Counsel

Dominic Tsun

Capital Markets
M&A

dominic.tsun@sidley.com

Hong Kong +852 2509 7848

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DOMINIC TSUN is a member of Sidley's multidisciplinary China Corporate and Finance group. His practice focuses on corporate finance and capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), H-share listings, additional listings (dual-primary or secondary) in Hong Kong, spinoffs, fundraising by listed companies, takeovers, other mergers and acquisitions, and privatizations of state-owned enterprises. He has a wealth of experience working on complex and pioneering transactions with leading Chinese companies in a range of sectors, as well as advising a large number of issuers from across the globe in achieving a listing on the HKEX. Dominic has over 30 years of practice experience and has been based in Hong Kong since 1994.

Dominic was named as a “Band One Lead Individual” by Chambers Asia-Pacific and Chambers Global. He was described by clients as a “seasoned practitioner who strikes the right balance between being cautious and commercially rigorous” and “a much-respected lawyer, who is just about as good as it gets in relation to Hong Kong law — he is a great problem solver who really knows how to get jobs done” with “a long history of involvement in trend-setting deals.” Clients were also impressed by his “ability to deal with other people and build consensus.”

Dominic speaks Mandarin, Cantonese, and English, all to native standards.

Experience

Prior to joining Sidley, Dominic’s experience included the representation of*:

