A range of Chinese and multinational corporates rely on Fangda Partners' Hong Kong team for the breadth of its transactional and dispute resolution capabilities. Corporate and capital market deals are at the core of the firm’s transactional offering, with the team guiding clients through the intricacies of cross-border debt mandates, private equity deals, panda bond transactions, high-value M&A work, and energy projects for both private and public entities. Another significant aspect of the practice is dispute resolution, where the team has recently been active in representing clients in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and electronics sectors, often before the Court of Appeal. Taking the lead in numerous of these listings and global matters is Colin Law, a dual-qualified partner in the UK and Hong Kong. Law’s expertise extends to the biotech sector, and he is frequently involved in a substantial volume of public M&A and take-private matters. Christine Chen offers ‘solid advice on standard transactions as well as ad hoc complex questions’ related to all aspects of debt capital markets transactions, in addition to excelling in various financial regulatory matters and US securities law-related mandates. In the energy infrastructure sphere, Michael Tam‘s leadership stands out. Tam’s role as head, combined with his presence in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, well-positions him to effectively handle development and project financing mandates. Tam is supported by Joe Biqing Zhou , who has recently played a key role in landmark Hong Kong and Chinese infrastructure projects. Fangda’s litigation arm is guided by founding partner Peter Yuen, whose expertise extends seamlessly to handling conventional corporate and shareholder disputes. Yuen’s capabilities also encompass international arbitration proceedings, especially those entwined with Chinese complexities. Olga Boltenko brings specialist strength in the area of investment protection and related arbitrations, and has acted as legal counsel in investor-state disputes under the auspices of the Permanent Court of Arbitration.

With expertise spanning various sectors, including healthcare, real estate, telecoms, and automotive, the team at Eric Chow & Co., in Association with Commerce & Finance Law Offices has a successful track record in advising clients on a wide range of corporate finance matters, navigating issues such as private and public M&A transactions and IPO investments. The team continues to represent leading international and Chinese corporates and financial institutions, including CCB International and China Everbright. At the helm of this accomplished team is Eric Chow, a founding partner of the Hong Kong office who specialises in all facets of M&A, IPOs, joint ventures, and takeover transactions. Dual-qualified in Hong Kong and New York, Clement Jiang is a primary contact for clients in the healthcare, life sciences, and technology sectors. Another key figures within the team include Priscilla Lee, who focuses her practice on M&A and capital markets transactions. The arrival of Terence Lau from Norton Rose Fulbright in May 2023 has bolstered the firm’s corporate offering, as he brings expertise in ECMs, including Hong Kong IPOs, private M&A, and public takeovers.

Underpinned by a substantial network of PRC offices, the Hong Kong practice at Tian Yuan Law Firm is regularly engaged in a host of cross-border IPO financings and public offerings, representing Chinese corporates and domestic entities operating in a range of sectors, from healthcare and telecoms to energy and pharmaceuticals. Nan Li frequently takes the lead for Chinese issuers on Hong Kong IPOs, and his recent highlights include assisting Gaush Meditech Ltd in its HK$671.7m listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The department is also bolstered by the expertise of Charles Wang, who specialises in corporate financing, in addition to William Ji, who has over 14 years’ experience in Hong Kong capital markets and general corporate matters.

Zhong Lun Law Firm is ‘closely connected with China’ and has strong capabilities across a range of contentious and non-contentious mandates. The firm’s Hong Kong office leverages its network of 18 offices in China, Japan, London, and the US to provide a comprehensive service to clients, encompassing securities law, private client services, real estate mandates, and commercial litigation. Leading the private client team is Clifford Ng, who frequently advises ultra-high-net-worth clients on multifaceted subjects, including trust and business succession, philanthropy, wills, and estate planning. On the litigation front, solicitor advocate Frederick Hui excels in handling commercial claims, earning accolades from clients for his ‘sound judgement’. He receives solid support from Gilbert Leung, who is an expert in navigating shareholder disputes and contentious banking matters. In the realm of private client disputes, Dorothy Siron consistently handles a wide range of cases, encompassing contentious trusts, estate work, matrimonial mandates, and probate matters.