NAME: Zhen Chen
LAW FIRM: Llinks Law Offices
COUNTRY: China
PRACTICE AREAS: Capital markets, Corporate and M&A
Zhen Chen of Llinks Law Offices is our June lawyer of the month for his chief role in CATL’s secondary initial public offering (IPO) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX). With over 20 years of experience in capital markets, Chen spearheaded the team that advised CATL on its $6.4 billion IPO. The offering marks Hong Kong’s largest IPO in four years and is the world’s largest IPO in 2025 to date.
Chen is an experienced practitioner who has solidified his position as a key player in the equity capital markets, acting on numerous significant deals. For example, he advised on China Molybdenum's IPO and listing of H-Shares and A-Shares, and on Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium’s IPO and listing of A-Shares.
Chen is also a distinguished corporate and M&A expert with an extensive track record leading on multiple landmark M&A transactions. For instance, he advised on Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation's acquisition of Ssangyong Motor Company and INESA’s acquisition and restructuring of SVA.
Outside of legal practice, Chen currently serves on internal review committees of many securities companies such as Haitong Securities and Sinolink Securities.