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Counsel
Iris Yuen
- Capital Markets
- Corporate Governance
- M&A
IRIS YUEN's practice focuses on initial public offerings on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, corporate governance and compliance with the Hong Kong Listing Rules and other regulatory matters. Iris has also worked in the areas of cross-border mergers & acquisitions and joint ventures.
Iris speaks fluent English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Iris speaks fluent English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Experience
- Representative Matters
Recent experience includes the representation of*:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Shinsun Holdings (Group) Co., Ltd. (HKEX: 2599) in itsHK$3.17 billion (US$400 million) initial public offeringon 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.
- Sunkwan Properties Group Limited (HKEX: 6900) in 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings Limited (HKEX: 9909) in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. This listing is a spin-off 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.
- Dongxing Securities (Hong Kong) Company Limited as the sole sponsor and sole global coordinator and Dongxing Securities (Hong Kong) Company Limited, Glory Sun Securities Limited, Yue Xiu Securities Company Limited, VMI Securities Limited, Zhongtai International Securities Limited, Lego Securities Limited and KGI Capital Asia Limited as the underwriters in connection with Acme International Holdings Limited (HKEX: 1870)’s initial public offering listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Acme International Holdings Limited is a reputable design and build solution service provider for façade works and BMU system works in Hong Kong. Proceeds: approximately US$16.1 million.
- 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 (HKEX: 2772)'s initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. 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 (HKEX: 3662)'s initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. 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.
- Innovax Capital Limited and Sinolink Securities (Hong Kong) Company Limited as joint sponsors, Innovax Securities Limited, Sinolink Securities (Hong Kong) Company Limited, BMI Securities Limited, Marketsense Securities Limited and Telecom Digital Securities Limited as the underwriters in connection with the initial public offering of Innovax Holdings Limited (HKEX: 2680) listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Innovax Holdings Limited is a financial and securities service provider in Hong Kong. Proceeds: US$23 million.
- Shanshan Brand Management Co., Ltd. (HKEX: 1749) in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Main Board by way of share offer of H Shares. Shanshan involves in design, marketing and sale of formal and casual business menswear in the PRC. 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 (HKEX: 6158)’s US$511.5 million initial public offering listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Main Board. Zhenro Properties is a property developer in the P.R.C.
- FY Financial (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (HKEX: 8452) in connection with its listing on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong GEM Board by way of share offer of H Shares. FY Financial is a financial services company with a focus on providing equipment-based finance leasing, commercial factoring and advisory services in the PRC.
- Microware Group Limited (HKEX: 1985) in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Main Board. Microware Group Limited is a Hong Kong based IT Infrastructure solutions provider.
- Innovax Capital Limited as sole sponsor and underwriter, in connection with SH Group (Holdings) Limited (HKEX: 1637)’s initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. SH Group (Holdings) Limited primarily engages in E&M engineering services in Hong Kong and focuses on the supply, installation and maintenance of MVAC system. Proceeds: US$9.1 million.
- SFK Construction Holdings Limited (HKEX: 1447) in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Proceeds: US$17.4 million. SFK Construction is a building contractor in Hong Kong.
- Jiyi Household International Holdings Limited (HKEX: 1495) in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Proceeds: US$14.8 million. Jiyi Household is an integrated building and home improvement materials, interior design and engineering services provider in China.
- CCB International as the sole sponsor and the Underwriters in connection with the initial public offering of Best Pacific International Holdings Limited (HKEX: 2111) listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with concurrent global placement pursuant to Regulation S. Proceeds: US$69 million.
- Colour Life Services Group Co., Limited (HKEX: 1778) in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with concurrent global placement pursuant to Regulation S, proceeds: US$122 million. Colour Life Services is one of the leading property management companies focusing on the management of residential and business properties in China.
- Milan Station Holdings Limited (HKEX: 1150) in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with concurrent global placement pursuant to Regulation S and Rule 144A. Proceeds: US$40 million.
- West China Cement Limited (HKEX: 2233) in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited 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 Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. 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. Proceeds: US$178 million.
- Changfeng Axle (China) Company Ltd (HKEX: 1039) in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Sock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited 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. Proceeds: US$103 million.
- Shifang Holdings Limited (HKEX: 1831) in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with concurrent global placement pursuant to Regulation S and Rule 144A. Proceeds: US$71 million.
- Sands China Ltd. (HKEX: 1928) in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with concurrent global placement pursuant to Regulation S and Rule 144A. Sands China is the Macau unit of the Las Vegas Sands Corp. a casino operator listed on NYSE. This transaction was named “Equity Deal of the Year” by IFLR and by China Law and Practice in 2010. Proceeds: US$2.5 billion.
- Powerlong Real Estate Holdings Limited (HKEX: 1238) in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with concurrent global placement pursuant to Regulation S and Rule 144A. Powerlong is a leading property developer in China specializing in the development of large-scale and multi-functional commercial complexes. Proceeds: US$383.4 million.
- Kaisa Group Holdings Limited (HKEX: 1638) in connection with its initial public offering listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with concurrent global placement pursuant to Regulation S and Rule 144A. Kaisa Group is a leading property developer in the Pearl River Delta region, focusing on the development of large-scale residential properties and integrated commercial properties in China. Proceeds: US$442.3 million.
- Underwriters, BOCI Asia, CITIC Securities Corporate Finance, Deutsche Bank AG, Goldman Sachs (Asia) and ICBC International Securities, in connection with the initial public offering of Fantasia Holdings Group Co., Limited (HKEX: 1777) listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with concurrent global placements pursuant to Regulation S and Rule 144A. Fantasia is a leading property developer and property-related service provider in China. Proceeds: US$407.5 million.
*Includes matters completed prior to joining Sidley.
Capabilities
SERVICES AND INDUSTRIES
Credentials
Admissions & Certifications
- Hong Kong (Solicitor)
Education
- The University of Hong Kong, LL.M., 2007
- The City University of Hong Kong, Postgraduate Certificate in Laws, 2005
- The University of Hong Kong, M.Sc., 2000
- The University of Hong Kong, B.Sc., 1998
- Manchester Metropolitan University, C.P.E., 2003
Languages
- Chinese - Cantonese
- Chinese
- English