Capital Markets: Hong Kong and Overseas Issuances - China
What the team is known for
Commerce & Finance Law Offices has a leading practice with impressive market expertise. The law firm possesses a capable bench of capital markets specialists. It is especially well regarded for its expert knowledge of overseas structures, and often mandated by major underwriters on both equity and debt transactions. The team regularly advises clients on listings in Hong Kong, as well as cross-border bond issuances. Commerce & Finance Law Offices demonstrates a strong track record in handling corporate financing transactions, including H-share offerings and dual listings for clients. It is noted for its focus on the logistics, TMT, new energy and real estate sectors. The practice counts Haitong International Securities Group, JP Morgan Securities and Trip.com among its clients.
Strengths
"The firm is top notch in the PRC, and H-share listing is one of their best practices. The team is responsive and we never have any complaints. Our go-to firm."
"The service quality of Commerce & Finance Law Offices is very good, with fast feedback speed, good commercial awareness and the ability to handle complex issues."
Work highlights
Commerce & Finance Law Offices assisted Weilong Delicious Global Holdings with its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Notable practitioners
Kong Xin is a senior figure within the firm who remains a hands-on lawyer. He is well regarded for his deft handling of overseas listings and is often mandated in high-value projects.
Wu Gang has a longstanding presence in the market. He is best known for his expertise and achievements in H-share issuances, but also handles A-share and combined A+H-share issuances.
Zhang Xiaoman has a robust practice that balances capital markets and corporate/M&A. He is well versed in both domestic and overseas issuances, acting for issuers and underwriters.
Pan Xinggao is active on a wide range of financial legal projects for corporate clients, including A-share and overseas bond issuances, and mergers and acquisitions. He has over two decades of experience and has maintained a notable focus on capital markets. "He has strong professional abilities and can promptly identify problems, communicate with us and provide us with feasible solutions."
