3 April, 2018
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom announced today that Hong Kong capital markets lawyer Paloma Wang has joined the firm’s Hong Kong office as Of Counsel in its corporate practice.
Ms. Wang has advised both issuers and underwriters in initial public offerings and listings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, as well as investors and corporates on private equity investments, and Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed companies on compliance, general corporate and regulatory matters. In recent years, Ms. Wang has advised on numerous initial public offerings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, including WuXi Biologics' US$510 million IPO; Dali Foods Group's US$1.15 billion IPO; and the US$3.2 billion IPO of CGN Power, China's largest nuclear power producer.
Julie Gao, head of Skadden's China practice, said, “Paloma is a well-rounded Hong Kong capital markets lawyer with proven experience across a wide range of industries, including healthcare . Her experience, combined with her unique education and bi-cultural background, makes her an ideal and strong addition to our team as an increasing number of new economy companies seek to list in Hong Kong.”
Jonathan Stone, head of Skadden's Hong Kong office, said, “Paloma is a terrific addition to the Hong Kong office and the firm. Her broad- based experience, excellent reputation and impressive credentials will enhance our capacity to serve clients in Greater China.”
“Skadden’s Hong Kong corporate practice continues to go from strength to strength. Its unmatched capabilities in advising Chinese corporates and international financial institutions make it the best possible platform for my practice, and I am delighted to join such an impressive group of attorneys,” Ms. Wang said.
Ms. Wang previously practiced in the Hong Kong office of another highly regarded global law firm where she was a partner in its capital markets practice. Ms. Wang received her B.A. from China University of Political Science and Law, a B.A. (Jurisprudence) from Oxford University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Law from City University of Hong Kong. She is admitted in Hong Kong, England and Wales and is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
