Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Hong Kong boasts expertise in both US and Hong Kong capital markets matters. The team continues to assist US-listed and China-based issuers in secondary or dual primary listings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Christopher Wong is at the helm and has vast experience in Hong Kong IPOs for both issuers and underwriters. Yi Gao offers advice on a broad spectrum of issues, including IPOs, pre-IPO and post-IPO financings, equity-linked and debt issuances. He is also noted for his US expertise. Daniel Fertig focuses on US-registered offerings and Rule 14A/Regulation S offerings. Marjory Ding departed in October 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘Chris Wong is able to put himself in the client's shoes and provide very professional and comprehensive service.’
‘They provided excellent support for our company's compliance with the US stock market listing requirements and provided high-quality legal services consistently and steadily amidst the ongoing changes in our business and personnel.’
‘My primary contact is attorney Gao Yi. Gao's team always provides comprehensive and thorough legal services, without any errors or omissions. When there are disagreements with clients, they fully understand their true needs and seek solutions.’
Key clients
- 51job, Inc.
- Alibaba Group Holding Limited
- Amber DWM Holding Limited
- Ant Group
- Athenex Inc.
- Baozun Inc.
- BEST Inc.
- Binjiang Service Group
- Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Limited
- Cango Inc.
- Cheerwin Group Ltd.
- Chervon Holdings Limited
Work highlights
Advised Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding Limited in its US$441 million initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.
Advised Green Tea Group in its HK$1.21 billion (approximately US$156 million) initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Advised Zai Lab Limited in its US$230 Million equity offering listed on the Nasdaq Global Market.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Marjory Ding
Practice head
Christopher Wong
Other key lawyers
Yi Gao; Daniel Fertig