Zhaoke Ophthalmology Limited (HKEX:6622) in connection with its HK$1.94 billion (US$250 million) initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The listing is a spinoff from Lee’s Pharm Group (HKEX:950). Zhaoke is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of therapies that address significant unmet medical needs in China.
Meitu, Inc. (HKEX:1357) in connection with its US$629 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Represented the joint sponsors and underwriters in the offering. Meitu is a leading PRC mobile internet company.
China Huarong Asset Management Co., Ltd. (HKEX:2799) in connection with its US$2.5 billion initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented HSBC, Goldman Sachs, CCB International, Credit Suisse, ICBC International, China International Capital Corporation, Citi, and Merrill Lynch as joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners, as well as Huarong International, BOCI Asia, CMB International, GF Securities, China Merchants Securities, DBS Asia, BOCOM International, ABCI Capital, Deutsche Bank, Jefferies, Nomura, Morgan Stanley, CLSA, and China Securities (International) as the other joint bookrunners in the offering. China Huarong is the largest financial asset management company in China.
China Railway Signal & Communication Corporation Limited (HKEX:3969) in connection with its US$1.42 billion initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. China Railway is the world’s biggest provider of train traffic-control systems.
Datang Environment Industry Group Co., Ltd. (HKEX:1272) in connection with its US$263 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Datang Environment is the sole platform for the development of environmental protection and energy conservation business under China Datang Corporation, one of the five major wholly state-owned power generation groups in the PRC.
Placing agents led by Goldman Sachs, China Galaxy International, and Nomura in connection with the US$3.1 billion placing of H shares of China Galaxy Securities Co., Ltd, a leading integrated financial services provider in the PRC securities industry.When announced, the placing was the largest follow-on offering in China and second largest follow-on offering in Asia in 2015.
The Boeing Company, for its investment as a cornerstone investor in the US$1.12 billion initial public offering and listing of BOC Aviation Limited, a leading global aircraft operating leasing company, on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co., Ltd. (HKEX:2386) in connection with its US$1.78 billion initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented J.P. Morgan Securities, CITIC Securities, UBS, and Goldman Sachs, as joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners, as well as China International Capital Corporation, HSBC, Haitong International Securities Company Limited, Citigroup Global Markets, Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank, BOCOM, CMB International Capital, and BOCI Asia as the other joint bookrunners in the offering. This transaction was named as a “2013 Deal of the Year” by Asian-MENA Counsel magazine.
Qinhuangdao Port Co., Ltd. (HKEX:3369) in connection with its US$560 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Qinhuangdao is a port operator in China that operates the world’s largest coal port in terms of throughput.
Global Brands Group Holding Limited (HKEX:0787) in connection with its spin-off and listing by way of introduction on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The listing is a spin-off from Hang Seng Index constituent stock, Li & Fung. Represented Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and HSBC, as joint sponsors in the offering. Global Brands Group is a leading branded apparel, footwear and brand management company.
Wenzhou Kangning Hospital Co., Ltd. (HKEX:2120) in connection with its US$101 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Wenzhou Kangning is the largest private psychiatric healthcare group in China as measured by revenue in 2014.
AAG Energy Holdings Limited (HKEX:2686) in connection with its US$295 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. AAG Energy is the leading independent coalbed methane producer in China.
Tian Ge Interactive Holdings (HKEX:1980) in connection with its US$238 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Tian Ge is a social video platform partially owned by Sina Corporation.
Forgame Holdings Limited (HKEX:0484) in connection with its US$205 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan, as joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners, as well as China International Capital Corporation and Macquarie, as joint bookrunners and joint lead managers in the offering. Forgame is a leading PRC online game company.
Boyaa Interactive International Limited (HKEX:0434) in connection with its US$145.5 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Credit Suisse, as sole sponsor and global coordinator, joint bookrunner, and lead manager, and China Renaissance Securities, as joint book runner and joint lead managers in the offering. Boyaa Interactive is an online card and board game developer and operator with a leading mobile game business in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Thailand.
BAIOO Family Interactive Limited (HKEX:2100) in connection with its US$196 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. BAIOO is a leading children’s web game developer in China.
Ourgame International Holdings Limited (HKEX:6899) in connection with its US$107 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Jefferies Hong Kong Limited and China International Capital Corporation as joint bookrunners in the offering. Ourgame International is a leading online card and board game developer and operator in China.
