Announcement

Eric Chow & Co. in Association with Commerce & Finance Law Offices (“Tongshang Hong Kong”), together with our PRC office, Commerce & Finance Law Offices (“Tongshang”), jointly advised in a HK$978 million top-up placing of shares of China Nonferrous Mining Corporation Limited (HKEx: 1258) (“CNMC”). In this transaction, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Nonferrous Metal Mining (Group) Co., Ltd which is a state-owned enterprise, appointed the placing agent to place up to 163 million shares of CNMC at a placing price of HK$6.0 per share. China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited acted as the Placing Agent in this transaction.

CNMC’s subsidiaries are principally engaged in exploration, mining, ore processing, leaching, smelting and sale of copper cathodes, blister copper and copper anodes, and production and sale of cobalt hydroxide, sulphuric acid and liquid sulphur dioxide.

Tongshang Hong Kong team was led by Eric Chow (Managing Partner) and Priscilla Lee (Partner), supported by Winnie Tang (Counsel) and Jessie Cheung (Senior Associate).

We are pleased to announce that our Partner, Brandon Chow, has been recognised as The A-List: Rising Stars by China Business Law Journal 2023-2024.

According to China Business Law Journal, Rising Stars are the driving forces in the legal industry, who are constantly on the lookout for breakthroughs, committed to paving the way for the development of enterprises in the ever-changing business landscape.

Ariel is a corporate finance lawyer with more than 13 years of experience, who focuses on advising both issuers and sponsors on a diverse range of IPO transactions and compliance matters associated with listed companies in Hong Kong. Before joining us, she worked at Sidley Austin for 10 years and served as an Of Counsel in Herbert Smith Freehills for more than 2 years.

Ariel is qualified in New York laws, giving the firm the flexibility to assist clients with transactions involving New York or Hong Kong law.

“Corporate finance is the strategic focus for the firm. Ariel joined us as a Senior Registered Foreign Lawyer, we are confident that her expertise will further strengthen our team and expand our offerings to clients,” said Eric Chow, Managing Partner of Tongshang Hong Kong.

Our capital markets practice is proud to be recognized as a top-tier firm by Legal 500 and IFLR 1000 in 2024, which reflects our strong expertise in corporate finance and our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients.

*Ariel's title is 'Foreign Registered Lawyer' to meet regulatory requirements in Hong Kong.

Tongshang Hong Kong is delighted to announce the appointment of Angela Zhang as a new hire to its corporate finance practice. Angela brings over 12 years of extensive experience in capital markets and financing practice areas, with a specialization in advising biotech, consumer products and education industries. Angela’s expertise and deep knowledge of the IPO process make her an exceptional asset to the firm. She has spent 2 years as an International Partner in Tian Yuan and several years in Sidley Austin and Kirkland & Ellis.

Angela's comprehensive understanding of the biotech and consumer industries, combined with her strong technical skills, has consistently delivered superior results for her clients.

"We are thrilled to welcome Angela to our team. Angela's specialized focus on advising biotech and consumer companies will allow us to better serve our clients in these rapidly evolving industries,” said Tongshang Hong Kong's Managing Partner, Eric Chow.

With our strong presence in Hong Kong's capital markets, the addition of Angela to our corporate finance practice further bolsters our expertise within the firm. As part of our ongoing growth strategy, we now have a team of 50 talented professionals and staff members who share our commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.