Norton Rose Fulbright has hired Ethan Chen, formerly a partner at Kirkland & Ellis since 2021, as a partner to strengthen its corporate and capital markets practice in Hong Kong.
Dual-qualified in New York and the PRC, Chen is a capital markets lawyer advising companies and financial institutions on IPOs in Hong Kong and the US, involving M&A, financings, corporate structures, option plans, shareholder relationships and corporate governance. He also counsels dual listings in Hong Kong and US-registered equity and debt offerings.
Chen has a track record of corporate practice, with clients including global investment banks, unicorn startups, tech companies and leading consumer, industrials and real estate businesses.