Kirkland & Ellis, alongside Links Law Offices, are counseling on what is set to be the largest Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) in five years. The IPO is being launched by Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), a prominent company in the electric vehicle battery industry, which is already listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. CATL aims to raise $5 billion through this public offering.
Linklaters and CM Law Firm have also been brought on board by the underwriters involved in the transaction. With these renowned law firms steering the legal aspects, the listing on the Hong Kong Exchange is anticipated to be significant both in scale and impact.
For a more detailed insight on the deal, you can read the full article on Law.com’s website. Note that the article is behind a paywall and may require a subscription to access.