Sherlyn Lau

SHERLYN LAU is the deputy head of Sidley’s multidisciplinary China Corporate and Finance practice. She has two decades of experience advising on initial public offerings (IPO) in Hong Kong, mergers and acquisitions, secondary equity fund raisings, listing rules compliance, and pre-IPO private placements. Sherlyn has extensive experience working with regulators in Hong Kong and has successfully completed the most complex and pioneering transactions across a number of sectors, including real estate, life sciences/biotech, emerging technology, e-commerce/retail, food and beverage, and mining and resources.

Sherlyn is ranked as a Leading Individual in Equity Capital Markets by Chambers Greater China Region (GCR) 2022 – 2025 and Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025. She is described as “an extremely strong and reliable lawyer who strives to look after the client’s interest, in addition to her profound legal expertise”. “Sherlyn has maintained very strong relationships with the regulators. She is always on top of all major issues and can provide appropriate and commercially viable solutions,” said a client.

“Problem solving is a huge thing that Sherlyn can offer. She understands our needs and finds ways to facilitate the deal.” Clients often “go to her when situations become complicated” and “like to work with her because she puts a considerable amount of thought into deal structuring and is willing to go the extra mile, even when time is tight”.
Chambers Greater China Region 2024-2025

Most recently, she has been shortlisted as an “Equity Capital Markets Lawyer of Year” by IFLR’s Women in Business Law APAC Awards for two consecutive years (2022 – 2023). China Business Law Journal has also named Sherlyn as a "Growth Driver" of the “A-List Lawyers” 2023 – 2025 for her continued outstanding performance.

Sherlyn is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese and has a working knowledge of Malay.

Recent experience includes the representation of:

Equity Capital Markets Transactions

• Guangdong Tianyu Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (HKEX: 2658), represented the sole sponsor and underwriters, in connection with its US$214.6 million initial public offering and H share listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Tianyu Semiconductor is one of the largest manufacturers of silicon carbide (SiC) epitaxial wafers in China.
• Softcare Limited (HKEX: 2698), in connection with its US$306.6 million initial public offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Softcare develops, manufactures, and sells baby and feminine hygiene products and focuses on fast-growing emerging markets including Africa, Latin America and Central Asia.
• Jiaxin International resources Investment Limited (HKEX: 3858), represented the sole sponsor and underwriters, in its US$153 million dual primary listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and Kazakhstan’s Astana International Exchange (AIX). Jiaxin International is a tungsten mining company focusing on the development of the Boguty tungsten mine based in Kazakhstan. This marks the world’s first dual primary listing on both the HKEX and AIX, setting another milestone in the Hong Kong IPO market.
• ContiOcean Environment Tech Group Co., Ltd. (HKEX: 2613), represented joint sponsors and underwriters in connection with its initial public offering and H share listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. ContiOcean is a PRC-based maritime environmental protection equipment and system provider that aims to help shipowners and other customers in reducing sulfur and GHG emissions and improving maritime operations.
• InnoScience (Suzhou) Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (InnoScience) (HKEX: 2577), represented joint sponsors and underwriters in connection with its US$180 million initial public offering and H share listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. InnoScience is the first Integrated Device Manufacturer (IDM) in the world that achieved mass production of 8-inch Gallium Nitride on Silicon (GaN-on-Si) wafers and the only company that offers a full voltage spectrum of GaN-on-Si semiconductor products on industrial scale. It houses the world’s largest GaN power semiconductor production base.
• APT Electronics Co., Ltd. (HKEX: 2551), represented the sole sponsor and the underwriters in connection with its initial public offering on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. APT Electronics is a provider of intelligent automotive vision products integrating “LED+” technologies. It integrates LED technologies with integrated circuits (ICs), electronic control, software, sensors, optics, and others.
• Xi’an Kingfar Property Services Co., Ltd. (HKEX: 1354) in connection with its initial public offering and H-share listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Xi’an Kingfar Property Services Co., Ltd. is a state-owned comprehensive city service and property management service provider in Shaanxi Province with presence in Northwest China.
• Qyuns Therapeutics Co., Ltd. (HKEX: 2509) in connection with its HK$239 million (US$30.5 million) initial public offering and H share listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong under Chapter 18A of the Listing Rules. Qyuns is a clinical-stage biotech company exclusively focused on biologic therapies for autoimmune and allergic diseases.
• Changjiu Holdings Limited (HKEX: 6959), represented the joint sponsors and underwriters in connection with its US$38.5 million initial public offering on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Changjiu provides pledged vehicle monitoring services and automobile dealership operation management services in China.
• Beijing UBOX Online Technology Corp. (HKEX: 2429), represented the joint sponsors and underwriters in connection with its US$ 30 million initial public offering and listing of H shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. UBOX is a leading unmanned retail operator in China, with the largest nationwide network of vending machines. 
• LC Logistics, Inc. (HKEX: 2490) in connection with its initial public offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. LC Logistics, Inc. is a leading private cross-border seaborne logistics service provider in China.
• YH Entertainment Group (HKEX:2306), represented the joint sponsors and overall coordinators China Securities (International) Corporate Finance Company Limited and China Merchants Securities (HK) Co., Limited and other underwriters in connection with its HK$391.4 million (US$50.1 million) initial public offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. YH Entertainment is an established artist management company in China with the highest revenue-based market share.
• Gala Technology Holding Limited (HKEX: 2458) in connection with its initial public offering and listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Gala Technology is a leading mobile game developer, publisher and operator in China with a focus on mobile sports simulation games for global markets. 
• Arta TechFin Corporation Limited (HKEX: 279), representing the sole overall coordinator CMB International Capital Limited in connection with the placing of existing shares and subscription of new shares under general mandate. The net proceeds from the subscription was approximated at HK$27.5 million.
• CIFI Holdings (Group) Co., Ltd. (HKEX: 884) in connection with its placing of existing shares top-up subscription of new shares under general mandate under general mandate. The net proceeds from the subscription was approximated at HK$623,000,000.

