Sammy Li
Partner
Sammy is a market‑recognised capital markets and corporate transactions lawyer with extensive experience advising issuers, underwriters, financial institutions and corporates on equity fundraising, M&A and complex corporate matters.
Partner
Sammy is a market‑recognised capital markets and corporate transactions lawyer with extensive experience advising issuers, underwriters, financial institutions and corporates on equity fundraising, M&A and complex corporate matters.
Languages - English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Jurisdictions - Hong Kong, England & Wales
Sammy is widely regarded as one of the “go‑to” lawyers for Hong Kong equity capital markets transactions, with a strong track record spanning IPOs, global offerings, rights issues and other capital markets fundraising activities.
With deep experience across mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and insolvency, as well as private equity and venture capital investments, Sammy advises companies through all stages of their corporate lifecycle, from early‑stage investment to pre‑IPO preparation, public offerings, post‑listing compliance and strategic transactions.
Before joining Stephenson Harwood, Sammy was a Partner at an international law firm and served as in‑house counsel at a major global investment bank. This combination of private practice and in‑house experience gives him a deep understanding of the finance industry and regulatory landscape, enabling him to provide practical advice that aligns with clients’ strategic objectives.
Sammy is consistently recognised as a leading capital markets lawyer by Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, and IFLR1000, reflecting his capability in handling high‑value, high‑profile transactions and his standing in the market.
Initial public offerings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Advised CICC, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, China Merchants Securities, and other underwriters in the global offering and IPO of H-shares of Red Star Macalline Group Corporation Ltd. (HKEx: 1528) on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Initial public offerings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Advised BOCOM International, CCB International, ABC International, Qliu International and CMB International as underwriters in the global offering and IPO of H-shares of Guolian Securities Co., Ltd. (HKEx: 1456) on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Initial public offerings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Advised Shenyin Wanguo Capital as sole sponsor on the global offering and IPO of Niraku GC Holdings, Inc. (HKEx: 1245) on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Initial public offerings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Advised underwriters on the Hong Kong IPO of Livzon Pharmaceutical Group Inc. (HKEx: 1513) on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. (B to H conversion).
Initial public offerings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Advised underwriters on the Hong Kong IPO of New Century Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, New Century Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is the first China-based hotel REIT in the world.
Initial public offerings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Advised Deutsche Bank and BOCI Asia Limited as the underwriters in the global offering and IPO of Fulum Group Holdings Limited (HKEx: 1443) on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Fulum Group Holdings Limited is a renowned Chinese restaurant group in Hong Kong.
Initial public offerings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Advised underwriters in the global offering and IPO of H-shares of Haitong Securities Co. Ltd., on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Haitong Securities Co. Ltd. Is a major brokerage based in China.
Initial public offerings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Advised Tsui Wah Holdings Limited (HKEx: 1314) in its global offering and IPO on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Tsui Wah Holdings Limited is a major food and beverage chain in Hong Kong.
Share placement of Central China Securities
Advising China Construction Bank International on the US$2 billion share placing/private placing of Central China Securities.
Share placement of Ping An Insurance
Advised Morgan Stanley on the US$4.75 billion share placing/private placing of Ping An Insurance.
