Gwen Wong, the managing partner of S&C’s Beijing office, was recognized in Asian Legal Business “Dealmakers of Asia” 2022 list. The ranking highlights the “outstanding lawyers who demonstrate comprehensive legal expertise, business acumen and practical problem-solving skills.”
In the past year, Gwen has advised on some of China’s most innovative and complex transactions, including China Mengniu Dairy’s three transactions with Danone to unwind their existing relationships and its potential privatization of Yashili. Gwen also has extensive experience in advising on the IPOs of healthcare companies in Hong Kong, including the recent IPO of Gaush Meditech Ltd., and the IPOs of biotech companies such as Zhaoke Ophthalmology, Beijing Airdoc Technology and New Horizon Health. In addition, she has deep expertise in transactions involving innovative industries. For example, Haier Smart Home’s simultaneous listing by way of an introduction in Hong Kong and privatization of Haier Electronics Group by way of a scheme of arrangement, and acting for Taiwan Cement Corporation in its acquisition of and tender offer for Euronext Paris-listed energy storage company, NHOA S.A..
Gwen has been frequently recognized by Asian Legal Business, Chambers, IFLR, Law360 and Euromoney as a leading lawyer in Greater China and Asia in the past decade.