Capital Markets: Hong Kong and Overseas Issuances
Global Guide 2024 : China
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Han Kun Law Offices is reputed for its expertise in overseas and cross-border transactions, especially in relation to US listings on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. It remains a popular choice for domestic TMT companies as well as underwriters. The team is active on IPOs on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, drawing resources from its bases in both the Mainland and Hong Kong. It has also extended its reach to assist clients with listings on the Singapore Exchange. The firm is additionally well versed in pre-IPO private equity, privatisation and red-chip matters. It is favoured by large corporates for offshore note issuances. The practice counts UBS Securities, iQiyi and Goldman Sachs among its key clients.
Work Highlights
- Han Kun acted as the PRC counsel for Tencent Music Entertainment Group for its listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
- Han Kun Law Offices assisted State Power Investment Group Jiangsu Power with the formation of CSC State Power Investment Group New Energy REIT, worth over CNY7.5 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Each team of the law firm is very professional, covering many emerging fields of business, and can provide clients with comprehensive solutions."
"Han Kun are impressive and contribute to our work well. They are one of the top firms on my list."
"Han Kun shows excellent skills in handling complex problems and has a good reputation in the industry."
"Each team of the law firm is very professional, covering many emerging fields of business, and can provide clients with comprehensive solutions."
"Han Kun are impressive and contribute to our work well. They are one of the top firms on my list."
"Han Kun shows excellent skills in handling complex problems and has a good reputation in the industry."
Notable Practitioners
Chao Yijun is a seasoned lawyer and well recognised for his expertise in cross-border mandates, particularly in connection with listings on the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Singapore Exchange. He wins recognition for his experience in IPOs and financings with a technology focus.
"Chao Yijun understands the client perspective and responds to commercial concerns and compliance requests quickly."
Fang Rong has a strong reputation for real estate securitisation, and is adept at handling public infrastructure REITs as well as mortgage-backed securities matters.
"Fang Rong is very experienced and active in public REITs."
Xu Ping joined Han Kun Law Offices in early 2023 and maintains a busy practice in the market. She is noted for her cross-border transactional practice but also handles domestic capital markets work, including IPOs on the STAR market.
"Xu Ping has rich experience in the capital markets field and has a highly professional team with unique and profound understanding of solving difficult problems."
Wang Jin is an experienced capital markets specialist with a particular focus on overseas public offerings. She receives mandates on listings on the Hong Kong and Singaporean stock exchange markets.
"Wang Jin plays a very important role. She is hands-on and very formidable."