RaymondWong
Partner
International Corporate and Commercial
rwong@seyfarth.com
Ray solves complex problems efficiently and effectively for his clients in cross-border environments.
More About Ray
Cross-border transactions are becoming more complex and time-intensive. Ray is well-equipped, knowledgeable, and resourceful to lead and assist clients navigating transactions in an efficient and effective manner. He aims to serve his international and domestic clients with due care and diligence in order to maintain a long term relationship with them.
Ray has spent more than two decades working in China, the US, the UK, and Canada on a wide range of cross-border transactions and other corporate matters. Ray has significant experience in corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, general corporate and commercial matters, corporate strategies, IPOs, regulatory compliance, and public takeovers. Many of his clients appreciate his personal, pragmatic approach to solving their problems, as well as his strong business acumen.
Ray has substantial experience in cross-border mergers and acquisitions in the energy & natural resources and real estate sectors. Ray has also advised on offerings and listings on the London, New York, Luxembourg, Irish, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo Stock Exchanges, many of which represent milestone transactions. He is also an accredited general mediator of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre and the Law Society of Hong Kong.
Ray follows the latest developments in law. This includes the study and application of laws relating to cannabis, fintech, cryptocurrency, PPP, and the "Belt and Road Initiative," etc. He takes full advantage of Seyfarth's global platform and works closely with Seyfarth's US and international offices, and as a result is able to offer his clients a full range of expertise.
Ray enjoys working with his Seyfarth colleagues from around the world, across various practice areas of the law. He is proud to collaborate with top-notch, talented attorneys across the spectrum.
Seyfarth’s Hong Kong office is a local law firm registered with The Law Society of Hong Kong, with lawyers licensed to practise in multiple jurisdictions including Hong Kong, Mainland China, Australia, Scotland, Ireland, England & Wales, and Italy.
Ray has spent more than two decades working in China, the US, the UK, and Canada on a wide range of cross-border transactions and other corporate matters. Ray has significant experience in corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, general corporate and commercial matters, corporate strategies, IPOs, regulatory compliance, and public takeovers. Many of his clients appreciate his personal, pragmatic approach to solving their problems, as well as his strong business acumen.
Ray has substantial experience in cross-border mergers and acquisitions in the energy & natural resources and real estate sectors. Ray has also advised on offerings and listings on the London, New York, Luxembourg, Irish, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo Stock Exchanges, many of which represent milestone transactions. He is also an accredited general mediator of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre and the Law Society of Hong Kong.
Ray follows the latest developments in law. This includes the study and application of laws relating to cannabis, fintech, cryptocurrency, PPP, and the "Belt and Road Initiative," etc. He takes full advantage of Seyfarth's global platform and works closely with Seyfarth's US and international offices, and as a result is able to offer his clients a full range of expertise.
Ray enjoys working with his Seyfarth colleagues from around the world, across various practice areas of the law. He is proud to collaborate with top-notch, talented attorneys across the spectrum.
Seyfarth’s Hong Kong office is a local law firm registered with The Law Society of Hong Kong, with lawyers licensed to practise in multiple jurisdictions including Hong Kong, Mainland China, Australia, Scotland, Ireland, England & Wales, and Italy.
- LLD, East China University of Political Science and Law
Economic Law - LLM, The University of Hong Kong
Chinese Law - MA, City University London
Law - PgDL, University of Oxford
Law - CPE, City University London
Law - BEng ACGI, Imperial College London
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Hong Kong
- Ireland
- Solicitor, England and Wales
Related Key Industries
Related Regions
- Represented Beng Soon Machinery Holdings Limited, a major Singapore-based construction company in its global offering on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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Represented a renowned car dealership shop in respect of its disposal of shares of a group of 4S store operating companies to a Hong Kong Main Board listed company.
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Represented Persta Resources Inc. since its listing on various matters including compliance and issuing unlisted warrants to Macquarie Bank.
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Represented Pantronic Holdings Limited since its listing on recent acquisitions and disposal of assets.
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Represented Sears Holdings Corporation in its bankruptcy, corporate reorganisation and financial restructuring.
- Represented the seller in its disposal of a Hong Kong-based PCB (printed circuit board) manufacturer for a consideration of HK $600 million.
- Represented a Nasdaq-listed human resources company in its Hong Kong and China restructuring.
- Represented a listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in establishing a joint venture for its investment in the Asia Pacific region.
