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Stephenson Harwood

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Stephenson Harwood houses a broad practice led by Jane Ng , who has longstanding expertise in China-focused M&A, with a great deal of emphasis on corporate governance and regulatory issues. Michelle Chung  is an expert in takeover transactions and de-listing mandates. Danny Kan joined the group in January 2024, and regularly advises Chinese state-owned enterprises and investment funds; Amy Lu joined from Eversheds Sutherland in February 2024, contributing her expertise in equity capital market transactions; and Yong Ren, who joined the group from Proskauer Rose LLP in September 2023, is a key name for fund formation.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Stephen Harwood's corporate team is always friendly, helpful and responsive.’

  • ‘Michelle Chung is a highly skilled corporate lawyer. Michelle and her team are friendly, helpful, responsive and is able to provide us practical advice without complicating the issues.’

  • ‘Michelle Chung is always helpful, responsive and detail oriented when providing legal advice.’

  • ‘The high level of partner involvement ensures that clients are in good hands and receive the expertise and guidance of experienced partners throughout their engagement. Their involvement provides clients with the assurance that their matters are overseen and guided by seasoned professionals at every stage.’

  • ‘Michelle Chung's expertise and professionalism were truly outstanding. She thoroughly assessed the transaction and provided a well-reasoned and comprehensive opinion. Her insights and guidance helped us navigate the complex legal landscape with confidence and make informed decisions.’

  • ‘The team is very professional, helpful and hardworking. They are more friendly and full of team spirit than other firms.’

Key clients

  • Arts Optical International Holdings Limited
  • Asia Orient Company Limited
  • Asia Standard Hotel Group Limited
  • Asia Standard International Group Limited
  • Canadian Real Estate Investment Centre
  • China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
  • Computime Group Limited
  • Eurofins Scientific
  • FTI Consulting (Hong Kong) Limited
  • Global Telecom Capital Partners Holding Limited
  • Lansen Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited
  • Madison Pacific Trust Limited

Work highlights

Advised Television Broadcasts Limited on the subscription by its wholly owned subsidiary of 2,621,148 Class C Units of Imagine Holding Company LLC. The firm reviewed and commented on the subscription agreement, advising on Listing Rules compliance, drafting the announcement and other ancillary documents.
Acted as the Hong Kong legal adviser to Lansen Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited on its privatisation by Cathay International Pharma Manufacture And Distribution (China) Limited, involving a total consideration of approximately HK$240 million.
Acting as Hong Kong legal advisors to Nickel Mines Limited for its acquisition of up to 100% of the shares in Minerals Harvest Limited.

Practice head

Jane Ng

Other key lawyers

Michelle Chung, Denise Tsui; Danny Kan; Amy Lu; Yong Ren