Hong Kong is a leading listing market bridging China with the world. In 2022 the HKEX raised a total of HK$251,888.8 million in IPO equity funds and ranked 4th in HKEX’s global ranking for IPO equity funds raised making it a powerful platform for raising equity. Its IPO listing industries range from property to health and biotech and has a diverse investor base with just under 40% of cash market trading from non-local investors.

Charltons can assist a company with every step of the IPO process for its listing on the HKEX Main Board or GEM Board as the company’s lawyer to:

• advise on the relevant listing requirements in Hong Kong;

• assist the company to prepare and review all relevant documents including its prospectus;

• prepare for due diligence to be conducted by the sponsor and advise the sponsor;

• co-coordinate with legal advisors of relevant jurisdictions;

• directors’ training; and

• liaise with the stock exchange on the company’s behalf.