Feiyu Technology International Company Ltd. (HKEX:1022) in connection with its US$85 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Citi and BAML, as joint sponsors, joint global coordinators, and joint bookrunners in the offering. Feiyu is a leading developer and operator of mobile and web games based in China.
Cogobuy Group (HKEX:0400) in connection with its US$177 million initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Represented UBS AG and Jefferies, as joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners, as well as the other underwriters in the offering. Cogobuy Group, a leading e-commerce company with the largest transaction-based e-commerce platform for IC and other electronic components in China.
SMIT Holdings Limited (HKEX:2239) in connection with its US$36 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Haitong International Capital Limited, as the sole sponsor, and Haitong International Securities Company Limited, as the sole global coordinator and sole bookrunner in the offering. SMIT is a leading security devices provider for pay TV broadcasting access worldwide and for mobile point-of-sale payment systems in China.
Hydoo International Holding Limited, a Chinese commercial development company which focuses on the design, construction, and operation of large commercial complexes in cities across China, in its initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and concurrent Rule 144A/ Regulation S offering of shares for a final offering of US$214.3 million with UBS and Morgan Stanley acting as its joint global coordinators and its issuance of US$120 million of 7.00% convertible notes due 2020 to a private company wholly-owned by Ping An Real Estate, the real estate investment management arm of Ping An Insurance.
Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (HKEX:6869) in connection with its US$152 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented CICC and Goldman Sachs, as joint sponsors and joint global coordinators in the offering. Yangtze Optical Fibre is a leading optical fibre company in China.
China Harmony Auto Holding Limited Company (HKEX:3836) in connection with its US$216 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Goldman Sachs and CICC, as joint sponsors and joint bookrunners in the offering. China Harmony is a leading auto-dealership group that deals exclusively in luxury and ultra-luxury passenger vehicles in China.
Xinyi Solar Holdings Limited Company (HKEX:0968) in connection with its listing by way of introduction on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. This listing is a spin-off from Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited (HKEX:0868). Represented Citi as the sole sponsor in the offering. Dominic also represented Citi, as the sole placing agent, in Xinyi Solar’s subsequent US$100 million equity placing (including Rule 144A sales in the United States) and top-up subscription. Xinyi Solar is a leading global solar glass manufacturer.
Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. (HKEX:2012) in connection with its US$580 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank and BOCI, as joint global coordinators in the offering. Sunshine Oilsands is the first Alberta incorporated company to achieve a listing in Hong Kong.
J.P. Morgan Securities and Merrill Lynch International, CIMB, and Mizuho Securities, as joint bookrunners and lead managers, in connection with the issuance of US$600 million 1.875% Guaranteed Senior Notes due 2018 by Want Want China Finance Limited. The notes are guaranteed by Want Want China Holdings Limited (HKEX:0151).
Xiao Nan Guo Restaurants Holdings Limited (HKEX:1147) in connection with its US$66 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Standard Chartered, Guotai Junan and ICBC International, as joint bookrunners and joint lead managers in the offering. Xiao Nan Guo is one of the largest full-service restaurant chains in China.
Citic Private Equity as selling shareholder in the US$707 million initial public offering of 3SBio Inc. (HKEX:1530), a China-based biopharmaceutical company.
Private equity consortium, including CDH Capital, Citic Private Equity, and New Horizon Capital, as selling shareholder in the US$880 million IPO of Luye Pharma Group Limited, a China-based pharmaceutical company.
China Grand Automotive Services Co. Limited (SSE: 600297), the largest automobile dealership operator in China with shares listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, in its proposed acquisition of Baoxin Auto Group Limited (HKEX:1293), one of the largest automobile dealership operators in China through a US$1.5 billion partial offer.
Xinren Aluminum Holdings Limited (SGX:XIRN) in connection with (i) an up to US$350 million loan facility arranged by an international bank syndicate; and (ii) issuance of up to US$250 million secured convertible bonds due 2020. Xinren Aluminum is one of the largest aluminum producers in China.
China Oceanwide Holdings Limited (HKEX:715) in connection with its pending US$252 million acquisition of: (i) a 100% stake in a property development project in the downtown area of Los Angeles; and (ii) a 60% stake in a power plant project in Medan Industrial Area, North Sumatra, Indonesia from associates of its indirect controlling shareholder, China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co., Ltd, constituting major and connected transactions under the Hong Kong Listing Rules.
Oceanwide Holdings International Financial Development in connection with its HK$1.1 billion acquisition of a controlling stake in Quam Limited (HKEX:952) and the related HK$1.1 billion mandatory offer for the remaining shares, warrants, and options of Quam Limited.
Samsonite International S.A. (HKEX:1910) in connection with its US$1.25 billion initial public offering on the Main Board of The Hong Kong Stock Exchange of Luxembourg. Represented Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, RBS, and UBS, as joint bookrunners in the offering. Samsonite is the world’s largest travel luggage company by retail sales value in 2010, with a 100-year heritage.
