Capital Markets: Domestic Issuances - China
What the team is known for
Grandway Law Offices is acknowledged for advising domestic clients on listings and private share issuances, and is equally capable when dealing with major asset restructuring matters. The team handles IPOs and public company issues on both the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. Its clients benefit from several members of the team having been involved in the drafting and revision of capital markets guidelines and regulations. The team additionally advises clients in the technology, manufacturing and energy sectors on listings in the Hong Kong market. The firm is also well placed to assist clients with various bond issuances. It counts Guotai Junan Securities, Zhejiang Dahua Technology and ENN Natural Gas among its clients.
Strengths
"The team are very experienced in capital markets and can handle various complex matters. It is very efficient, and provides quick feedback."
"Grandway have strong independent judgement abilities for difficult problems and can provide solutions that conform to business logic and our actual situation."
Work highlights
Grandway Law Offices advised Cloudwalk Technology on its listing on the STAR Market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Notable practitioners
Zhang Liguo is the chair of the firm and a highly regarded practitioner in the capital markets, who has a strong understanding of the listing rules and procedures of the A-share market. Market sources often highlight his seniority and longstanding practice.
Hu Qi specialises in equity issuances and is notably active on tech firm IPOs, with a focus on domestic capital markets. She possesses expertise in bond issuances and asset securitisation matters. "Hu Qi is very familiar with all kinds of projects related to capital markets and has rich experience." "Under the leadership of Hu Qi, her team possesses strong professional qualities, especially in terms of their extensive and in-depth knowledge of listing regulations."
Ma Zhe has a healthy practice that sees her handling a range of domestic and cross-border capital markets transactions. Aside from share and bond issuances, she also offers advice on asset securitisation. "Ma Zhe is professional, responsible, sincere and proactive."
Sun Lin co-heads the capital markets department at Grandway and is regularly engaged in IPO listings on domestic markets. He has built a particularly strong reputation among his Guangdong-based clientele. "I have a good impression of Sun Lin and his team. They are known for their expertise in capital markets matters and have extensive experience in handling complex issues." "Sun Lin and his team are trustworthy, excellent and professional and have a very high level of expertise in capital markets."
Zang Xin has gained recognition for his securities issuance practice. He is most active on A-share IPOs on the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges and is also able to advise on share issuances on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. "Zang Xin demonstrates outstanding abilities in handling complex matters. He quickly and accurately solves various complex legal problems for us."
Zhu Rui is a managing partner at Grandway's Shanghai office and possesses a focused capital markets practice. He specialises in pre-IPO filing and domestic listings and is recognised for his wide experience in financing and investment. "Zhu Rui has a unique and profound insight into the industry and gives professional and accurate legal advice." "Zhu Rui's high-level analysis of problems and his attention to detail in analysing problems are very impressive."