Related Trends
Related News & Insights
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Recognition
09/12/2024
Seyfarth’s Hong Kong Team Recognized in IFLR1000 2024 Rankings
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Legal Update
Sep 5, 2024
HKEx’s Enhanced Climate Disclosure Requirements
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Attorney Publication
09/05/2024
Raymond Wong and Sherman Chan Article on Hong Kong Climate Disclosure Requirements Published by Corporate Disclosures
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Legal Update
Jun 21, 2024
2024 Company Law Changes in China: What Foreign Investors Need to Know Before July 1
- Ranked in IFLR1000 as “Highly Regarded Lawyer” in Capital Markets: Equity by the Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC (2024)
- Ranked in IFLR1000 as “Highly Regarded Lawyer” in Mergers & Acquisitions by the Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC (2024)
- Ranked as a IFLR1000 Leading Mergers and Acquisitions Lawyer (2013 - present) by the Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC
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Ranked as a IFLR1000 Leading Equity Capital Markets Lawyer (2016 - present) by the Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC
- The Law Society of Hong Kong, accredited General Mediator
- Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, accredited General Mediator
- Appointed Civil Celebrant of Marriages in Hong Kong
- Co-Author, “HKEx’s Enhanced Climate Disclosure Requirements,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 5, 2024)
- Co-Author, “2024 Company Law Changes in China: What Foreign Investors Need to Know Before July 1,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 21, 2024)
- Co-Author, "US-China Trade: Outbound Investment Control Regime in Sensitive Technologies," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 11, 2023)
- Co-Author, "The Implementation of China’s Trial Measures for the Administration of Overseas Issuance and Listing of Securities by Domestic Enterprises," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 30, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Further Guidance on Enhanced ESG Disclosures in Hong Kong Financial Markets," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 11, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Recent Trends in Telemedicine in China," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 10, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Outlook of China’s Health Care Sector in Light of COVID-19," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 9, 2020)
- Co-Author, "CFIUS: Are Chinese Investments Still Welcome?," Hong Kong Lawyer (March 2019)
- Quoted, "Seyfarth Shaw: Hong Kong climate disclosure requirements," Corporate Disclosures (September 5, 2024)
- Quoted on the Legal and Business news from the International Bar Association - October/November 2017 - Debt concerns prompt greater scrutiny of China’s entrepreneurs (20 October 2017)
- Seyfarth Continues Growth in Hong Kong, Adds Partner Raymond Wong (August 29, 2017)
- China-Britain Business Council, former board member
- American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, S-HK Policy Working Group
- Council for the Promotion of Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Cooperation, Vice Director of the Legal Commission
"Excellent lawyer" —Persta Resources, Inc.
"One of the best corporate lawyers in HK" —SNH Global Holdings Limited
Ray solves complex problems efficiently and effectively for his clients in cross-border environments.
More About Ray
Cross-border transactions are becoming more complex and time-intensive. Ray is well-equipped, knowledgeable, and resourceful to lead and assist clients navigating transactions in an efficient and effective manner. He aims to serve his international and domestic clients with due care and diligence in order to maintain a long term relationship with them.
Ray has spent more than two decades working in China, the US, the UK, and Canada on a wide range of cross-border transactions and other corporate matters. Ray has significant experience in corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, general corporate and commercial matters, corporate strategies, IPOs, regulatory compliance, and public takeovers. Many of his clients appreciate his personal, pragmatic approach to solving their problems, as well as his strong business acumen.
Ray has substantial experience in cross-border mergers and acquisitions in the energy & natural resources and real estate sectors. Ray has also advised on offerings and listings on the London, New York, Luxembourg, Irish, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo Stock Exchanges, many of which represent milestone transactions. He is also an accredited general mediator of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre and the Law Society of Hong Kong.
Ray follows the latest developments in law. This includes the study and application of laws relating to cannabis, fintech, cryptocurrency, PPP, and the "Belt and Road Initiative," etc. He takes full advantage of Seyfarth's global platform and works closely with Seyfarth's US and international offices, and as a result is able to offer his clients a full range of expertise.
Ray enjoys working with his Seyfarth colleagues from around the world, across various practice areas of the law. He is proud to collaborate with top-notch, talented attorneys across the spectrum.
Seyfarth’s Hong Kong office is a local law firm registered with The Law Society of Hong Kong, with lawyers licensed to practise in multiple jurisdictions including Hong Kong, Mainland China, Australia, Scotland, Ireland, England & Wales, and Italy.
Ray has spent more than two decades working in China, the US, the UK, and Canada on a wide range of cross-border transactions and other corporate matters. Ray has significant experience in corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, general corporate and commercial matters, corporate strategies, IPOs, regulatory compliance, and public takeovers. Many of his clients appreciate his personal, pragmatic approach to solving their problems, as well as his strong business acumen.
Ray has substantial experience in cross-border mergers and acquisitions in the energy & natural resources and real estate sectors. Ray has also advised on offerings and listings on the London, New York, Luxembourg, Irish, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo Stock Exchanges, many of which represent milestone transactions. He is also an accredited general mediator of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre and the Law Society of Hong Kong.
