Ricky Chow
Overview
Ricky Chow is a partner in the Hong Kong office of Kirkland & Ellis, practicing in the areas of initial public offerings, pre-IPO financings, Listing Rules-related compliance work and general corporate advisory. Prior to rejoining Kirkland, Ricky served as vice president in the Listing Division of The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, where he was responsible for the vetting and processing of listing applications, as well as pre-IPO enquiries relating to the interpretation of the Listing Rules.
Before his tenure at the HKEX, Ricky was an associate in the capital markets practice at Kirkland’s Hong Kong office from 2018 to 2021, during which he was seconded to the Asia-Pacific Global Investment Banking legal team at J.P. Morgan for six months.
Experience
Representative Matters
Ricky’s experience since joining Kirkland includes advising:
Equity Capital Markets
- The joint sponsors, CITIC Securities (Hong Kong) Limited and Citigroup Global Markets Asia Limited, and underwriters on the HK$7.08 billion initial public offering of Shenzhen Longsys Electronics Co., Ltd. (SZ: 301308, HKSE: 9976) on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 8, 2026
- Dajin Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (SZ: 002487, HKSE: 1081) on its HK$6.64 billion global offering and listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on June 5, 2026
- The underwriters on the NYSE IPO of Lufax Holding Ltd.(NYSE: LU), China’s leading technology-empowered personal financial services platform, that raised US$2.36 billion
- The underwriters in the US$400 million IPO and listing of JHBP (CY) Holdings (HKSE: 6998), a holding company for Genor Biopharma, a commercial-ready biopharmaceutical company that focuses on developing and commercializing oncology and autoimmune drugs
- Warburg Pincus as the largest shareholder in the US$1.6 billion initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange of their co-founded and controlled portfolio company, ESR Cayman Limited, a leading APAC-focused logistics real estate platform
- Shanghai Dongzheng Automotive Finance Co., Ltd., the only auto finance company with a dealership background in China, in its US$208 million H Share global initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
- The underwriters in the US$250 million initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange of Maoyan Entertainment, which is a platform providing innovative Internet-empowered entertainment services in China
- The underwriters in the US$376 million initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange of Wise Talent Information Technology Co., Ltd., the largest online talent acquisition services platform in China which operates Liepin.com
- Qeeka Home (Cayman) Inc., the largest interior design and construction online platform in China by market share in 2017, in the US$150 million initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
- Mobvista Inc. in its US$171 million initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Mobvista Inc. operates a leading technology platform providing mobile advertising and mobile analytics services to the app developers globally
- The underwriters in the US$180 million initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange of Tongcheng-eLong Holdings Limited, a leading online travel service provider in China
- The underwriters in the US$149 million initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange of Inke Limited, the largest mobile live streaming platform in China in terms of average monthly active streamers in 2017
- Chengdu Expressway Co., Ltd., in its US$128 million initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Chengdu Expressway Co., Ltd. engages in the operation, management and development of expressways located in and around Chengdu, Sichuan province
Ricky’s experience prior to joining Kirkland included advising:
In-House Legal & Compliance
Primarily supported the ECM department on capital markets and corporate finance transactions, including:
- The global offering and IPO of Nissin Foods Company Limited (HKSE:1475). Mizuho Securities acted as one of the two Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Managers, as well as the Compliance Adviser
- The renew of non-exempt continuing connected transactions of Chia Tai Enterprise International Limited (HKSE: 3839). Mizuho Securities acted as the Independent Financial Adviser to the Independent Board Committee and the Independent Shareholders
- Assisted in daily control room and general compliance matters, including the implementation of the firm's information barrier policies and procedures, surveillance of trade activities, remediation of regulatory issues and handling regulatory audits/inquiries and reporting
Equity Capital Markets
- The underwriters on the approximately US$510 million global offering and the initial public offering of WuXi Biologics (Cayman) Inc. on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
- Harmonicare Medical Holdings Limited, a private obstetrics and gynecology hospital group, on its US$205.1 million global offering and primary listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
- The underwriters in its US$238 million global offering and initial public offering of IMAX China Holding, Inc., one of the world’s leading entertainment technology and film companies
- CGN Power Co., Ltd. on its US$3.2 billion global offering and initial public offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
Debt Capital Markets
- Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC, a reputable luxury carmaker, on its tender offer and consent solicitation for its US$410 million Notes due 2021 issued in May 2011, its offering of GBP500 million 3.5% senior notes due 2020 and its offering of GBP 400 million 3.875% senior notes due 2023 on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange’s Euro MTF market
- Jerrold Holdings Limited, a specialist mortgage loan provider in the United Kingdom, on its offering by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Jerrold FinCo PLC of GBP100 million aggregate principal amount of 9.750% senior secured notes due 2018
- Hutchison Whampoa International (09/16) in its issuance of US$2 billion 4.625% guaranteed notes due 2015 and Hutchison Whampoa International (09/19) Limited in its issuance of US$1 billion 5.75% guaranteed notes due 2019
Post-Listing Regulatory Compliance
- Harmonicare Medical Holdings Limited (HKSE: 1509)
- Wuzhou International Holdings Limited (HKSE: 1369)
- FuShouYuan International Group Limited (HKSE: 1448)
Prior Experience
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd.
- Vice President, 2023–2026
- Assistant Vice President, 2021–2023
Kirkland & Ellis
- Associate, 2018–2021
Mizuho Securities Asia Limited
- Associate, 2017–2018
A&O Shearman
- Associate, 2015–2017
- Trainee, 2013–2015
- Legal Manager, 2008–2012
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Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
- Hong Kong, Solicitor
Languages
- English
- Cantonese
- Mandarin
Education
- City University of Hong KongPCLL2013
- University of KentLL.B.2008