Wynn Macau, Limited (HKEX:1128) in connection with its US$1.87 billion initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The offering is the first Main Board listing by a U.S.-controlled business in Hong Kong. Wynn Macau is a leading developer, owner, and operator of destination casino gaming and entertainment resort facilities in the largest gaming market in the world, Macau.
SBI Holdings Inc. (HKEX:6488) in connection with its US$200 million global offering of Hong Kong Depositary Receipts and secondary listing on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Daiwa, as sole global coordinator in the offering. SBI Holdings is a company incorporated in Japan and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Osaka Stock Exchange. This is the first company from Japan to achieve a listing in Hong Kong and it is also the first offering by any issuer of Hong Kong Depositary Receipts.
Kazakhmys PLC (HKEX:847) in connection with its secondary listing and by way of introduction of LSE-listed (LSE:KAZ) on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Citi, CICC and JPMorgan, as joint sponsors in the offering. Kazakhmys is an England-incorporated FTSE 100 natural resource company with a variety of interests in metals, petroleum and power generation.
Elec & Eltek International Company Limited (HKEX:1151) in connection with its primary listing and by way of introduction of Singapore-listed and incorporated (SGX:E16) on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Standard Chartered Securities, as sole sponsor in the offering. Elec & Eltek is an established manufacturer of PCBs and PCB materials with a significant presence in the PRC.
Huaneng Renewables Corporation Limited (HKEX:958) in connection with its US$850 million initial public offering and listing of H shares on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Huaneng Renewables is a leading pure-play renewable energy company in the PRC with a primary focus on wind power generation.
SouthGobi Energy Resources Ltd. (HKEX:1878) in connection with its US$438 million international offering of shares and the secondary listing on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Citi and Macquarie as joint global coordinators in the offering. SouthGobi is the first listing by a British Columbia incorporated company in Hong Kong with operations focusing on mining, development and exploration of coking and thermal coals in Mongolia’s South Gobi Province.
China Gold International Resources Corp. Ltd. (HKEX:2099) in connection with its US$309 million global offering of shares in Toronto-listed (TSE:CGG) and the dual primary listing of China Gold’s shares on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented the underwriters in the offering. China Gold is the largest gold producer in China 2009 by gold output and the first company incorporated in a Canadian jurisdiction to achieve a primary listing in Hong Kong.
Mongolian Mining Corporation (HKEX:975) in connection with its US$747 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Citi and JPMorgan, as joint global coordinators and sponsors in the offering. Mongolian Mining is the first Hong Kong listing of a Mongolian-controlled company and the first mining company listed under the new Chapter 18 Listing Rules implemented in June 2010.
Newton Resources Ltd. (HKEX:1231) in connection with its US$224 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The listing is a spin-off from New World Development Company Limited (HKEX:17) and NWS Holdings Limited (HKEX 659). Represented Citi, Macquarie, and Rothschild, as joint sponsors and bookrunners in the offering. Newton Resources is one of the leading iron ore operators in China.
CITIC Dameng Holdings Limited (HKEX:1091) in connection with its US$265 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The listing is a spin-off from CITIC Resources Holdings Limited (HKEX:1205). CITIC Dameng is an investment holding company principally engaged in the mining and downstream processing of manganese.
China Kingstone Mining Holdings Limited (HKEX:1380) in connection with its US$193 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Citi, as sole global coordinator and sponsor in the offering. China Kingstone is a marble mining company.
Tibet 5100 Water Resources Holdings Ltd. (HKEX:1115) in connection with its US$200 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented JPMorgan, CCB International and CITIC Securities International ICBC as joint sponsors and bookrunners in the offering. Tibet 5100 is a leading brand in the fast-growing premium bottled mineral water market in China.
Pfizer Inc. in connection with its US$50 million cornerstone investment in the initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong for Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co., Ltd. (HKEX:2607).
Bluestar Adisseo Nutrition Group Limited (HKEX:1095) in connection with its initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Bluestar Adisseo is owned by Bluestar which is 80% controlled by ChemChina, the largest chemical producer in the PRC. Bluestar Adisseo is headquartered in France and has operations in other parts of Europe and the U.S.
Hidili Industry International Development Limited (HKEX:1393), one of the largest privately owned integrated coal mining companies in Southwest China and whose shares are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, in (a) its offering of approximately US$250 million principal amount of Renminbi-denominated U.S. dollar-settled convertible bonds; and (b) its US$400 million offering of high-yield notes.
Hilong Holding Limited (HKEX:1623) in connection with its US$133 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Hilong is a leading PRC-based non-state owned integrated oil field equipment and service provider.
