Olivia Wang
Overview
Olivia Wang is a registered foreign lawyer in the Hong Kong office of Kirkland & Ellis. She focuses on corporate practices with a focus on initial public offerings in U.S. and Hong Kong capital markets, SEC compliance and general corporate governance.
Experience
Representative Matters
- Wynn Macau, Limited — Represented Wynn Macau, Limited (HKSE: 1128), a developer, owner and operator of destination casino resorts in Macau, on its issuance of US$600 million of convertible bonds due 2029 with an interest rate of 4.5%
- TH International Limited — Represented TH International Limited (“Tims China”; NASDAQ: THCH) on its acquisition of PLKC International (“Popeyes China”) to become the exclusive operator and developer of the Popeyes® brand in mainland China and Macau
- LAIX Inc. — Represented the special committee of the board of directors of LAIX Inc. (OTC: LAIXY), an artificial intelligence company in China that creates and delivers products and services to popularize English learning, in its going-private transaction
- TH International Limited (Tims China) — Represented TH International Limited (Tims China), the exclusive master franchise of Tim Hortons coffee shops for Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX: QSR) (NYSE: QSR) in China, on a convertible note financing by a leading global asset manager
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Kuke Music Holding Limited — Represented Kuke Music Holding Limited, a leading provider of classical music licensing, subscription and education services in China, on the initial public offering of American depositary shares on the NYSE that raised US$50 million
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JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. — Represented Credit Suisse and Barclays as sales agents in an offering of up to $100 million of American depositary shares by JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: JKS), one of the world’s largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers, through a registered at-the-market equity offering (ATM) program
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Leslie's, Inc. — Represented Leslie's, Inc. in its initial public offering of common stock
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JHBP (CY) Holdings — Represented 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
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Jiayin Group Inc. — Represented Jiayin Group Inc., a leading online individual finance marketplace in China, in its US$42 million initial public offering and listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market
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Huami Corporation — Represented the underwriters in the US$77 million follow-on offering of American depositary shares by Huami Corporation, an NYSE-listed smart wearables company in China
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HUYA Inc. — Represented the underwriter in the US$442 million follow-on offering of American depositary shares by HUYA Inc., an NYSE-listed game live streaming platform in China
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Shanghai Dongzheng Automotive Finance Co., Ltd. — Represented 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
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Chengdu Expressway Co., Ltd. — Represented 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
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360 Finance, Inc. — Represented the underwriters in the US$51 million initial public offering and listing on NASDAQ of 360 Finance, Inc., a leading digital consumer finance platform offering financing to underserved borrowers in China
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iDreamSky Technology Holdings Limited — Represented the underwriters, in the US$108 million initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange of iDreamSky Technology Holdings Limited, a leading mobile game publishing platform in China
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Qeeka Home (Cayman) Inc. — Represented 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
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HUYA Inc. — Represented the underwriters in the US$207 million initial public offering and listing on the New York Stock Exchange of HUYA Inc., the leading game live streaming platform in China
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Huami Corporation — Represented the underwriters in connection with the US$110 million initial public offering and listing on the New York Stock Exchange of Huami Corporation, a leading smart wearables company based in Beijing
SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) IPOs
- Vision Deal HK Acquisition Corp. — Represented Vision Deal HK Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), on its listing of shares (HKSE: 7827) and warrants (HKSE: 4827) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on June 10, 2022. This marks the second Hong Kong SPAC listing, the first Hong Kong SPAC listing led by promoters with substantial entrepreneurial and private equity background, and the largest Hong Kong SPAC listing by offering size at the time of listing
- Gobi Acquisition Corp. — Represented Gobi Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company affiliated with the PAG Group, which is one of Asia's largest private investment management groups, in its NASDAQ IPO that raised US$255 million
- Summit Health Acquisition Corp. — Represented Summit Health Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company backed by a group of healthcare and capital markets professionals, including Mr. Bo Tan, Mr. Ken Poon and Mr. Wei Fu, in its NASDAQ IPO that raised US$200 million