• Suxin Joyful Life Services Co., Ltd. (HKEX: 2152) in connection with its HK$230 million (US$29.5 million) initial public offering and H-share listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX). Suxin Services is a subsidiary of Suzhou Sugaoxin Group Co., Ltd., a leading city developer and operator headquartered in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province.

• MicroPort NeuroTech Limited (HKEX: 2172) in connection with its HK$278.1 million  (US$35 million) initial public offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The listing is a spinoff from the Hong Kong–listed MicroPort Scientific Corporation. MicroPort NeuroTech is a China-based neuro-interventional medical device company.

• Lushang Life Services Co., Ltd. (HKEX: 2376) in connection with its HK$138.4 million (US$17.636 million) initial public offering and listing of H shares on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Lushang Life Services is a comprehensive property management service provider with a market leading position in Shandong Province. 
• Redco Healthy Living Company Limited (HKEX: 2370) in connection with its HK$255 million (US$32.6 million) initial public offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The listing is a spinoff of property management business from Redco Properties Group Limited (HKEX:1622). Redco Healthy Living is a Jiangxi based comprehensive property management and lifestyle service operator in China. 
• Shanghai MicroPort MedBot (Group) Co., Ltd. (HKEX:2252) in connection with its HK$1.56 billion (US$201 million) initial public offering and listings of H shares on the Main Board The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The listing is a spinoff of medical devices manufacturer from MicroPort Scientific Corporation (HKEX:853). Shanghai Microport MedBot is the first HKEX-listed, globally top-tier surgical robot company, dedicated to designing, developing, and commercializing surgical robots to assist surgeons in performing complex surgical procedures.
• Tam Jai International Co. Limited  (HKEX:2217) in its HK$1.04 billion (US$134 million) initial public offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Tam Jai International is a renowned restaurant chain operator with Hong Kong with restaurants in Hong Kong, mainland China and Singapore.
• Sanxun Holdings Group Limited (HKEX:6611) in connection with its HK$783.8 million (US$100.9 million) initial public offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Sanxun Holdings is a real estate developer headquartered in Shanghai and deeply rooted in Anhui Province. 
• Ronshine Service Holding Co., Ltd (HKEX:2207) in connection with its HK$560 million (US$71.79 million) initial public offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Ronshine Service is a comprehensive and fast-growing property management services provider in China.
• Dexin Services Group Limited (HKEX:2215) in connection with its HK$697.4 million (US$89.8 million) initial public offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Dexin Services is a comprehensive property management service provider headquartered in Hangzhou. 
• Ling Yue Services Group Limited (HKEX: 2165) in connection with its HK$293.3 million (US$37.8 million) initial public offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Ling Yue Services is a reputable property management company headquartered in Sichuan Province. 
• Landsea Green Life Service Company Limited (HKEX:1965) in connection with its HK$318 million (US$40.77 million) initial public offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Landsea Green Life Service is a growing property management service provider well-established in the Yangtze River Delta that provides diversified types of property management services and value-added services. 
• SCE Intelligent Commercial Management Holdings Limited (HKEX:606) in connection with its HK$1.85 billion (US$240 million) initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The listing is a spinoff of property management business from China SCE Group Holdings Limited (HKEX:1966). SCE Intelligent Commercial Management is a comprehensive property management service provider managing both commercial and residential properties in China. 
• New Hope Service Holdings Limited (HKEX:3658) in connection with its HK$706.8 million (US$90.6 million) initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. New Hope Service is a well-established comprehensive property management and lifestyle service operator in China.
• E-Star Commercial Management Company Limited (HKEX: 6668) in connection with its HK$881.3 million (US$115.1 million) initial public offering and listing on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. E-Star Commercial is a leading commercial property operational service provider in the Greater Bay Area with a national presence.
• Roiserv Lifestyle Services Co., Ltd. (HKEX:2146) in connection with its HK$1.27 billion (US$160 million) initial public offering (IPO) and listing of H shares on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Roiserv is a comprehensive property management service provider deeply rooted in the Bohai Economic Rim with a service network across China. 
