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Zhejiang’s first Chinese mainland-Hong Kong-Macau joint law firm opens
Zhejiang province’s first Chinese mainland-Hong Kong-Macau joint law firm begins operations in Hangzhou
Zhong Lun, DeHeng assist Enflame’s RMB6.12bn Star Market IPO
Chinese AI chipmaker Enflame Technology debuts on the SSE Star Market on 11 September, raising around RMB6.12 billion
Han Kun adds dispute resolution partner in Shanghai
Han Kun Law Offices recruits Chu Weishu as a partner at its Shanghai office, strengthening its dispute resolution practice
Kangda, AllBright act on Luoyang Bearing’s RMB2bn ChiNext IPO
Chinese bearing manufacturer Luoyang Bearing Group debuts on the SZSE ChiNext board on 9 September, raising around RMB1.97 billion (USD293.5 million).
Memory products maker Longsys in landmark HKD7.08bn IPO
Leading independent memory products maker Longsys Electronics debuts on the HKEX on 8 September, raising around HKD7.08 billion.
Former Deloitte China vice chair joins Merits & Tree in HK
Merits & Tree recruited Patrick Yip, former vice chair of Deloitte China, as co-head of the firm’s global private wealth practice
Guantao adds dispute resolution, M&A partners in Hong Kong
Guantao Law Firm hires Ronald Sum and Julianne Doe as partners at its Hong Kong office
Latham onboards capital markets, M&A partners in Hong Kong
Latham & Watkins onboards Grace Huang and Edward Freeman as partners at its Hong Kong office
Shein’s HKD13.6bn HKEX debut is largest HK e-commerce IPO
Fast-fashion giant Shein’s HKEX listing on 1 September raises HKD13.6 billion in the largest cross-border e-commerce IPO in Hong Kong to date
HFW adds technology dispute partner Jennifer Wu in Hong Kong
Holman Fenwick Willan recruits Jennifer Wu, former Asia Pacific head of TMT at Pinsent Masons, as a partner in Hong Kong
The wrap
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.
Boom in panda bond issuances set to flourish, say lawyers
The appeal of panda bonds surges in 2026, with issuance volume reaching RMB88.24 billion (USD13 billion) in a record high for a single quarter
Market pulse
Han Kun adds dispute resolution partner in Shanghai
Han Kun Law Offices recruits Chu Weishu as a partner at its Shanghai office, strengthening its dispute resolution practice
Guantao opens in Bishkek, links four Central Asian offices
Beijing-headquartered Guantao Law Firm opens an office in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Sunwell recruits two senior partners from Hiways in Shanghai
Shanghai-based boutique Sunwell Law Firm hires Wang Jin and Zhang Tao, both joining from Hiways, as senior partners
Stephenson Harwood adds former PwC HK network firm partner
Stephenson Harwood recruits Michelle Taylor, former managing partner of TN Partners as a partner at its Hong Kong office
Former Deloitte China vice chair joins Merits & Tree in HK
Merits & Tree recruited Patrick Yip, former vice chair of Deloitte China, as co-head of the firm’s global private wealth practice
Guantao adds dispute resolution, M&A partners in Hong Kong
Guantao Law Firm hires Ronald Sum and Julianne Doe as partners at its Hong Kong office
Deal highlights
Zhejiang’s first Chinese mainland-Hong Kong-Macau joint law firm opens
Zhejiang province’s first Chinese mainland-Hong Kong-Macau joint law firm begins operations in Hangzhou
Zhong Lun, DeHeng assist Enflame’s RMB6.12bn Star Market IPO
Chinese AI chipmaker Enflame Technology debuts on the SSE Star Market on 11 September, raising around RMB6.12 billion
Kangda, AllBright act on Luoyang Bearing’s RMB2bn ChiNext IPO
Chinese bearing manufacturer Luoyang Bearing Group debuts on the SZSE ChiNext board on 9 September, raising around RMB1.97 billion (USD293.5 million).
Memory products maker Longsys in landmark HKD7.08bn IPO
Leading independent memory products maker Longsys Electronics debuts on the HKEX on 8 September, raising around HKD7.08 billion.
GF Law, DeHeng steer TEMB’s RMB1.88bn Shanghai debut
TEMB Intelligent Technology raises RMB1.88 billion from its listing on the SSE’s main board on 7 September.
Shein’s HKD13.6bn HKEX debut is largest HK e-commerce IPO
Fast-fashion giant Shein’s HKEX listing on 1 September raises HKD13.6 billion in the largest cross-border e-commerce IPO in Hong Kong to date
