Paul Hastings Wins Two Deal of the Year Awards From China Business Law Journal
March 04, 2026
Paul Hastings has been recognized by the China Business Law Journal with two Equity Capital Markets Deal of the Year awards for advising on two Hong Kong IPOs: condiments giant Foshan Haitian’s $1.3 billion listing and iPhone touch-screen cover producer Lens Technology’s $611 million listing.
The awards honor “the most exceptional legal professionals and firms in China” for their roles in “the landmark China-related deals and cases of 2025.”
Paul Hastings advised China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley Asia and other underwriters on the Haitian deal. On the Lens Technology deal, the firm advised CITIC Securities, CLSA, Merrill Lynch and other underwriters.
The IPOs were listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
The teams on both deals were led by founding partner and chair of Greater China Raymond Li and corporate partner Steven Hsu.
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