Renee Xiong’s practice focuses on capital markets transactions and debt restructurings. In corporate finance transactions, she is a driving force of Sidley’s debt capital markets practice, representing both issuers and underwriters in high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings and more traditional loan arrangements. Her practice has also included liability management and distressed debt restructurings relating to multiple types of debt instruments. Renee has also been instrumental to Sidley’s equity capital markets practice in Hong Kong and represented both issuers and underwriters in equity offerings, including initial public offerings on the NYSE, NASDAQ, and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. In addition, Renee has represented sellers and buyers in strategic business combinations and acquisitions, as well as going-private transactions. Renee passed the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants exams in 2004 and is familiar with corporate finance matters.
Renee has been ranked “Band 1” in capital markets (high-yield) by Chambers Greater China Region, and also recognized as a “Leading Individual” in capital markets (debt) by Chambers Greater China Region, Chambers Asia-Pacific. Renee has also been recognized as “Leading Partner” in capital markets (debt) as well as restructuring and insolvency by Legal 500 Asia Pacific. Renee is praised as a driving force of Sidley Austin's high-yield debt practice by Chambers Greater China Region 2024. "Renee is my favourite; she is really willing to go the extra mile to get things done or work odd hours for the clients," said a client. Another praised: "Renee has won trust from her corporate clients through years of hard work. Her strong legal knowledge, live deal experience and friendly personality are the key factors for her success." Clients noted in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 that “Renee is very technically sound, committed and is able to deliver a high-quality service” and she “possesses good, updated knowledge and can protect the interests of the client”. Clients also praised that “Renee provides value-added services and maintains good relationship with client.”
China Business Law Journal named Renee to its Growth Drivers of the “A-List Top 100 Lawyers” 2020-2024. She is also recognized by IFLR1000 2024 for debt capital markets work. In addition, Renee was recognized as a “Leading Lawyer” by Who’s Who Legal 2016 and 2017 in Capital Markets: Debt and Equity. Who’s Who Legal also identified her as “a world-class capital markets lawyer” and “her knowledge of global debt and equity offerings is ‘second to none.’”
Renee speaks fluent English and Mandarin.