China CITIC Bank Corporation Limited (HKEX:998) in connection with its US$5.9 billion initial public offering and simultaneous dual listing on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and Shanghai. China CITIC Bank is a commercial bank providing corporate and personal banking services.
China CITIC Bank Corporation Limited in connection with its US$629 million sale of a 4.83% interest of the Bank’s shares by CITIC Group to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.
Yahoo! Inc. in relation to the initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange of Alibaba.com Limited, and the subsequent sale of its cornerstone stake in Alibaba.com Limited.
SOHO China Limited (HKEX:410) in connection with its US$1.9 billion initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Goldman Sachs, HSBC, and UBS, as joint global coordinators in the offering. SOHO China is a leading PRC commercial property developer focused in central Beijing and Shanghai.
BYD Electronic (International) Company Limited (HKEX:285) in connection with its US$758 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The listing is a spin-off from BYD Company Limited (HKEX:1211). Represented UBS, as global coordinator and sponsor in the offering. BYD Electronic is a leading manufacturer of handset components and modules in terms of sales revenue.
SITC International Holdings Company Limited (HKEX:1308) in connection with its US$400 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Citi as sole global coordinator and sole sponsor in the offering. SITC is a leading PRC-based shipping logistics company that provides integrated transportation and logistics solutions.
Stella International Holdings Limited (HKEX:1836) in connection with its US$388 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Goldman Sachs, as global coordinator and sponsor in the offering. Stella is a developer and manufacturer of footwear products for leading casual and fashion footwear companies worldwide.
International Mining Machinery Holdings Limited (HKEX:1683) in connection with its US$328 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented UBS, as global coordinator and sponsor in the offering. International Mining Machinery is a leading designer and manufacturer of underground longwall coal mining equipment in China.
China Liansu Group Holdings Limited (HKEX:2128) in connection with its US$250 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented JPMorgan and UBS, as joint global coordinators and sponsors in the offering. China Liansu is a manufacturer of plastic pipes and pipe fittings.
Pacific Textiles Holdings Limited (HKEX:1382) in connection with its US$250 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Citi and Morgan Stanley, as joint global coordinators and sponsors in the offering. Pacific Textiles is a manufacturer and trader of textile products.
Leoch International Technology Limited (HKEX:842) in connection with its US$229 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Citi as sole global coordinator and sponsor in the offering. Leoch is a lead-acid battery manufacturer, developer, and exporter.
NVC Lighting Holding Limited (HKEX:2222) in connection with its US$211 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Goldman Sachs and HSBC, as joint global coordinators and sponsors in the offering. NVC Lighting is a market leader with recognized expertise in manufacturing and application of innovative (LED) lighting.
Yuzhou Properties Company Limited (HKEX:1628) in connection with its US$209 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Yuzhou Properties is a national property developer based in Shanghai.
China Properties Holdings Limited (HKEX:1838) in connection with its US$207 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Merrill Lynch, as global coordinator and joint sponsor (with Cazenove) in the offering. China Properties is a private property developer focusing on developing large-scale residential and commercial projects in major cities including Shanghai, Beijing, and Kunshan, China.
Delta Networks, Inc. (HKEX:722) in connection with its US$181 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and its US$142 million going-private acquisition by Delta Electronics, Inc. The listing is a spin-off from Delta Electronics, Inc. (TPE:2308). Delta Networks is a fast-growing original design manufacturer of networking products.
China ITS (Holdings) Co., Ltd. (HKEX:1900) in connection with its US$106 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Bank of America Merrill Lynch, China Construction Bank and Macquarie, as global coordinators and sponsors in the offering. China ITS is a leading technology solution and service provider in China's transport industry.
Greens Holdings Limited (HKEX:1318) in connection with its US$72 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Morgan Stanley, as global coordinator and sponsor in the offering. Greens is a supplier in the manufacture and sales of heat transfer products.
Computime Group Limited (HKEX:320) in connection with its US$67.8 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented JPMorgan, as global coordinator and sponsor in the offering. Computime Group is a global technology and manufacturing electronics company headquartered in Hong Kong.
E-Land Fashion China Holdings, Limited (HKEX:749) in connection with its initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented Citi, Goldman Sachs and UBS, as joint global coordinators in the offering. E-Land Fashion is a subsidiary of a large Korean conglomerate operating in the PRC.
Capital Group in connection with its pre-IPO investment in Renhe Commercial Holdings Company Limited (HKEX:1387).
Acted for the sponsors in connection with qualifying Singapore as an acceptable jurisdiction for Hong Kong listing on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