• Datang Group Holdings Limited (HKEX:2117) in connection with its HK$1.48 billion (US$191.5 million) initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Datang Group is a property developer in China focused on the development of residential and commercial properties in selected economic regions.
• Leading Holdings Group Limited (HKEX: 6999) in connection with its HK$1.3 billion (US$170.2 million) initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Leading Holdings is a property developer with a leading market position among the Sichuan-based property developers and a nationwide presence.
• Jiayuan Services Holdings Limited (HKEX: 1153) in connection with its HK$518 million (US$66.7 million) initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The listing is a spinoff of property management business from Jiayuan International Group Limited (HKEX: 2768). Jiayuan Services is a leading comprehensive property management service provider.
• Evergrande Property Services Group Limited (HKEX: 6666)  in connection with the HK$14.3 billion (US$1.9 billion) initial public offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. The listing is a spinoff of property management business from Evergrande Group (HKEX: 3333).
• Sunac Services Holdings Limited (HKEX: 1516) in its HK$9.21 billion (US$1.19 billion) initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX). The listing is a spinoff of property management business from Sunac China Holdings Limited (Sunac China) (HKEX: 1918).
• Shinsun Holdings (Group) Co., Ltd. (HKEX: 2599) in connection with its  HK$3.17 billion (US$400 million) initial public offering  on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX). Shinsun Holdings is a fast-growing, large-scale, comprehensive real estate developer in China.
• Jinke Smart Services Group Co., Ltd (HKEX: 9666) in connection with its HK$5.74 billion (US$736 million) global offering and listing of H-shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Jinke Services is a leading, comprehensive, and “smart” property management service provider in China. 
• Sunkwan Properties Group Limited (HKEX: 6900) in connection with its HK$1.064 billion (US$136 million) initial public offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented the sole sponsor ABCI Capital Limited and underwriters in the offering. Sunkwan Properties is a leading real estate developer in China.
• Shimao Services Holdings Limited (HKEX: 873) in its HK$9.76 billion (US$1.26 billion) initial public offering  on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with a concurrent global offering pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S. The listing is a spinoff of property management business from Shimao Group Holdings Limited (HKEX:813). Shimao Services is a leading comprehensive property management and community living service provider in China.
• KWG Living Group Holdings Limited (HKEX: 3913) in its HK$2.89 billion (US$373 million) initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The listing is a spinoff of property management business from KWG Group Holdings Ltd (HKEX:1813). KWG Living is China’s leading property management service provider.
• Radiance Holdings (Group) Company Limited (HKEX: 9993) (Radiance Holdings) in connection with its HK$2.47 billion (US$317 million) initial public offering (IPO) on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Radiance Holdings is China’s leading property developer.
• First Service Holding Limited (HKEX: 2107) in connection with its HK$600 million (US$76.9 million) initial public offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Represented the sole sponsor in the offering. First Service is a leading property management service provider in China. 
• Excellence Commercial Property & Facilities Management Group Limited (HKEX:6989) in connection with its HK$3.06 billion (US$392 million) initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Excellence Commercial Property is a leading commercial property management service provider in China.
• Zhenro Services Group Limited (HKEX: 6958) in connection with its US$146.8 million (approximately HK$1.14 billion) initial public offering on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Zhenro Services is a nationwide, fast-growing and comprehensive property management service provider in China, offering diversified property management services for residential and non-residential properties.
• Redsun Services Group Limited (HKEX: 1971) in connection with its HK$415 million (US$53.5 million) initial public offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and global offering. Redsun Services is one of the top 100 property management companies in China.
• CIFI Holdings (Group) Co., Limited (“CIFI Group”) (HKEX: 0884) in connection with the placement of 185 million new shares, raising a total of approximately HK$11.53 million (US$147 million).
• Ever Sunshine Lifestyle Services Group Limited (“Ever Sunshine”) (HKEX: 1995) in connection with its successful Rule 144A placement of existing shares and top-up subscription of 134 million new shares at the placing price of HK$11.78. Ever Sunshine has raised approximately HK$1.578 billion (equivalent to US$202 million) in this share placement.
• Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings Limited in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. This listing is a spinoff of the commercial operational and property management services from Powerlong Real Estate Holdings Limited (HKEX: 1238). Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings Limited is a leading commercial operational service provider in China. Proceeds: US$172 million. 
