Tag: IPO
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
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
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
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)
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 shipping operator MTT’s USD164m IPO in Malaysia
Firms advise on MTT Shipping and Logistics’ IPO on the Bursa Malaysia, raising MYR652 million (USD164 million)
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
AllBright and Haiwen act on SJ Semiconductor’s RMB5bn IPO
Chip packaging and testing company SJ Semiconductor debuted today on the SSE Star Market, raising more than USD733 million and becoming the largest A-share IPO so far in 2026
JSA acts on Tamil Nadu electronics retailer Sathya’s IPO bid
JSA is the sole adviser to consumer electronics retailer Sathya Agencies’ proposed INR6 billion (USD64 million) IPO
Christopher & Lee Ong advises on Malaysian sushi chain’s IPO
Malaysian law firm Christopher & Lee Ong has advised on Empire Premium Food’s listing on the Bursa Malaysia
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 advise DapuStor on first ChiNext pre-profit listing
SSD supplier DapuStor debuted on the SZSE on 16 April, becoming the first pre-profit company to list on the ChiNext board. King & Wood and AllBright advised on the IPO
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
Zaid Ibrahim & Co elevates Jonathan Lim to managing partner
Malaysian law firm Zaid Ibrahim & Co promotes Jonathan Lim Hon Kiat as managing partner, effective 3 April 2026
Kanga & Co acts for stockbroker Shreni Shares’ India IPO bid
Kanga & Co is advising stockbroker Shreni Shares on a proposed India IPO on the NSE and BSE
Kanga & Co guides steelmaker RKB global on IPO bid in India
Kanga & Co is acting for Indian steelmaker RKB Global’s IPO bid on the BSE and NSE
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
Firms act on Manipal Health’s USD1.2bn IPO bid in India
Firms are advising on Manipal Health’s proposed IPO in India, with the healthcare company hoping to raise USD1.2 billion
RentoMojo first web furniture subscription firm to file for IPO
RentoMojo becomes the first online furniture and appliances subscription business to file for an India IPO
CMS IndusLaw is sole counsel for Intellius Recode on IPO bid
CMS IndusLaw is sole Indian counsel advising software company Intellius Recode on its proposed initial public offering
Firms help Clean Max Enviro Energy raise USD500m in IPO
Firms assist on Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions’ initial public offering valued at around USD500 million
The A-List 2025-26: Rising Stars
China Business Law Journal has identified this year’s future leaders in the legal market after an extensive market survey and independent research
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 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
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
Chandler Mori Hamada brings in M&A partner from Linklaters
Thailand’s Chandler Mori Hamada has strengthened its corporate and M&A practice with the appointment of Paveen Khiewvichit as a partner, effective 6 March 2026
Jingtian & Gongcheng steers iSpace’s RMB5bn fundraising
Chinese private rocket company iSpace has raised RMB5.04 billion in a series D++ financing round, marking the largest single fundraising in China’s commercial launch vehicle sector
Firms act on Aye Finance IPO in India
Multiple firms worked on the IPO of Aye Finance, comprising equity shares aggregating about USD111.4 million
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
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 guide on HKD4.83bn IPO of circuit board maker Han’s CNC
Han’s CNC Technology debuted on the HKEX main board on 6 February, raising HKD4.83 billion (USD618 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
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
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
Harnessing capital market waves
Market reforms, investor activity and fundraising trends highlight the investment ecosystems in Hong Kong and Taiwan
Firms guide on SaaS company Amagi Media Labs’ USD196m IPO
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM), Trilegal and Sidley Austin guided parties involved inglobal SaaS company Amagi Media Labs’ IPO
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
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
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
Firms advise on MetaX’s RMB4.2bn IPO in Shanghai
AllBright and China Commercial Law Firm advised on MetaX’s RMB4.2 billion IPO on SSE Star Market, marking China’s second listed GPU company
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
Japan’s SBI Shinsei Bank eyes year-end USD2.4bn public float
SBI Shinsei Bank’s JPY370.2 billion IPO set for 17 December, with top firms advising on one of Japan’s largest listings this year
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
Jingtian & Gongcheng and Jia Yuan steer Moore’s RMB8bn IPO
Moore Threads raised nearly RMB8bn in its 5 December Star Market debut, becoming China’s first domestic GPU stock, with Jingtian & Gongcheng and Jia Yuan advising on the IPO
Five firms chart course for Yangzijiang Maritime’s SGX debut
Rajah & Tann Singapore and other firms advised Yangzijiang Maritime Development on its SGX mainboard listing
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
Firms deliver investment platform Groww’s IPO on NSE
Groww’s INR761 billion NSE IPO saw leading firms advise on complex multi-shareholder and regulatory aspects
Driverless firms Pony.ai, WeRide raise HKD9bn in HKEX IPOs
About 13 firms advised Guangzhou-based Pony.ai and WeRide on HKEX IPOs, raising HKD6.7b and HKD2.39b
Paul Hastings onboards capital markets partner in Hong Kong
Paul Hastings has hired Zhou Quan as a partner in Hong Kong, expanding its Greater China capital markets and M&A practice.
