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IOMed marks its first anniversary in Hong Kong
The International Organisation for Mediation, the world’s first intergovernmental legal organisation dedicated to resolving international disputes through mediation, has marked its first anniversary
Hai Run Law Firm opens Chengdu office
Hai Run Law Firm opens an office in Chengdu, its 16th nationwide and second in southwestern China
Clifford Chance adds life sciences partner in New York
Clifford Chance has hired Alan Wang as a partner in its transaction advisory team in New York, strengthening the firm’s healthcare capabilities
Transsion Holdings raises USD390m in Hong Kong dual listing
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Transsion Holdings lists on the HKEX Main Board on 15 October, raising HKD3 billion
Deals of the Year 2026: Make your submissions now!
We warmly invite law firms to submit notable deals and significant dispute cases that were completed or resolved within the past 12 months for award candidacy
BKL closes Shanghai office after deregistration approval
BKL consolidates Greater China operations, closing its Shanghai office after deregistration approval and focusing resources in Beijing
Hengrui and Novo Nordisk in USD2.6bn drug licensing deal
Hengrui Pharmaceuticals enters a USD2.6 billion licensing deal with Novo Nordisk for the oral weight-loss drug HRS-1596
ESWIN Computing raises HKD2.5bn in landmark Hong Kong IPO
Chip designer ESWIN Computing lists on the HKEX on 9 October, raising about HKD2.51 billion
Linklaters, Sullivan & Cromwell advise on NWD’s 11 SKIES exit
New World Development agrees with Airport Authority Hong Kong on early termination of its contract for the 11 SKIES project
Former Kirkland partner joins Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader hires former Kirkland & Ellis lawyer Paul Guan as a corporate and finance partner in Hong Kong
The wrap
Hong Kong eyes role as regional intellectual property hub
Hong Kong lawyers examine the opportunities and challenges facing the city’s ambition to become a regional intellectual property trading centre
Lawyers examine HKEX’s proposed chapter 18D listing rules
HKEX considers merging the Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) with the main board, introducing a new chapter 18D of the Listing Rules.
China revises insider trading rules, moves scrutiny earlier
China’s first revision since 2012 of insider trading rules that took effect on 27 July 2026 signal continued tightening of regulatory enforcement, say lawyers
Lawyers analyse China’s drug trial data protection rules
China’s new drug trial data protection rules are considered a boost for development, but some lawyers warn disputes may arise
‘Companies face pain’ as China’s new PE rules tighten oversight
China’s issues new guiding opinions to tighten regulatory oversight on the private equity industry and companies face “growing pains”
Lawyers urge substantive compliance on cross-border brokers
Futu, Tiger Brokers and Longbridge face action by China’s market regulator, prompting lawyers to urge companies to avoid regulatory grey areas.
Market pulse
IOMed marks its first anniversary in Hong Kong
The International Organisation for Mediation, the world’s first intergovernmental legal organisation dedicated to resolving international disputes through mediation, has marked its first anniversary
Hai Run Law Firm opens Chengdu office
Hai Run Law Firm opens an office in Chengdu, its 16th nationwide and second in southwestern China
Clifford Chance adds life sciences partner in New York
Clifford Chance has hired Alan Wang as a partner in its transaction advisory team in New York, strengthening the firm’s healthcare capabilities
Deals of the Year 2026: Make your submissions now!
We warmly invite law firms to submit notable deals and significant dispute cases that were completed or resolved within the past 12 months for award candidacy
Kirkland & Ellis welcomes Nelson Ni back as Shanghai partner
Kirkland & Ellis recently reappointed Nelson Ni as a partner in its Shanghai office, strengthening its PE capabilities
Former Hylands national board chair joins Matrix
Matrix appoints Jiang Qi, former national board chair of Hylands, as chief counsel in its Shanghai office
Deal highlights
Transsion Holdings raises USD390m in Hong Kong dual listing
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Transsion Holdings lists on the HKEX Main Board on 15 October, raising HKD3 billion
CanSemi Technology in landmark RMB6.16bn ChiNext IPO
Wafer foundry CanSemi Technology lists on theShenzhen Stock Exchange’s ChiNext board, raising RMB6.16 billion
First Hong Kong recognition order for US bankruptcy trustee
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader secures Hong Kong High Court recognition order for US bankruptcy trustee
Hengrui and Novo Nordisk in USD2.6bn drug licensing deal
Hengrui Pharmaceuticals enters a USD2.6 billion licensing deal with Novo Nordisk for the oral weight-loss drug HRS-1596
ESWIN Computing raises HKD2.5bn in landmark Hong Kong IPO
Chip designer ESWIN Computing lists on the HKEX on 9 October, raising about HKD2.51 billion
Linklaters, Sullivan & Cromwell advise on NWD’s 11 SKIES exit
New World Development agrees with Airport Authority Hong Kong on early termination of its contract for the 11 SKIES project
