruits managing counsel and China relations head

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has appointed former Herbert Smith Freehills senior associate Jocelyn Heng

The A-List 2025-26: Growth Drivers

Growth Drivers: We highlight leading Chinese and international lawyers who excel across legal and business sectors

The immovables rule

The UK Supreme Court’s 2024 decision in Kireeva v Bedzhamov reaffirms the absolute nature of the immovables rule

Firms map out Knowledge Atlas’ HKD4.3bn IPO

Knowledge Atlas (Zhipu) made history as the world’s first listed general-purpose LLM company on the HKEX on 8 January 2026

Firms advise on Insilico Medicine’s HKD2.28bn HKEX IPO

AI drug discovery firm Insilico Medicine listed on the HKEX main board on 30 December 2025

HKIAC onboards new managing counsel to oversee arbitration

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has appointed former Herbert Smith Freehills senior associate Jocelyn Heng

Rewriting the arbitration playbook

Revised law aims to rebrand China as a trusted forum, offering relief to companies facing cross-border disputes

Firms act on Country Garden’s USD17.7bn debt restructuring

Country Garden’s USD17.7bn offshore debt restructuring took effect on 30 December 2025, among China’s largest

Firms advise on GPU developer Biren’s HKD5.6bn Hong Kong IPO

Chinese GPU developer Biren Technology listed on HKEX’s main board on 2 January, first of its kind to go public

Latest Business Law Updates in Asia 2025

Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping Asia's business landscape

JunHe adds pair of debt restructuring partners in Hong Kong

JunHe Law Offices has hired Wu Congsi and Liu Xingyu from Sidley Austin as partners at its Hong Kong office, subject to the completion of relevant formalities

Haiwen recruits capital markets partner in Hong Kong

Haiwen & Partners hires Zheng Jianhao as a Hong Kong partner to strengthen its offshore capital markets and financing practice

KWM adds international capital markets partner

King & Wood Mallesons has hired Lisa Yuan as an international partner, bolstering the firm's cross-border and international capital markets practice

HKIAC adjusts fees and scope of expedited procedures

HKIAC will expand expedited procedures and adjust arbitration fees from 1 January 2026, its first fee update since 2013

HK’s virtual asset regulation: Licensing for dealing and custody

By Sam Wu and Beverly Fu, YYC Legal

Jia Yuan hires capital markets duo for HK, Shanghai

Jia Yuan Law Offices hires Rachel Wang and Helen Liu for capital markets and M&A, based in Hong Kong and Shanghai

UNIDROIT to launch first overseas office in Hong Kong

UNIDROIT has announced the establishment of its first-ever overseas liaison office in Hong Kong, scheduled to open in 2026

DeHeng acts on CRCC’s RMB4bn offshore green bond issuance

DeHeng Law Offices has advised China Railway Construction Corporation on its first offshore green bond issuance, which raised RMB 4 billion

Provisional measures in international investment arbitration

By Wang Jihong and Yu Xingzhou, Zhong Lun Law Firm

New listing opportunities for pre-profit companies

By Yan Ge and Yuan Yao, Joint-Win Partners

Firms assist on JD Industrials’ HKD2.83bn listing

JD.com's supply chain service arm, Jingdong Industrials, successfully debuted on the HKEX on 11 December, raising HKD2.83 billion

Firms act on Seyond’s HKEX debut in largest de-SPAC listing

LiDAR company Seyond debuts on the HKEX through a de-SPAC merger with TechStar on 10 December, raising HKD1.03 billion

KWM to end 14-year China-Australia tie-up over divergent needs

King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) is set to separate its China and Australia businesses in 2026, ending their 14-year combination

Firms act on Novosense’s HKD2.2bn IPO in Hong Kong

Novosense Microelectronics raised over HKD2.2b in its HKEX debut, with multiple firms advising on the IPO

Eversheds Sutherland appoints new Asia technology head

Eversheds Sutherland has hired veteran tech lawyer Albert Yuen as a partner in Hong Kong, succeeding Rhys McWhirter in Asia

Zhong Lun recruits financing partner in Hong Kong

Zhong Lun has hired former Sidley Austin counsel Alan Wong as a non-equity partner in Hong Kong, strengthening its capital markets work

Hong Kong lawyers acting pro bono for major fire victims

The legal community in Hong Kong has acted fast to provide legal aid to the survivors of the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po

ACCHK celebrates milestones of 2025 at year-end party

ACCHK wrapped up 2025 with a year-end party on 20 November at Club Lusitano, bringing members together to celebrate

Jingtian & Gongcheng adds disputes partner in Hong Kong

Jingtian & Gongcheng hires Hau Pak Sun as a Hong Kong partner, strengthening dispute resolution across Greater China

Clyde & Co lifts insurance team with ex-HKIA acting GC hire

Clyde & Co hires Patrick Peng as partner and Greater China corporate head, boosting its insurance capabilities in Hong Kong

Clyde & Co lifts insurance team with ex-HKIA acting GC hire

Clyde & Co appoints Patrick Peng to lead corporate insurance work across Greater China

Rising red mist

As China’s overseas investments rise, companies face growing complexity in cross-border disputes

Commerce & Finance adds corporate partner in Hong Kong

Commerce & Finance has hired Bonnie Yung as a partner in Hong Kong, strengthening its corporate and finance practice

How creditors can protect themselves in cross-border guarantees

By Huang Xingchao, AnJie Broad

Neibaowaidai, onshore guarantees for offshore loans, raise key cross-border arbitration issues, with GCs shifting toward value creation

The A-List 2025-26: Visionaries

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Tariff triage

Facing unpredictable tariffs, compliance crackdowns and rising trade tensions, companies in Asia are rethinking contracts, manufacturing and supply chains

Firms guide Sunac’s USD9.6bn offshore debt restructuring

Sunac secured Hong Kong court approval for its USD9.6 billion offshore debt restructuring, backed by over 98% of creditors

Firms steer China and HK USD5.13bn bond issuances

China and Hong Kong issue major sovereign and digital green bonds with leading international firms advising

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