Cathy Yeung serves as Chair of Latham & Watkins’ Greater China Practice and formerly served as Global Vice Chair of the firm‘s Capital Markets and Public Company Representation Practices. She advises on a full range of PRC-related corporate transactions.

Ms. Yeung draws on more than two decades of experience to advise leading investment banks and Chinese companies on the following types of corporate transactions:

  • Capital markets, including initial public offerings and secondary offerings
  • Mergers and acquisitions, including public M&A
  • Privatizations
  • Private equity

She also advises listed companies across a full range of industries on regulatory and compliance as well as corporate governance matters.

Ms. Yeung, a native mandarin speaker, was born and raised in China, and received her legal education in China and Hong Kong, so brings a strong understanding of Chinese culture and business practice to her work. She regularly leads global teams of market leading-colleagues from across the firm to efficiently and seamlessly address Chinese clients’ needs.

She served as the company secretary of Bank of China from 2008-2015.

Ms. Yeung speaks at seminars regarding the rules governing the securities listings on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and corporate governance.

Ms. Yeung's experience includes advising:

  • The underwriters on the HK$1.014 billion initial public offering of shares on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for JF Wealth, a leading online investment decision-making solution provider in China  
  • Tianqi Lithium, a leading global lithium producer, on its HK$13.5 billion (US$1.7 billion) H share initial public offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
  • Jinmao Property Services Co. Limited, the leading high-end property management provider in China, on its HK$825 million initial public offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
  • The underwriters in the secondary listing and US$1.07 billion initial public offering of Trip.com, a leading one-stop travel platform globally, on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
  • Connect Biopharma on its US$191 million initial public offering of American depositary shares on the NASDAQ Global Select Market
  • The underwriters on the US$140 million initial public offering of American depositary shares on the NASDAQ for Adagene Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company in China
  • The underwriters on the HK$1.824 billion initial public offering of H shares on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for Suzhou Basecare Medical, the leading innovative platform of genetic testing solutions for assisted reproduction in China
  • Kuaishou Technology, a leading content community and social platform globally, on its US$5.4 billion initial public offering and listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
  • Fulu Holdings, China’s largest third-party virtual service provider, on its US$115 million IPO of shares on the Main Board of Hong Kong Stock Exchange
  • The underwriters on the HK$5.46 billion initial public offering and listing of Guizhou Bank on the Main dayi Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
  • The underwriters on the HK$2.1 billion initial public offering and listing of Alphamab Oncology, a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to global development of innovative biologics for cancer therapy, on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
  • The underwriters on the HK$2.59 billion initial public offering and listing of Venus MedTech (HangZhou) Inc. on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
  • ESR Cayman Limited on its US$1.6 billion initial public offering and listing on the Main Board of Hong Kong Stock Exchange
  • Sinochem Hong Kong (Group) Company Limited and China Jinmao Holdings Group Limited on a placing of existing shares and issuance of new shares, respectively, with a total transaction size of HK$9.49 billion.
  • The underwriters on the HK$9.1 billion H-share initial public offering of Shenwan Hongyuan Group Co., Ltd. on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
  • The joint sponsors and underwriters on Jiangxi Bank Co., Ltd.’s HK$7.48 billion initial public offering of H Shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
  • The underwriters on the US$483 million initial public offering of American depositary shares of Bilibili Inc., an iconic brand of online entertainment for young generations in China, on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
  • Bank of Gansu Co., Ltd. on its HK$6 billion initial public offering of H shares on the Main Board of Hong Kong Stock Exchange, representing the first listed bank in Northwest China.
  • China Jinmao Holdings Group Limited on its HK$3.33 billion placing of existing shares and top-up subscription of new shares.
  • Hytera Communications Corporation on its acquisition of Sepura, a UK-based manufacturer of Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) digital mobile radios and LTE system solutions.
  • Kunming Dianchi Water Treatment Company Limited, Yunnan’s largest wastewater treatment and reclaimed water supplier, on its HK$1.41 billion initial public offering of H shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
  • Jilin Jiutai Rural Commercial Bank on its HK$3.46 billion initial public offering of H Shares on the Main Board of Hong Kong Stock Exchange, representing the second Chinese rural commercial bank to list in Hong Kong.
  • CICC, Haitong, and other underwriters on the HK$1.92 billion H-share initial public offering of Shanghai Dazhong Public Utilities (Group) Co., Ltd. on the Main Board of Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
  • The shareholders in the sale of the entire issued share capital of Kono Insurance Limited, an authorized general insurer in Hong Kong, to Zurich Insurance Company Limited.
  • GF Securities Co., Ltd., an A share company listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and the fourth largest securities firm in China by total assets, on its more than HK$32 billion initial public offering of H Shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
  • China Galaxy Securities Co., Ltd. on its US$3.1 billion (HK$23.98 billion) H Share placing, the largest follow-on offering in China and second largest follow-on offering in Asia in the year at the time of issuance.
  • Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd., an existing A share listed company on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the world’s second largest automobile glass manufacturer, on its more than HK$8.49 billion initial public offering of H shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
  • The underwriters on Hong Kong Broadband Network (HKBN)'s more than HK$6.67 billion initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. HKBN is Hong Kong’s largest residential fibre broadband services provider
  • Huishang Bank Corporation, the largest city commercial bank in Central China, on its initial public offering of 2.6 billion shares listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
  • New Century Asset Management Limited, the manager of New Century Real Estate Investment Trust (New Century REIT), the world’s first China-based hotel REIT and owns four five-star hotels in mainland China, on its Hong Kong initial public offering
  • Minmetals Land Capital Limited on its US$350 million offering of 5.5% guaranteed bonds due 2018 and 6.5% guaranteed bonds due 2023 listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
  • The joint financial advisers to Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust (Yuexiu REIT), on its acquisition of approximately 99% interest in Guangzhou IFC from Yuexiu Property Company Limited (Yuexiu Property) at the consideration of approximately CNY8.85 billion, which constitutes a very substantial acquisition and a connected transaction for Yuexiu REIT
  • Merrill Lynch Far East as sole financial advisor and underwriter on Sinopec Kantons’ HK$2.22 billion acquisition of interests in five joint ventures in the PRC from its ultimate controlling shareholder, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation and HK$3.49 billion rights issue
  • The underwriters on Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy’s initial public offering of one billion H shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising US$1.9 billion.
  • CITIC Securities Company Limited, China's leading investment bank listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange, on its initial public offering of H shares listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
  • The underwriters on Bank of China Limited’s initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange*
  • The underwriters on BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited’s initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange*
  • China Life Insurance Company Limited on its initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange, and the subsequent listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange*
  • China Power International Development Limited on its initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Echange*
  • Franshion Properties (China) Limited on its initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange*
  • Sinofert Holdings Limited on its convertible bonds issuance and share placing*

*Matter handled prior to joining Latham

Bar Qualification

  • Hong Kong (Solicitor)

Education

  • LLB (Hons), The University of Hong Kong, 1995
  • LLM, People's University of China, Beijing, 1988
  • LLB, Zhongshan University, Guangzhou, 1985