Capital Markets: Hong Kong and Overseas Issuances - China
What the team is known for
Jingtian & Gongcheng maintains its top spot in the Hong Kong and Overseas Issuances table this year, standing out for its strength in equity and bond issuances in the Hong Kong, Singapore and New York markets, especially in government bond matters. The firm is a popular choice for heavyweight capital markets deals. It also offers expertise in the domestic market, including deals on the STAR and the ChiNext, and regularly assists issuers and underwriters. The team is known for expertise advising on equity listings, placings and trades. The law firm has a deep understanding of the variable interest entity (VIE) structure. Jingtian & Gongcheng is lauded for its industry knowledge in real estate and healthcare, facilitating the IPOs for many companies from those sectors. It also serves clients from financial services, machinery and electronics industries. Merrill Lynch, China Merchants Capital and Sany Heavy Truck are examples of its clients.
Strengths
"The team can quickly identify the key points of a problem and propose effective solutions for legal matters related to listings, restructurings and our daily operations."
"It has been a pleasure working with Jingtian & Gongcheng. We are very pleased with the professionalism and patience of the team, and their expertise has given us great peace of mind."
Work highlights
Jingtian & Gongcheng advised CLSA on GEM's listing and offering of global depositary receipts on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
Jingtian & Gongcheng acted for Contemporary Amperex Technology on the issuance of A-shares worth approximately CNY45 billion.
Notable practitioners
Bai Wei is recognised as a highly venerable figure in the capital markets sphere. He has a solid track record of handling onshore and offshore transactions, with notable expertise in M&A mandates.
Wang Weiguo has an established practice in the market and is notably adept at handling equity transactions, including A-share, B-share and H-share issuances. He also offers advice on private offerings and M&A matters.
Xiang Zhenhua brings over two decades of deal experience to the practice and is well versed in domestic IPOs and secondary issuances as well as bond issues. He also regularly advises public companies on sale and acquisition matters.
Fu Siqi is sought after by issuers and underwriters for major equity offerings. He is highly respected for his expertise in H-share issuances, as well as financing at various stages. "Fu is professional, client-centric and understands our needs very well."
Gao Xiang has garnered a strong reputation in the market, being well known for overseas equity issuances. He skilfully acts for both issuers and underwriters on listings, typically on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. "Gao Xiang is a strong and solid lawyer."
Zhang Zhiqiang is a leader of the firm's domestic capital markets practice and handles a range of debt and equity offerings. He is well versed in both onshore and offshore transactions.
Liang Chunwei is an experienced capital markets lawyer who is known for his skilful handling of Hong Kong issuances. He handles issuances in connection to the real estate, retail and technology sectors.
Hu Zhengzheng is an accomplished transactional lawyer who focuses on capital markets and private equity matters. He has notable experience dealing with Hong Kong and Nasdaq-related mandates. He serves clients in the medical, technology and retail sectors from Jingtian & Gongcheng's Nanjing and Beijing offices.
Qin Maoxian of Jingtian & Gongcheng assists with a variety of securitisation mandates. His clientele includes a number of asset management firms and financial institutions. He operates out of the firm's Beijing and Shanghai offices. "As an outstanding legal adviser, Qin Maoxian is not only experienced in business but also an academic attorney." "What impressed me the most was that Qin would often draw upon his vast experience to provide me with mental support when difficult problems arose."
Ling Tezhi of Jingtian & Gongcheng's Beijing office has a growing reputation in the market. He specialises in overseas bond and note issuances, but also handles H-share IPOs. His clientele includes domestic issuers and underwriters.
Ren Wei is an experienced securities law practitioner who is active on overseas listings. He is sought after by clients from the real estate, healthcare and technology industries.