• Sinic Holdings (Group) Company Limited in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Sinic Holdings (Group) Company Limited is a large-scale and comprehensive property developer in the PRC. Proceeds: US$270 million.  
• Sichuan Languang Justbon Services Group Co., Ltd. in its global offering and listing of H-shares on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. This listing is also a spinoff from a Shanghai-listed company, Sichuan Languang Development Co., Ltd. Sichuan Languang Justbon Services Group Co., Ltd. is a leading property management service provider in Southwest China and Sichuan Province. Proceeds: US$189 million.
• Zhenro Properties Group Limited, in the placing of existing shares and top-up subscription of new shares in the amount of approximately US$155 million. Zhenro Properties Group Limited is a large comprehensive property developer in China.
• Powerlong Real Estate Holdings Limited, in the placing of existing shares and top-up subscription of new shares in the amount of approximately US$102 million. Powerlong Real Estate Holding Limited is a large comprehensive property developer in China.
• CCB International Capital Limited as sole sponsor and CCB International Capital Limited, Guotai Junan Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited, Nomura International (Hong Kong) Limited, ABCI Securities Company Limited, CMB International Capital Limited, ICBC International Securities Limited, CRIC Securities Company Limited, CGS-CIMB Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, China Investment Securities International Brokerage Limited, WE Securities Limited, A-JEX International Asset Management Limited, GLAM Capital Limited, Wan Lung Securities Limited, Ping An Securities Limited, Head & Shoulders Securities Limited and Kilmorey Securities Limited as underwriters in connection with Zhongliang Holdings Group Company Limited's initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Zhongliang Holdings Group Company Limited is a fast-growing large-scale comprehensive real estate developer in China. Proceeds: US$376 million.  
• Guotai Junan Capital Limited and Zhongtai International Capital Limited as joint sponsors and Guotai Junan Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, Zhongtai International Securities Limited, AMTD Global Markets Limited, CGS-CIMB Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, CRIC Securities Company Limited, First Shanghai Securities Limited, SSIF Securities Limited, ABCI Securities Company Limited, Yuanyin Securities Limited and Hao Tian International Securities Limited as the underwriters in connection with Aoyuan Healthy Life Group Company Limited's initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Aoyuan Healthy is a renowned property management service and commercial operational service provider in the People’s Republic of China. Proceeds: US$82.1 million. 
• China Gingko Education Group Company Limited in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. China Gingko Education Group Company Limited is a higher education service provider in Sichuan Province. Proceeds: US$23 million.
• Ever Sunshine Lifestyle Services Group Limited in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Ever Sunshine Lifestyle Services Group Limited is a reputable and fast-growing property management service provider in China.  Proceeds: US$ 101 million.
• CCB International Capital Limited as sole sponsor to the listing and sole global coordinator to the offering, together with CMB International Capital Limited, First Capital Securities Limited, Yuanyin Securities Limited, SSIF Securities Limited, Head & Shoulders Securities Limited and Pacific Foundation Securities Limited as underwriters in connection with DaFa Properties Group Limited’s initial public offering listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Main Board. Dafa Properties is an expanding real estate developer in the Yangtze River Delta Region. Proceeds: US$107.7 million.
• FingerTango Inc., in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. FingerTango is a leading mobile game publisher in China. Proceeds: US$132.7 million.
• Ronshine China Holdings, in relation to the placing of existing shares and top-up subscription for new shares under general mandate of approximately HK$1.1 billion.
• Shanshan Brand Management Co., Ltd. in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong by way of share offer of H Shares. Shanshan involves in design, marketing and sale of formal and casual business menswear in the P.R.C. Proceeds: US$16.19 million.
• CCB International Capital Limited, Guotai Junan Securities (Hong Kong) Limited and Haitong International Securities Company Limited as sole sponsor and underwriters in connection with Zhenro Properties Group Limited’s US$511.5 million initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Zhenro Properties is a property developer in the P.R.C.
• CCB International Capital Limited as sole sponsor and underwriter, in connection with JNBY Design Limited’s initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Proceeds: US$75.8 million. JNBY Design is a designer brand fashion house in China.
