Capital Markets: Domestic Issuances - China
What the team is known for
Tian Yuan Law Firm houses a sizeable securities team and consistently attracts work from SOE clients in relation to the full spectrum of capital markets transactions. It demonstrates a market-leading track record in handling domestic issuances and is active in relation to non-public A-share offerings. Tian Yuan is able to assist with complex equity offerings and alternative listing mechanisms. The firm also advises on private equity matters. It boasts a strong offering for H-share and overseas issuances thanks to a capable bench of capital markets specialists operating out of its Hong Kong office. China Three Gorges Corporation, CTJ Info-Tech and Jinmao Property Services are examples of its clients.
Strengths
"The team have rich experience in handling complex legal issues, with a focus on service details and customer experience."
"Tian Yuan pay attention to communication and actively make an effort."
Work highlights
Tian Yuan advised Mingyang Smart Energy on its listing and issuance of global depositary receipts on the London Stock Exchange.
Tian Yuan Law Firm advised the underwriters on Syngenta Group's IPO on the Science and Technology Innovation Board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Notable practitioners
Wang Lihua is the founding partner and chair of the firm. He is a highly revered figure in the market with decades of experience handling a wide range of capital markets transactions, including IPOs and convertible bond issuances.
Wu Guanxiong is a longstanding figure in the market who is very familiar with domestic and overseas capital markets issuances. He serves as the executive director of Tian Yuan Law Firm.
Zhu Xiaohui is a managing partner at Tian Yuan Law Firm with a wealth of experience assisting with ECM matters. He serves clients from varying industries, such as agriculture, construction and real estate. He is equally capable in handling private equity issues. "Zhu Xiaohui and his team of lawyers have provided highly skilful legal support on multiple matters in the context of our company's complex and unique structure." "Zhu Xiaohui are good at understanding business demands, and provide practical and feasible solutions."
Liu Yan is a strategist as the head of the firm's department and is well regarded for her capital markets expertise. She serves issuers in major equity offerings in the A-share and H-share markets. She also actively advises on overseas bond and GDR issuances. "Liu Yan has good legal knowledge and rich industry experience, with a deep and unique understanding of regulations, policies and regulatory trends."
Piao Yu has a robust capital markets issuance practice. She is recognised for her knowledge in Hong Kong and overseas listings, in particular her expertise in VIE structure.
Tan Qing has a growing presence in the market which sees him engaging in domestic IPOs. His clients also benefit from his ability to advise on overseas issuances. He serves a host of clients from Tian Yuan's offices in Beijing and Shenzhen.