Acted for the sponsors in connection with qualifying Cyprus as an acceptable jurisdiction for Hong Kong listing on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
Acted for the sponsors in connection with qualifying Japan as an acceptable jurisdiction for Hong Kong listing on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
G-Resources Group in connection with its US$232 million acquisition of the Martabe gold and silver project, and the related US$587 million equity placing.
Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (HKEX:2318) in connection with its US$1.8 billion initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented BOC International, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, and Morgan Stanley, as global coordinators and sponsors in the offering.
The Link Management Limited, the manager of The Link Real Estate Investment Trust (The Link REIT) on the establishment of The Link REIT and its proposed US$4 billion acquisition of a portfolio of 180 retail and car park facilities from the Hong Kong Housing Authority in 2004.
PetroChina Company Limited, in relation to the restructuring of China National Petroleum Corporation, which culminated in the formation of PetroChina and its subsequent US$2.9 billion global offering and dual listing on the Hong Kong and New York Stock Exchanges. The restructuring involved more than 1.4 million employees and approximately 50,000 parcels of real property, making it one of the most complicated pre-IPO restructurings ever seen in Hong Kong.
Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. in its US$1.6 billion initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2004.
Goldman Sachs, as global coordinator and sponsor in the spin-off (with a cash option) by Legend Holdings Limited (now Lenovo Group Ltd.) of Digital China Holdings Limited, one of the most complicated spin-off structures ever used in Hong Kong.
Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited, in its US$890 million initial public offering (a spin-off from Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.) and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Foxconn International Holdings Limited in connection with its US$487 million initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Represented Goldman Sachs and UBS, as global coordinators and sponsors in the offering.
Dah Sing Banking Group Limited (a spin-off from Dah Sing Financial Holdings Ltd.) in connection with its US$321 million initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Represented HSBC, as global coordinator and sponsor in the offering.
Pacific Basin Shipping Limited in connection with its US$160 million initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Represented Goldman Sachs, as global coordinator and sponsor in the offering.
Solomon Systech (International) Limited in connection with its US$135 million initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Represented JPMorgan, as global coordinator and sponsor in the offering.
Goldman Sachs, as global coordinator and co-sponsor in the US$377 million Hong Kong public offering and dual primary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange of England incorporated and London listed Standard Chartered plc.
Genting Hong Kong Limited (formerly Star Cruises Limited) in connection with its US$498 million offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Represented CSFB and HSBC as joint placing agents and sponsors in the offering.
TravelSky Technology Limited in connection with its US$142 million initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Represented Goldman Sachs, as global coordinator and sponsor in the offering.
Nam Tai Electronic & Electrical Products Limited in connection with its US$100 million initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Represented HSBC, as global coordinator and sponsor in the offering.
Integrated Distribution Services Group Limited in connection with its US$54 million initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Represented HSBC, as global coordinator and sponsor in the offering.
BP, as a strategic investor, on its investment of up to US$400 million in the IPO of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec).
Various Hong Kong listed companies in connection with their further share issuances, including Yizheng Chemical Fibre Company Limited (the first additional issuance by an H share company in Hong Kong).
Various underwriters and placing agents in connection with placings of existing shares in Hong Kong-listed companies, including the US$1.9 billion placing of shares in BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited, the then-largest ever placing in Hong Kong. Transactions include acting for Morgan Stanley and the other placing agents in relation to the US$472 million equity placement by GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited pursuant to a specific mandate.
Consolidated Electric Power Asia Limited (“CEPA”), in connection with Southern Company’s US$3.2 billion acquisition of Hong Kong listed CEPA (the then-largest takeover in Asia, ex-Japan) and the subsequent disposition by Southern Company (now Mirant) of its 33% interest in Shajiao C, a power station in Guangdong Province.
JPMorgan, the independent financial adviser on two rounds of acquisitions by China Telecom Corporation Limited of telecommunication businesses and assets in the PRC (with value of US$5.6 billion and US$8.2 billion, respectively).
Represented various Hong Kong listed companies, including PetroChina, in connection with their compliance issues.

*Includes matters completed prior to joining Sidley.

Credentials

Admissions & Certifications

New York
England and Wales (Solicitor)
Hong Kong (Solicitor)

Education

Osgoode Hall Law School, LL.B., 1985

Languages

Chinese - Cantonese
Chinese - Mandarin
English