Our capabilities in the Chinese mainland capital markets are in the top tier. According to the China Capital Markets Legal System Development Report released each year by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and statistics published by the CSRC, the Shanghai Stock Exchange, and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, we have always been ranked among the best Chinese law firms in the securities table of capital markets (Chinese mainland) with respect to IPO, refinancing of listed companies, and mergers and restructuring of listed companies, among other securities mandates.
Capital markets is one of our core practice areas. We are among the first Chinese law firms to establish a capital markets practice. Over the past two decades, we have advised nearly 1,000 major Chinese companies on their onshore IPOs and other securities matters. With significant bench depth, outstanding expertise, and rich experience, we are able to provide full-service and all-round capital markets legal solutions for our clients. We are a perennial market leader regarding stock offering in the Chinese mainland and a longstanding occupant of the top place on the Chinese mainland IPO rankings. We have also been highly recommended by prominent international media or magazines, including Chambers Asia-Pacific, IFLR1000, and The Legal 500.
In many years of practice, we have established a close working rapport with securities regulators, stock exchanges, securities companies, audit and appraisal institutions, and listed companies to ensure highest-quality legal services for our clients.