Leveraging strong relationships with the SFC and the HKEX, Baker McKenzie has ‘unique insights into local regulations and market dynamics’, ensuring that is well-placed to advise clients on complex transactional ECM work, as well as on standalone regulatory and compliance matters. Brian Wong’s ’technical knowledge and unique commercial sense’ is much appreciated by both banks and issuers, including on Hong Kong listings, ongoing compliance matters as well as public M&A mandates. Capital markets Asia Pacific team head Christina Lee has ‘strong knowledge in listing rules’, which she leverages to good effect on transactions and standalone regulatory compliance post-listing. She is also very active on public M&A work and was recently appointed to the Takeovers and Mergers Panel and the Takeovers Appeal Committee for the SFC.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The firm has established strong relationships with regulatory bodies like the Securities and Futures Commission and the Hong Kong Stock Exchanges, which grant them unique insights into local regulations and market dynamics.'
  • 'They adopt a pragmatic and problem-solving approach when advising us.'
  • 'Christina Lee has strong knowledge in listing rules.'
  • 'Christina Lee is a great problem solver.'
  • 'Brian Wong's technical knowledge and unique commercial sense have allowed him to mitigate legal risks before an issue occurs. He knows well what to prioritize and can always address our concerns timely. His commitment to client servicing is unparalleled.'

Key clients

  • China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group Limited
  • China International Capital Corporation
  • China Merchants Hoi Tung Trading Company Limited
  • China Ruyi Holdings Limited
  • CMB International Capital Limited
  • The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC)
  • Horizon Construction Development Limited
  • Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited
  • OSL Group Limited
  • Yuexiu Property Company Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised OSL Group Limited in its issuance of 187.6 million new shares to BGX Group Holding Limited for a total of approximately HK$713m.
  • Advised HSBC as financial advisor to the leading tissue and personal care products manufacturer, Vinda International Holdings Limited, on the sale of the company’s shares to Isola Castle Ltd., Asia Pacific Resources International Limited’s (APRIL) wholly owned subsidiary, in a voluntary cash general offer valued at approximately $3.3bn.
  • Advised CMB International Capital Limited in relation to the privatization of Golden Eagle Retail Group Limited by way of scheme of arrangement pursuant to the Companies Act (as revised) of the Cayman Islands.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Christina Lee

Other key lawyers

Brian Wong, Sheng Chen, Bonnie Lau