Languages - English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Jurisdiction - Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area (Mainland China)
Jack Kwong is a trusted advisor to sponsors and underwriters, issuers, listed companies and private equity funds, supporting them in navigating complex equity capital markets transactions, private and public M&A, regulatory compliance and corporate matters. His client roster spans a broad range of sectors, including technology and AI, new energy, aviation, engineering, manufacturing, real estate and hospitality, financial services, education and luxury consumer goods. Jack's experience includes leading multiple high-profile Hong Kong IPOs such as Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group, China Aircraft Leasing Group and Analogue Holdings, ongoing corporate compliance advice to blue-chip clients and cross-border M&A transactions.
Before joining Stephenson Harwood, Jack has over 13 years of experience at a leading top-tier international law firm, advising complex transactions across Hong Kong and US markets. Having also served as in-house counsel at a global private equity fund, his unique background allows him to offer clients a distinctly commercial and investor-aware perspective, making him an invaluable asset when navigating intricate cross-border transactions.
Jack is dual-qualified in Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area, enabling him to bridge clients' needs across Hong Kong and China seamlessly. His cross-jurisdictional legal expertise and commercial acumen make him a trusted advisor with commitment to delivering results that align with his clients' long-term ambitions.
Bright Smart Securities — Financial Services
Advised on its initial public offering and listing on the Main Board of HKEX, raising approximately HK$300 million. The company is a provider of securities, futures and options brokerage services, margin and IPO financings in Hong Kong, and financial products traded on US and Singapore exchanges.
Technovator International — Building Energy Technology
Advised on its initial public offering and listing on the Main Board of HKEX, raising approximately HK$140 million. The company engages in building energy solution services in the PRC with global sales network. This transaction was awarded the Offshore IPO of the Year by China Business Law Journal.
China Aircraft Leasing — Aviation Financial Service
Advised on its initial public offering and listing on the Main Board of HKEX, raising approximately HK$1 billion. The company is the first and largest independent aircraft leasing company focusing on the PRC aircraft leasing market.
Analogue Holdings— E&M Engineering
Advised on its initial public offering and listing on the Main Board of HKEX, raising approximately HK$420 million. The company is a leading E&M engineering group in Hong Kong providing E&M engineering and technology services across Hong Kong, Macau and the PRC.
SenseTime Group — Technology & AI
Advised a pre-IPO investor in connection with the initial public offering and listing of SenseTime Group on the Main Board of HKEX. SenseTime is a leading AI software company with a focus on computer vision technologies.
Shenzhou International — Apparel & Manufacturing
Advised the blue-chip issuer on its ongoing compliance with the Listing Rules and other applicable Hong Kong laws and regulations. Shenzhou International is a constituent of the Hang Seng Index and one of the largest vertically integrated knitwear manufacturers in China.
Ground Properties — Property Development
Advised the joint sponsors in connection with a reverse takeover involving a new listing application on the Main Board of HKEX. The target group is engaged in property development and management in Jilin Province, the PRC.
Kingston Financial Group — Financial Services
Advised and provided legal advice in connection with the acquisition of a company carrying on securities brokerage and financial advisory business in Hong Kong, with an aggregate consideration of approximately HK$12 billion.
Up Energy Development — Energy & Resources
Advised and provided legal advice in connection with the acquisition of a company engaged in coal business in the PRC, with an aggregate consideration of approximately HK$7.8 billion.
Unique Logistics — Logistics & Freight Forwarding
Advised the US OTC market listed company and provided legal advice in connection with the cross-border acquisition of Hong Kong and PRC entities from a global logistics and freight forwarding company.
