Capital Markets: Hong Kong and Overseas Issuances

DeHeng Law Offices assists a range of banks with onshore debt and equity offerings relating to IPOs, corporate bonds, preferred share and guaranteed note issuances, with additional capabilities in major asset restructuring and corporate governance. The team is noted for its additional experience in handling debt-for-equity swaps. It is reputed for its experience in handling listings on the Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Tokyo Stock Exchanges for state-owned enterprises and private corporates. China Three Gorges Corporation, Huatai Securities and State Grid Corporation of China are among its clients.

"The team has provided strong support and positive feedback for our IPO. The lawyers are also very professional."

DeHeng Law Offices acted as the counsel for CNOOC on its IPO on the Main Board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

DeHeng Law Offices advised GRINM Semiconductor Materials on its A-share IPO, which involved Japanese law as the controlling shareholder of the issuer was a Japanese listed company.

Xu Jianjun is a prominent figure in the market who serves as the deputy director of DeHeng Law Offices. He specialises in capital markets and M&A, with strong capability advising issuers on domestic IPOs. Xu is also active in debt financing deals and has become increasingly active in the issuance of green bonds.

Wang Xian'an is a capital markets specialist and regularly assists with IPOs in Shanghai and Shenzhen, as well as ECM matters in relation to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Li Yuan enters the ranking table this year for his expertise in domestic capital markets. He is frequented by clients in the electronics and technology industries who seek his advice on A-share listings.

Hou Zhiwei continues to make a name for himself in the market, particularly on debt issuance mandates. He is also sought after by a range of corporate clients for his expertise in domestic listings, as well as offshore transactions.