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HK government’s HKD20bn digital green bonds issue sets record
The Hong Kong government’s fourth batch of digital green bonds, worth about HKD20 billion (USD2.55 billion), sets record as the world’s largest such issuance
Latham, Wilson Sonsini advise on AMD-World Labs deal
AMD enters into a definitive agreement to acquire World Labs in a deal valued at USD8.2 billion
Firms steer Lygend’s landmark RMB3.7bn Shenzhen listing
Nickel industry leader Lygend Resources & Technology lists on the SZSE main board, raising about RMB3.67 billion (USD547.5 million)
Firms steer RoboTechnik’s HKD5.18m debut on HKEX
Solar-cell manufacturing equipment provider RoboTechnik Intelligent Technology listed on the HKEX’s main board on 29 September 2026
Red Avenue New Materials debuts on HKEX, raises HKD3m
Shanghai-headquartered Red Avenue New Materials Group raises HKD3 billion in HKEX listing
Fangda, MoFo steer USD900m Boomray-Novartis licence agreement
Boomray Pharmaceuticals enters into an exclusive global licence agreement valued at up to USD900 million with Novartis for a preclinical radioligand therapy
Firms assist optical transceiver maker Ligent’s HKD5.67bn IPO
Leading optical transceiver maker Ligent Technologies lists on the HKEX main board on 22 September, raising HKD5.67 billion (USD723 million)
Jingtian & Gongcheng hires three King & Wood partners
Jingtian & Gongcheng hires Lai Jianglin and her team members Hu Yizhou and Guo Zhongyong as partners for its Guangzhou office
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
GSK to acquire Chimagen asset in deal worth up to USD750m
Pharmaceutical giant GSK enters into an asset purchase agreement with Chimagen Biosciences valued at up to USD750 million
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
Y&T Lawyers debuts in the Greater Bay Area in Shenzhen
Suzhou-headquartered Y&T Lawyers opens in Shenzhen, its eighth branch and first office in the Greater Bay Area
Ex-Freshfields listed companies advisory head joins C&F in HK
Commerce & Finance Law Offices in Association with Eric Chow & Co hires Connie Cheung as a senior consultant in Hong Kong
Former CMS Beijing head joins Clifford Chance in Hong Kong
Clifford Chance hires Jonathan Chu as a partner at its Hong Kong office and head of intellectual property for the Asia-Pacific
Wilson Sonsini hires capital markets partner in Hong Kong
Wilson Sonsini hires Jennifer Liu as a China partner at its Hong Kong office
Jingtian & Gongcheng hires three King & Wood partners
Jingtian & Gongcheng hires Lai Jianglin and her team members Hu Yizhou and Guo Zhongyong as partners for its Guangzhou office
King & Wood set to establish new office in Singapore
King & Wood is expanding its international network with a Singapore office set to open in early October
Deal highlights
HK government’s HKD20bn digital green bonds issue sets record
The Hong Kong government’s fourth batch of digital green bonds, worth about HKD20 billion (USD2.55 billion), sets record as the world’s largest such issuance
Latham, Wilson Sonsini advise on AMD-World Labs deal
AMD enters into a definitive agreement to acquire World Labs in a deal valued at USD8.2 billion
Firms steer Lygend’s landmark RMB3.7bn Shenzhen listing
Nickel industry leader Lygend Resources & Technology lists on the SZSE main board, raising about RMB3.67 billion (USD547.5 million)
Firms steer RoboTechnik’s HKD5.18m debut on HKEX
Solar-cell manufacturing equipment provider RoboTechnik Intelligent Technology listed on the HKEX’s main board on 29 September 2026
Red Avenue New Materials debuts on HKEX, raises HKD3m
Shanghai-headquartered Red Avenue New Materials Group raises HKD3 billion in HKEX listing
Firms assist on Kinwong Electronic’s HKD5.1bn Hong Kong IPO
Automotive electronics printed circuit board company Kinwong Electronic raises HKD5.1 billion from its HKEX listing on 29 September
