Ma Zhou

Introduction

Ma Zhou is an equity partner at Commerce & Finance Law Offices. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Peking University and an LLM from Lund University, Sweden. Practising since 2001, Ma specialises in offshore listings, M&A, and private equity financing.

Ma demonstrates exceptional leadership in capital markets. Acting as the project leader, he has independently led over 70 offshore IPO projects, guiding dozens of Chinese enterprises to international capital markets.

His track record includes providing comprehensive legal services for ANTA Sports (IPO and bond issuance), and leading pioneering listings across various industries. Key highlights include:

• Simcere Pharmaceutical (First private pharma company listed overseas);
• Hidili Industry (First private coal mining company listed overseas);
• Kingstone Mining (First marble mining company listed overseas);
• Ausnutria Dairy (First HK-listed dairy company);
• Lancang Ancient Tea (First Pu’er tea company listed overseas);
• China Glass (First private glass manufacturer listed overseas);
• Sunshine Paper (First private specialty paper company listed overseas);
• Leon Inspection (First HK-listed internationally leading testing agency);
• Brain Aurora (First Chinese digital therapeutics company listed overseas).

Ma is renowned for his ability to solve complex restructuring and compliance challenges. He frequently devises innovative legal structures that become market precedents for subsequent transactions. His expertise and independent execution capabilities have earned him deep trust from clients and an outstanding reputation in the industry.