Eswin RMB4.6bn debut marks China’s second-largest IPO in 2025
Jingtian & Gongcheng and Commerce & Finance advised Eswin on its RMB4.6b (USD634.5m) SSE Star Market listing
Firms guide Sany Heavy Industry’s HKD13.5bn HK listing
Clifford Chance, Qiyuan, Ashurst, Linklaters and Jingtian advised Sany Heavy on its HKEX debut, raising HKD13.5b
Firms lead on CIG Shanghai’s HKD4.6bn Hong Kong IPO
Baker McKenzie, DeHeng and others advised CIG Shanghai on its HKEX debut, raising HKD4.6b (USD589m)
Firms steer India e-commerce company Meesho’s proposed IPO
SAM, CAM, Khaitan & Co and Latham & Watkins advised on Meesho’s proposed USD483 million IPO in India
Firms advise China software provider JST Group on HKD2bn IPO
Davis Polk, C&F, Harneys, Linklaters and Jingtian & Gongcheng advised JST Group on its HKD2.09bn HKEX IPO on 21 Oct
Firms advise Tata Capital IPO, largest in 2025
Tata Capital launches 含羞草社区 largest NBFC IPO led by top law firms
Trilegal, DSK assist on Laser Power’s INR12 billion IPO
Trilegal advises Laser Power & Infra on its INR12 billion IPO in India
Firms guide Zijin Gold’s IPO in world’s second-largest to date
Latham & Watkins, Zenith, DeHeng and others advised on Zijin Gold International’s HKD25b HKEX debut
Ex-Kudun pair launches new Thai firm Mediums to tap M&A
Ex-Kudun partners have launched Mediums, a new Thai law firm focused on M&A and business rehabilitation
Firms steer Chery’s HKD9bn IPO in largest carmaker debut for HK
Chery raised HKD9.14b (USD1.2b) in its Hong Kong debut, marking the city’s largest carmaker IPO so far this year
Embracing risk
As capital markets resurrect, how can businesses capitalise on opportunities amid risks and nagging uncertainties?
Firms chart lidar maker Hesai’s HKD4.16bn Hong Kong IPO
Cleary, Fangda, Maples, Freshfields and Jingtian advised Hesai’s HK debut, raising HKD4.16b, a four-year record
DeHeng, Han Kun, World Law act on Dahon Tech’s HKEX listing
DeHeng, World Law and Han Kun advised Dahon Tech on its HKD392m IPO, Hong Kong’s most subscribed listing at 7,558 times
Charles Russell Speechlys adds pair to lift practice in Asia
Charles Russell Speechlys has expanded its corporate practice by hiring ex-Squire Patton Boggs partners Francis Li and Wendy Fong in HK
Cooley shores up emerging companies, VC practice in Singapore
Cooley hires David He in Singapore to expand its venture capital practice
Firms act on air conditioner maker AUX Electric’s HKD4bn IPO
Kirkland, Jingtian & Gongcheng and Maples advised AUX Electric on its HKEX debut, raising HKD3.99b (USD511m)
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Firms act on China silicon carbide maker SICC’s HKD2bn IPO
Clifford Chance, Grandall, KWM, Freshfields, and Commerce & Finance advised on SICC’s HKD2 billion HKEX debut, issuing 47.75 million H shares at HKD42.8 each
Firms assist on USD237m Milky Mist Dairy Food IPO bid
Hogan Lovells, TT&A and Khaitan & Co are advising on Milky Mist’s INR20.35 billion IPO
Firms guide Anthem Biosciences’ USD359m IPO on BSE, NSE
Cyril Amarchand, Trilegal and White & Case advised on Anthem Biosciences’ INR33.95 billion IPO, oversubscribed nearly 64 times
KWM, Zhong Lun act on E-Town’s RMB2.5bn Star market IPO
E-Town Semiconductor raises RMB2.5bn in Star Market debut with help from KWM and Zhong Lun Law Firm
Firms counsel on Horizon Robotics’ HKD4.67bn HK placement
Horizon Robotics raises HKD4.67bn via share placement and top-up deal, among HK’s largest capital market deals in 2025
Firms work on ride-hailing platform CaoCao’s HKD1.85bn IPO
Skadden, KWM, Appleby, Latham & Watkins and Han Kun advised on CaoCao’s HKD1.85 billion HKEX listing, marking Geely’s 10th listed company
Firms act on Haitian’s HKD10bn IPO on HKEX
Haitian raised HKD10.1 billion in its HKEX debut, with top firms advising on the year’s second-largest main board IPO
China allows HKEX-listed GBA companies to list on SZSE
China now allows GBA firms listed on HKEX to seek secondary listings on SZSE under applicable policies
DeHeng and Jingtian steer Insta360’s RMB1.9bn IPO
DeHeng and Jingtian & Gongcheng advised Insta360 on its RMB1.9b IPO debut on Shanghai’s Star Market after 5 years
Zhong Lun, DeHeng acts on Tianyouwei’s RMB3.7bn Shanghai IPO
Heilongjiang Tianyouwei Electronics raised RMB3.74bn in Shanghai's biggest A-share IPO so far this year
Hong Kong’s Eric Chow & Co hires capital markets specialist
Eric Chow & Co. has hired capital markets specialist Liu Kung-wei as a partner
Shashwat Tewary moves to Cooley as partner in Singapore
Shashwat Tewary has joined Cooley’s Singapore office as a capital markets partner, bringing 16 years of regional experience
Baker McKenzie FenXun hires 4 Wilson Sonsini experts in China
Baker McKenzie FenXun hires four Wilson Sonsini experts for its Greater China team
Baker empowers capital markets with Singapore specialist
Baker McKenzie hires capital markets expert Alexander Stathopoulos
Pillsbury solidifies HK practice with new hire
Pillsbury’s HK office became a solicitors’ firm on 13 March and hired capital markets partner Samuel Ng that month
BVI: Asia’s top partner in global cross-border structuring
The BVI is Asia’s key partner, offering flexible and cost-effective solutions for global cross-border structuring
Analysis of the two-step de-SPAC structure
SPACs are transforming markets, reshaping IPOs, and driving bold investments with their innovative structure and growth potential
Quartet advises Mixue’s HKD3.46bn IPO on HKEX?
