Announcement

Tongshang Hong Kong is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanne Loi as a Consultant. Joanne brings extensive expertise in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate and commercial law, with a specialized focus on compliance for listed companies and post-listing transaction advisory work.

Dual-qualified in Hong Kong and New South Wales, Joanne has over 14 years of experience gained from leading international law firms. She spent five years at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP , where she led the Hong Kong compliance team and provided strategies and solutions for her clients to stay up to date with the legal and regulatory development. Prior to that, Joanne worked for more than 4 years at Sidley Austin in the Corporate Finance Group.

“We are thrilled to welcome Joanne to our team as a Consultant,” said Eric Chow, Managing Partner of Tongshang Hong Kong. “Her extensive expertise in compliance and corporate law, along with her strong leadership skills, will significantly enhance our ability to serve listed companies effectively.”

Joanne’s appointment highlights Tongshang Hong Kong’s dedication in enhancing its corporate and compliance practice, further solidifying our reputation as a trusted legal advisor in Hong Kong.

We are pleased to announce that our Hong Kong Managing Partner, Eric Chow, has been recognized as one of the Growth Drivers in The A-List 2024-25 by China Business Law Journal for the second consecutive year.

According to China Business Law Journal, the recommended lawyers are nominated by corporate counsel and executives from Chinese and global businesses, as well as partners from Chinese and international law firms and legal experts across diverse industries.

Tongshang Hong Kong is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarina Cheung as a Consultant in its Global Private Wealth and Family Office practice.

Sarina specialises in wills and probate, trust management, mental health law, and litigation. Her expertise encompasses both contentious and non-contentious trust and probate matters, along with succession and wealth planning.

Before joining Tongshang Hong Kong, Sarina was a consultant at an independent local firm for 2 years and spent 3 years at a leading international law firm. Her extensive hands-on experience in the private banking sector includes 11 years as the head of the probate services department at a well-established global trust and banking corporation in Hong Kong.

Sarina's diverse background in wealth management and banking sectors position her as a valuable asset to our team. By bringing Sarina on board, we are committed to enhancing our team to ensure we continue to expand our offerings for our clients.

On 6 September 2024, Eric Chow & Co. in Association with Commerce & Finance Law Offices (“Tongshang Hong Kong”), together with our PRC office, Commerce & Finance Law Offices (“Tongshang”), jointly represented Huajin Corporate Finance (International) Limited and Yue Xiu Capital Limited (the “Joint Sponsors”) and the underwriters of Guangdong Syntrust Gk Testing and Certification Tech Service Center Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 08629.HK) in its listing on GEM of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong by way of share offer.

Guangdong Syntrust Gk Testing and Certification Tech Service Center Co., Ltd. is principally engaged in the provision of construction engineering testing and inspection services, serving customers in Maoming, Guangdong Province of China.

Tongshang and Tongshang Hong Kong acted as the PRC and Hong Kong legal advisors, respectively, to the Joint Sponsors and the underwriters for this listing.
Tongshang Hong Kong team was led by Managing Partner Eric Chow and Partner Brandon Chow. Other team members include Associate Evelyn Cheung, Legal Manager Annie Qiu, Trainee Solicitor Hans Kang, and supported by Paralegals Sylvia Liu and Patrick Liu.