Sidley Austin LLP continues to be a trusted advisor to high-profile clients in Greater China, particularly in the technology and life sciences sectors. The team is recognised for its strength in handling complex M&A, including high-profile inSPAC and de-SPAC transactions, having advised on the first successful listing of a successor entity under the new regime introduced in 2022. Practice co-chair Constance Choy remains active across the consumer, financial services, and food and beverage industries.
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Testimonials
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- 'When needed, they were able to connect with their colleagues in the US who were also excellent and easy to work with.'
- 'Sidley Austin's corporate team handles a wide range of transactions, from private equity-related investments to complex cross-border deals.'
Key clients
- HK Acquisition Corporation
- Time Interconnect Technology Limited
- Sasken Technologies Limited
- Tong Tong AI Social Group Limited
- Unified Industrial Holdings
- symplr software LLC
- Grand Sunny Limited
- Dafeng Port (HK) Development Limited
- Zylox-Tonbridge Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
- Squirrel Enlivened International Co., Ltd.
- Hony Capital
- Guangzhou R&F Properties Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
Represented HK Acquisition Corporation in its de-SPAC transaction involving a business combination with Synagistics Ltd.
Advised Time Interconnect Technology Limited on its acquisition of a majority stake in Cosmic M.E., Inc.
Represented Sasken Technologies Limited on its cross-border acquisition of Borqs Technologies.
Practice head
Constance Choy