| Sun focuses on Hong Kong capital markets and mergers and acquisitions, representing issuers and sponsors in initial public offerings and listings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. He holds a B.A. from the University of Oxford and a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws from the University of Hong Kong. Mr. Sun’s promotion signifies the firm’s steadfast commitment to its China practice and determination to further strengthen the team’s footprint on the ground. “We extend our warmest congratulations to Kai on his elevation to partner. This promotion recognizes his dedication to our clients and our practice, the superb quality of his work and the confidence that our clients have in him and our China practice,” said Julie Gao, head of the firm’s China practice. “We continue to be the ‘go-to’ firm for capital markets and M&A transactions for leading China-based companies. We know Kai will make great contributions to our high-quality client service and boost our senior-level presence in Beijing, and we look forward to our collective continued growth in the years to come.” Skadden’s China corporate team is comprised of seven partners and six global and regional counsel, as well as over 60 associates and other legal professionals based in our Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai offices. |
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| Skadden named 19 newly elected partners worldwide on April 6, 2022. View the full list. Recent Recognition for Skadden’s China Practice: |
| –Band 1 for Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms) and Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms) in China by Chambers Greater China Region 2022 –Tier 1 for Capital Markets (Equity) in Hong Kong, Corporate (including M&A) in Hong Kong and Corporate and M&A: Foreign Firms in China by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 –Tier 1 for Capital Markets: Foreign in China, M&A: Foreign in China, Capital Markets: Equity in Hong Kong and Capital Markets: High Yield in Hong Kong by IFLR1000 2021 –First by value when representing issuers in Asia equity and equity-related offerings in 2021, according to Refinitiv –Tier 1 in China and Hong Kong in ALB’s M&A Rankings 2021–First among international law firms by deal value for China cross-border M&A transactions (excluding Australasia and Japan) in 2021, according to Mergermarket –M&A (Outbound) Firm of the Year at the China Business Law Awards 2021 |