Mixue Group raised HKD3.46 billion in its HKEX debut
Quartet guides Korea’s largest IPO since January 2022
LG CNS’s KRW1.2 trillion IPO, South Korea’s largest since 2022, was guided by Quartet of firms
Timothy Franklyn takes over as deputy MP at Fox & Mandal
Timothy Franklyn has joined Fox & Mandal as deputy managing partner and capital markets head in Bengaluru
Comparison of legal developments in private equity
Explore key trends and challenges in private equity disputes in China and India
Advancements in Capital Markets Law
Discover key advancements in capital markets law in Taiwan and Hong Kong
Baker McKenzie KLP JV adds arbitration veteran in Seoul
Baker McKenzie KLP JV has added arbitration veteran Sean Sung Woo Lim as a partner in Seoul
Trio counsels on USD260m Niva Bupa Health Insurance IPO
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, and White & Case advised on Niva Bupa Health Insurance's IPO
Six firms deliver Swiggy’s USD1.3bn IPO to home market
Swiggy's USD1.35 billion IPO on November 13, 2024, became India's second-largest debut in 2024
Quartet guides on Japanese chipmaker’s USD4.8bn IPO
Top firms, including Anderson Mori, Mori Hamada, Davis Polk, and Simpson Thacher, are advising Kioxia on its USD4.8 billion Tokyo IPO
Khaitan, JSA, Hogan Lovells act on USD515m Waaree Energies IPO
Khaitan & Co, JSA, and Hogan Lovells advised on the USD515 million IPO of Waaree Energies, 含羞草社区 largest solar module maker
Hyundai Motor India takes on new CLO?
Hyundai Motor India has appointed Amitabh Lal Das as Chief Legal Officer to support its growth after a historic IPO
Han Kun NY adds capital markets partner?
Han Kun Law Offices has added partner Steve Lin to enhance its capital markets team
Amitabh Das switches gears to Hyundai Motor India
Amitabh Das is the new Chief Legal Officer at Hyundai Motor India, bringing nearly 30 years of experience
Quartet steers USD3.3bn Hyundai India IPO
Shardul Amarchand, Latham & Watkins, White & Case, and Cyril Amarchand advised on Hyundai Motor 含羞草社区 USD3.3 billion IPO
Quartet acts on landmark USD3.3bn Hyundai India IPO
Hyundai Motor India's $3.3 billion IPO is the largest in India, marking its first listing outside South Korea
Quintet counsels on Horizon Robotics’ HKD5.4bn IPO
Horizon Robotics raised HKD5.4 billion in its IPO, despite past losses
Jingtian & Gongcheng recruits partners in MoFo Asia shake-up
Vivian Yiu joined as a partner, and Huang Ke became a foreign registered lawyer at the same office
Black Sesame debuts in second HK IPO under Chapter 18C
Clifford Chance, Zhong Lun Law Firm, Maples Group, K&L Gates, Wilson Sonsini and JunHe have advised on Black Sesame International’s IPO
Seven firms act on electric vehicle brand Zeekr’s USD441m IPO
Davis Polk, KWM, Ogier, Han Kun, Simpson Thacher, Fangda Partners,and Sidley Austin advise on Zeekr's USD441m NYSE listing






































































































































