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Hong Kong > PRC firms in Hong Kong Tier 1

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.

Hong Kong > Projects and energy Tier 2

Fangda Partners frequently advises clients on projects and infrastructure initiatives central to Hong Kong, China’s domestic landscape, and the expansive network of Belt and Road nations. The firm’s involvement spans across a wide range of areas, including plant and infrastructure development, overseas project investments, and the establishment of port terminals and trade zones globally. Projects expert Michael Tam heads the practice, while Joe Biqing Zhou specialises in cross-border M&A, infrastructure, and energy investments. Helen Yuxieu Huang has particular expertise in advising Chinese clients on their investments in Africa.

Hong Kong > Capital markets (equity) Tier 3

Fangda Partners is particularly effective at advising PRC issuers across a range of core ECM work, as well as in the context of public M&A. In this context, the firm is able to draw from a strong grounding in regulatory issues ensuring that complex transactional work is effectively handled, and also that listed clients are able to receive ongoing compliance work on an ad-hoc basis. Team head Colin Law is the driving force behind the firm’s IPO practice and is particularly adept at handling listings within the biotech space.

Hong Kong > Dispute resolution: international arbitration Tier 3

With a deep bench of arbitration specialists across Hong Kong and mainland China, Fangda Partners offers seasoned specialists across a range of arbitration institutions including ICC, UNCITRAL, HKIAC, SIAC, CIETAC and SCC. Practice head Peter Yuen brings over two decades of experience of international and regional arbitration, and is especially strong on high-profile commercial arbitrations. He is heavily supported by Olga Boltenko, specialising in investment arbitration and well-versed in investor-state disputes, particularly in the oil and gas, infrastructure and construction sectors.

Hong Kong > Capital markets (debt) Tier 4

Combining its deep knowledge of the Mainland capital markets regulatory framework with an international outlook that includes US-qualified lawyers, Fangda Partners is a popular choice for Chinese issuers (including LGFVs) issuing offshore debt and for foreign issuers targeting domestic PRC investors through the issuance of Panda bonds. ‘Very experienced’ PRC and New York-qualified team head Christine Chen provides ‘solid advice’ to foreign issuers in mainland China, as well as to Chinese companies raising offshore debt, as well as in the context of Rule 144A and Regulation S debt offerings.

Hong Kong > Corporate (including M&A) Tier 4

The team at Fangda Partners is known for its deep PRC law expertise, and handles a variety of mandates for clients in the TMT, logistics, healthcare, and education sectors. Known for handling both public and private M&A, the group represents numerous targets and financial investors. Colin Law leads the team with his broad experience in advising bulge bracket investment banks on public takeovers and privatizations. Raymond Chan contributes his knowledge of venture capital and cross-border M&A issues, while Xiaotong Jia primarily focuses on private equity and investment matters, regularly representing consortiums and funds.

Hong Kong > Private equity Tier 4

Colin Law leads the team at Fangda Partners, which is known for handling a broad range of transactions with elements of China law. The practice regularly assists financial and strategic investors across a variety of sectors, including education, energy, and chemical. Law represents a number of bulge bracket investment banks on takeovers and privatisation matters, particularly in relation to the biotech and healthcare sectors.

Hong Kong > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 5

Fangda Partners is consistently instructed by Chinese, foreign and local entities on commercial cross-border disputes, drawing upon the firm’s deep expertise in corporate, finance, trade and investment law. Peter Yuen oversees a practice that is well known for its broad industry focus, encompassing the likes of banking, energy, financial services, healthcare and real estate disputes. Howard Chan is another prominent presence, well versed representing multi-national corporations, financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals before the Hong Kong courts.

China > Investment funds: PRC firms

The 'professional, timely and efficient' team at Fangda Partners has a sterling market reputation for structuring, negotiating and documenting RMB-denominated private equity funds. The practice advises a range of private investment firms, ranging from first-time funds, independent boutiques and institutionally-sponsored private equity businesses, to multi-strategy alternative asset firms and financial institutions that invest in Greater China. Dividing his time between Beijing and Hong Kong, investment funds head Richard Guo advises clients on the structuring, restructuring, formation and operation of alternative investment products, including private equity and co-investment funds, as well as funds of funds, corporate venture funds and separately managed accounts. Providing key support, Zhen Chen specialises in investment funds, private equity and investment management; and Candy Tang is a private equity fund formation, compliance, and asset management expert. In Hong Kong, Flora Qian focuses on both fund formation and downstream investments, while Yue Zhang advises on USD-denominated fund formations.

Asia Pacific: Regional International Arbitration > Leading firms

The Hong Kong-based international arbitration practice at Fangda Partners has experience in commercial and investment disputes, often acting for Chinese entities. The team works closely with the firm’s mainland Chinese headquarters. A solicitor dual-qualified in England and Wales and Hong Kong, Peter Yuen sits at the helm of the practice, handling international and regional arbitration. In the field of investment treaty arbitration, both in Asia, and at the Permanent Court of Arbitration, Olga Boltenko (who is qualified in both Russia and as a Hong Kong solicitor) has vast expertise. Andrew Skudder‘s practice revolves around commercial arbitration, acting on disputes across the construction, shipping, technology, and transport sectors.