Ray follows the latest developments in law. This includes the study and application of laws relating to cannabis, fintech, cryptocurrency, PPP, and the "Belt and Road Initiative," etc. He takes full advantage of Seyfarth's global platform and works closely with Seyfarth's US and international offices, and as a result is able to offer his clients a full range of expertise.
Ray enjoys working with his Seyfarth colleagues from around the world, across various practice areas of the law. He is proud to collaborate with top-notch, talented attorneys across the spectrum.
Seyfarth’s Hong Kong office is a local law firm registered with The Law Society of Hong Kong, with lawyers licensed to practise in multiple jurisdictions including Hong Kong, Mainland China, Australia, Scotland, Ireland, England & Wales, and Italy.
- LLD, East China University of Political Science and Law
Economic Law - LLM, The University of Hong Kong
Chinese Law - MA, City University London
Law - PgDL, University of Oxford
Law - CPE, City University London
Law - BEng ACGI, Imperial College London
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Hong Kong
- Ireland
- Solicitor, England and Wales
Related Key Industries
Related Regions
- Represented Beng Soon Machinery Holdings Limited, a major Singapore-based construction company in its global offering on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
-
Represented a renowned car dealership shop in respect of its disposal of shares of a group of 4S store operating companies to a Hong Kong Main Board listed company.
-
Represented Persta Resources Inc. since its listing on various matters including compliance and issuing unlisted warrants to Macquarie Bank.
-
Represented Pantronic Holdings Limited since its listing on recent acquisitions and disposal of assets.
-
Represented Sears Holdings Corporation in its bankruptcy, corporate reorganisation and financial restructuring.
- Represented the seller in its disposal of a Hong Kong-based PCB (printed circuit board) manufacturer for a consideration of HK $600 million.
- Represented a Nasdaq-listed human resources company in its Hong Kong and China restructuring.
- Represented a listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in establishing a joint venture for its investment in the Asia Pacific region.
Related Trends
Related News & Insights
-
Recognition
09/12/2024
Seyfarth’s Hong Kong Team Recognized in IFLR1000 2024 Rankings
-
Legal Update
Sep 5, 2024
HKEx’s Enhanced Climate Disclosure Requirements
-
Attorney Publication
09/05/2024
Raymond Wong and Sherman Chan Article on Hong Kong Climate Disclosure Requirements Published by Corporate Disclosures
-
Legal Update
Jun 21, 2024
2024 Company Law Changes in China: What Foreign Investors Need to Know Before July 1
- Ranked in IFLR1000 as “Highly Regarded Lawyer” in Capital Markets: Equity by the Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC (2024)
- Ranked in IFLR1000 as “Highly Regarded Lawyer” in Mergers & Acquisitions by the Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC (2024)
- Ranked as a IFLR1000 Leading Mergers and Acquisitions Lawyer (2013 - present) by the Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC
-
Ranked as a IFLR1000 Leading Equity Capital Markets Lawyer (2016 - present) by the Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC
- The Law Society of Hong Kong, accredited General Mediator
- Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, accredited General Mediator
- Appointed Civil Celebrant of Marriages in Hong Kong
- Co-Author, “HKEx’s Enhanced Climate Disclosure Requirements,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 5, 2024)
- Co-Author, “2024 Company Law Changes in China: What Foreign Investors Need to Know Before July 1,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 21, 2024)
- Co-Author, "US-China Trade: Outbound Investment Control Regime in Sensitive Technologies," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 11, 2023)
- Co-Author, "The Implementation of China’s Trial Measures for the Administration of Overseas Issuance and Listing of Securities by Domestic Enterprises," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 30, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Further Guidance on Enhanced ESG Disclosures in Hong Kong Financial Markets," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 11, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Recent Trends in Telemedicine in China," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 10, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Outlook of China’s Health Care Sector in Light of COVID-19," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 9, 2020)
- Co-Author, "CFIUS: Are Chinese Investments Still Welcome?," Hong Kong Lawyer (March 2019)
- Quoted, "Seyfarth Shaw: Hong Kong climate disclosure requirements," Corporate Disclosures (September 5, 2024)
- Quoted on the Legal and Business news from the International Bar Association - October/November 2017 - Debt concerns prompt greater scrutiny of China’s entrepreneurs (20 October 2017)
- Seyfarth Continues Growth in Hong Kong, Adds Partner Raymond Wong (August 29, 2017)
- China-Britain Business Council, former board member
- American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, S-HK Policy Working Group
- Council for the Promotion of Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Cooperation, Vice Director of the Legal Commission
"Excellent lawyer" —Persta Resources, Inc.
"One of the best corporate lawyers in HK" —SNH Global Holdings Limited