- Artisan Acquisition Corp. — Represented Artisan Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company associated with Dr. Adrian Cheng, in its NASDAQ IPO that raised US$339 million
- L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company backed by L Catterton, in its NASDAQ IPO that raised US$250 million
- ABG Acquisition Corp. I — Represented ABG Acquisition Corp. I, a special purpose acquisition company backed by Ally Bridge Group, in its NASDAQ IPO that raised US$150 million
- Poema Global Holdings Corp. — Represented Poema Global Holdings Corp., a special purpose acquisition company backed by Princeville Capital, in its NASDAQ IPO that raised US$345 million
- Silver Crest Acquisition Corporation — Represented Silver Crest Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company backed by Ascendent Capital Partners, in its NASDAQ IPO that raised US$345 million
SPAC M&A / “De-SPACing”
- AP Acquisition Corp. — Represented AP Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: APCA), a special purpose acquisition company, on its business combination with JEPLAN, Inc., a global leader in chemically recycled PET technology. The transaction values the combined company at an estimated equity value of approximately US$480 million on a post-money basis
- MoneyHero Group — Represented MoneyHero Group on its proposed business combination with Bridgetown Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: BTWN), a special purpose acquisition company formed as a collaboration between Pacific Century Group and Thiel Capital
- L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp. — Advised L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: LCAA), a special purpose acquisition company formed by affiliates of L Catterton, a leading global consumer-focused investment firm, on its business combination with Lotus Technology Inc., a leading global luxury electric vehicle maker that operates under the iconic British brand, Lotus. The combined business is expected to be listed under the ticker symbol “LOT”. The transaction values the combined business at a pro forma enterprise value of approximately US$5.4 billion
- TH International Limited (Tims China) — Represented TH International Limited (Tims China), the master franchisee and operator of Tim Hortons coffee shops in China, on its business combination with Silver Crest Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: SLCR), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company. The transaction values the combined business at approximately US$1.4 billion. This transaction was named “Deals of the Year 2022” by China Business Law Journal
- Poema Global Holdings Corp. — Represented Poema Global Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: PPGH), a special purpose acquisition company affiliated with Princeville Capital, on its business combination with Gogoro Inc., a global technology leader in battery swapping ecosystems that enable sustainable mobility solutions for cities
- Artisan Acquisition Corp. — Represented Artisan Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: ARTAU), a special purpose acquisition company founded by renowned Hong Kong cultural entrepreneur Adrian Cheng, on its business combination with Prenetics Group Limited, a global leader in genomic and diagnostic testing. This transaction was named “Deals of the Year 2022” by China Business Law Journal
- Magnum Opus Acquisition Limited — Represented Magnum Opus Acquisition Limited (NYSE: OPA), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, on its proposed business combination with Forbes Global Media Holdings Inc., the iconic business information brand
- Plus — Represented Plus (formerly Plus.ai), a global provider of self-driving truck technology, on its business combination with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. V (NASDAQ: HCIC), a SPAC, with a post-combination market capitalization of approximately US$3.3 billion
Prior to joining Kirkland, Olivia advised in the following transactions:
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Advised various multinational companies on cross-border restructuring transactions
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Advised various multinational companies on tax-efficient acquisition and holding structures in M&A acquisition transactions and post-acquisition integration
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Advised various multinational companies in setting up tax-efficient holding structures for China inbound and outbound investments
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Advised various multinational companies on tax issues associated with the establishment of joint ventures
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Advised various multinational companies on tax issues associated with global supply chain restructuring
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Advised various multinational companies on legal and tax issues associated with employee equity incentive plans
Clerk & Government Experience
United States Court of International Trade
Prior Experience
Baker McKenzie, Tax Practice Group
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Recognition
Salzburg Cutler Fellow in International Law
Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
- 2021, Hong Kong, Registered Foreign Lawyer
- 2017, New York
- 2016, People’s Republic of China (non-practicing)
Languages
- English
- Mandarin
Education
- University of Virginia School of LawJ.D.2016
Karsh Scholarship
Editorial Board, Virginia Tax Review
- Nanjing UniversityLL.B., Law2013