• Yadea Group Holdings Limited IPO on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Yadea is a motorcycle manufacturer in China.
• ICBC as sole sponsor and underwriter, in connection with Ronshine China Holdings Limited’s initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Proceeds: US$233 million. Ronshine China is a property developer in China.
• SFK Construction Holdings Limited in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Proceeds: US$17.4 million. SFK Construction is a building contractor in Hong Kong.
• Jiyi Household International Holdings Limited IPO on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Jiyi Household is an integrated building and home improvement materials, interior design and engineering services provider in China.
• Innovax Capital Limited, Haitong International and Fortune (HK) Securities as sponsors and underwriters, in connection with the initial public offering of Madison Wine Holdings Limited listed on the GEM Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Proceeds: US$10 million. Madison Wine is a wine product retailer and wholesaler.
• PuraPharm Corporation Limited IPO on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. PuraPharm is a leading Hong Kong-based Chinese medicine company.
• Q Technology (Group) Company Limited in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong with concurrent global placement pursuant to Regulation S, proceeds: US$90 million. Q Technology is a leading camera module manufacturer in China.
• SDM Group Holdings Limited in connection with its initial public offering listed on the GEM Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Proceeds: US$9.6 million. SDM Group is one of the leading dance institutions for children in Hong Kong.
• Yida China Holdings Limited IPO on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Yida China is a leading business park developer in China.
• Best Pacific International Holdings Limited IPO on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Best Pacific International is a global one-stop solution provider of lingerie materials.
• Major Holdings Limited IPO on the GEM Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Major Holdings is a leading retailer of premium wine and spirits products in Hong Kong.
• Sinosoft Technology Group Limited IPO on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Sinosoft is a leading provider of application software products and solutions in China.
• China Lifestyle Food and Beverages Group Limited IPO on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong with concurrent global placement pursuant to Regulation S and Rule 144A. China Lifestyle Food and Beverages Group is a leading snack food and jelly products provider in China.
• Zall Development (Cayman) Holding Co., Ltd. in its initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong with concurrent global placement pursuant to Regulation S and Rule 144A. Zall Development is a leading developer and operator of large-scale, consumer product-focused wholesale shopping malls in China. Proceeds: US$194.5 million.
• Tang Palace (China) Holdings Limited IPO listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong with concurrent global placement pursuant to Regulation S. Tang Palace is a leading restaurant chain group in China.
• West China Cement Limited IPO listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong with concurrent global placement pursuant to Regulation S and Rule 144A. West China Cement, which was previously listed on AIM (Alternative Investment Market), simultaneously de-listed from AIM prior to listing on the HKEX. It was also the first Chinese issuer to transfer its listing from London to Hong Kong. West China Cement is a cement producer in China and their products are primarily used in the construction of infrastructure projects.
• China ITS (Holdings) Company Limited IPO listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong with concurrent global placement pursuant to Regulation S and Rule 144A. China ITS is a transportation infrastructure technology solutions and services provider in China.
• Changfeng Axle (China) Company Limited IPO listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong with concurrent global placement pursuant to Regulation S and Rule 144A. Changfeng Axle is a leading component provider for medium and heavy duty trucks in China.
• Sany Heavy Equipment International Holdings Company Limited IPO listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, a leading manufacturer of roadheaders for coal mining and a one-stop coal mining solutions and comprehensive coal mining equipment provider in the P.R.C.
• China Evergrande Group (formerly known as Evergrande Real Estate Group Limited) IPO listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, one of the leading property developers in Guangdong province, P.R.C.
• Powerlong Real Estate Holdings Limited IPO listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, one of the leading commercial property developers in Fujian Province, the P.R.C.
• KWG Property Holding Limited IPO listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, one of the leading property developers in Guangdong province, the P.R.C.
• The Ming An (Holdings) Company Limited IPO listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, a leading general insurance company in Hong Kong.
  
   

Debt Capital Markets Transactions

• World Bank in a catastrophe bond that finances US$150 million of insurance coverage for the Government of Jamaica against named storm events. This is the second catastrophe bond listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
• World Bank in its first catastrophe bond listed on the HKEX which consists of  a joint catastrophe bond and swap transaction that provides a total of US$630 million of earthquake insurance coverage to the Government of Chile. It is the World Bank’s largest catastrophe risk transfer transaction for a single country to date, its 19th catastrophe bond, and the second for Chile.
• Zhenro Properties Group Limited in its offering of an additional US$70 million 12.5 percent senior notes due 2021, which are consolidated and form a single series with its US$280 million 12.5 percent senior notes due 2021, including “high-yield” covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• Zhenro Properties Group Limited in its offering of US$280 million 12.5 percent senior notes due 2021, including “high-yield” covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• Zhenro Properties Group Limited in its offering of US$250 million 10.5 percent senior notes due 2020, including “high-yield” covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• Powerlong Real Estate Holdings Limited in its offering of an additional US$250 million 5.95 percent senior notes due 2020, which are consolidated and form a single series with its US$200 million and US$100 million 5.95 percent senior notes due 2020, including “high-yield” covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• Powerlong Real Estate Holdings Limited in its proposed issuing of HK$1.99 billion zero coupon guaranteed convertible bonds due 2019.
• KWG Property Holding Limited in its offering of US$300 million 5.875 percent senior notes due 2024 and the concurrent placement of US$100 million 5.875 per cent senior notes due 2024, including high-yield covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• Ronshine China Holdings Limited, in placing and top-up subscription of 142,452,500 shares in the amount of approximately HK$1.2 billion.     
• The major shareholder of Ronshine China Holdings Limited, in its borrowing of not more than HK$100 million from ICBC International Securities Limited.
• Ronshine China Holdings Limited in its private placement of US$63.5 million 6.5 percent senior notes due 2018 senior notes, including “high-yield” covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• Ronshine China Holdings Limited in its offering of US$325 million 8.25 percent senior notes due 2021, including “high-yield” covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• Ronshine China Holdings Limited in its private placement of US$150 million 6.5 percent senior notes due 2018, including high-yield covenants and pursuant to Regulation S. 
• Ronshine China Holdings Limited in its offering of an additional US$150 million 8.25 percent senior notes due 2021, which are consolidated and form a single series with its US$650 million 8.25 percent senior notes due 2021, including “high-yield” covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• Ronshine China Holdings Limited in its offering of an additional US$225 million 8.25 percent senior notes due 2021, which are consolidated and form a single series with its US$325 million 8.25 percent senior notes due 2021, including “high-yield” covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• Ronshine China Holdings Limited in its offering of an additional US$250 million 8.25 percent senior notes due 2021, which are consolidated and form a single series with its US$325 million 8.25 percent senior notes due 2021, including “high-yield” covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• Ronshine China Holdings Limited in its offering of an additional US$100 million 8.25 percent senior notes due 2021, which are consolidated and form a single series with its US$325 million 8.25 percent senior notes due 2021, including “high-yield” covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• China Huiyuan Juice Group Limited, in its offering of an additional US$50 million 6.5 percent senior notes due 2020, which are consolidated and form a single series with its US$150 million 6.5 percent senior notes due 2020, including high-yield covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• China Huiyuan Juice Group Limited, Ltd in its offering of US$150 million 6.5 percent senior notes due 2020, including high-yield covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• LVGEM (China) Real Estate Investment Company Limited., in its offering of US$225 million 8.5 percent senior notes due 2020 through its wholly owned subsidiary, Gemstones International Limited, including high-yield covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• LVGEM (China) Real Estate Investment Company Limited in its offering of US$100 million 4.00 percent convertible bonds due 2023 pursuant to Regulation S.
• LVGEM (China) Real Estate Investment Company Limited., in its offering of an additional US$175 million 8.5 percent senior notes due 2020 through its wholly owned subsidiary, Gemstones International Limited, as the issuer, which are consolidated and form a single series with its US$225 million 8.5 percent senior notes due 2020, including “high-yield” covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• LVGEM (China) Real Estate Investment Company Limited., in its private placement of US$50 million 8.5 percent senior notes due 2019 through its wholly owned subsidiary, Gemstones International Limited, including “high-yield” covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• China Oil And Gas Group Limited in its offering of US$350 million 4.625 percent senior notes due 2022, including high-yield covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• KWG Property Holding Limited in its private placement of an additional US$100 million 6.00 percent senior notes due 2022, which are to be consolidated and form a single class with its original US$400 million 6.00 percent senior notes due 2022, including high-yield covenants and pursuant to Regulation S. 
• KWG Property Holding Limited in its offering of US$400 million 6.00 percent senior notes due 2022, including high-yield covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• Ronshine China Holdings Limited in its offering of an additional US$225 million 6.95 percent senior notes due 2019 which are consolidated and forms a single series with its US$175 million 6.95 percent senior notes due 2019, including high-yield covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• KWG Property Holding Limited in its offering of US$250 million 6.00 percent senior notes due 2022, including high-yield covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• Ronshine China Holdings Limited in its offering of US$175 million 6.95 percent senior notes due 2019, including high-yield covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• CIFI Holdings (Group) Company Limited in its offering of US$400 million 7.75 percent Senior Notes due 2020, including high-yield covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• KWG Property Holding Limited in its offering of US$600 million 8.975 percent Senior Notes due 2019, including high-yield covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• KWG Property Holding Limited in its offering of US$400 million 8.25 percent Senior Notes due 2019, including high-yield covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• CIFI Holdings (Group) Company Limited in its offering of additional US$200 million 8.875 percent Senior Notes due 2019, including high-yield covenants and pursuant to Regulation S. This new notes offering has been consolidated and form a single class with the US$200 million 8.875 percent Senior Notes due 2019.
• Hengdeli Holdings Limited in its offering of US$350 million 6.25 percent Senior Notes due 2018, including high-yield covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• KWG Property Holding Limited in its offering of US$300 million 8.625 percent Senior Notes due 2020, including high-yield covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• CIFI Holdings (Group) Company Limited in its offering of US$125 million 12.25 percent Senior notes due 2018, including high-yield covenants and pursuant to Regulation S. This new notes offering is to be consolidated and form a single class with the US$275 million 12.25 percent Senior Notes due 2018 issued in April 2013, which was advised by Sidley too.
• KWG Property Holding Limited in its offering of US$400 million 13.25 percent Senior Notes due 2017, including high-yield covenants and pursuant to Regulation S.
• KWG Property Holding Limited in its offering of US$350 million 12.75 percent Notes due 2016, including high-yield covenants, in 2011 and its offering of US$250 million 12.5 percent Senior Notes due 2017, including high-yield covenants, pursuant to Regulation S and Rule 144A, in 2010.
• West China Cement Limited in its offering of US$400 million 7.5 percent Senior Notes due 2016, including high-yield covenants and pursuant to Regulation S and Rule 144A. 
• Country Garden, in its issue of US$600 million Convertible Bonds pursuant to Regulation S, with a concurrent synthetic share buy-back through a cash-settled swap transaction. This transaction was named in 2008 as a “Deal of the Year” by CFO Asia, “Equity-Linked Deal of the Year” by IFR Asia, “Most Innovative Deal” by The Asset and in 2009 as “Debt and Equity-Linked Deal of the Year” by International Financial Law Review.
• GF Securities and DBS Bank Ltd. as underwriters, in connection with Hefei Xingtai Financial Holding Group Co., Ltd’s offering of US$100 million 3.5 percent credit enhanced bonds due 2020, pursuant to Regulation S.
• Yida China Holdings Limited, in the Subscription Agreement with Jiayou (International) Investment Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of China Minsheng Jiaye Investment Co., Ltd) conditionally agreed to subscribe 339,130,000 shares in Yida, representing approximately 13.12 percent of the issued shares of Yida.
• Southwest Securities International Securities Limited in its offering of RMB1.5 billion 6.45 percent Notes due 2018.
• Zall Development Group Limited in its offering of US$100 million 5.5 percent Convertible Bonds due 2018 with the option to subscribe for up to US$50 million Option Bonds.