Andrea Duan

Partner, Dubai Office. Head of Capital Markets and Investment & M&A

UAE

Biography

PRC-qualified lawyer focusing on capital markets, cross-border investment, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate matters in the UAE and the wider Middle East.

Previously practised at a “Red Circle” law firm, advising state-owned enterprises, listed companies, multinational corporations, and financial institutions on complex cross-border transactions.

Her practice covers cross-border capital markets, corporate finance, outbound investment, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and corporate structuring, including Hong Kong, U.S., and UAE capital-markets transactions, legal due diligence, transaction structuring, and the drafting and negotiation of transaction documents.

Case

  •  Advised China Southern Glass Holding Co., Ltd. (SZ 000012) on its RMB 600 million investment project in Abu Dhabi, including transaction structuring, regulatory compliance, legal due diligence, transaction documentation, and ongoing legal support.
  • Advised Jiangsu Tianyuan Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. (SH 603273) on its Abu Dhabi investment project, covering structuring, due diligence, compliance review and transaction documentation.
  • Advised Yongtaiyun Chemical Logistics Co., Ltd. (SZ 001228) on land lease and warehouse acquisition in Jebel Ali Free Zone, providing full-scope legal due diligence and transaction support.
  • Advised Shengtun Mining Co., Ltd. (SH 600711) on its mining investment project in the DRC, including structuring via DIFC entities, establishment of VIE arrangements, and drafting and negotiation of transaction documents.
  • Advised Zhejiang Jiuli Hi-Tech Metals Co., Ltd. (SZ 002318) on cross-border acquisition, including legal due diligence and merger control filing support.
  •  Advised Jiangsu CITIC Bo New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (SH 688408) on establishing a joint venture and manufacturing facility in the UAE.
  • Advised Synutra International, Inc. (SH 605388) on cross-border investment matters, including land leasing, construction arrangements, transaction documentation and corporate governance.
  • Advised Zhejiang Dafeng Industry Co., Ltd. (SH 603081) on cross-border investments and transaction documentation.
  • Advised BVI-listed Bovey Technology Co., Ltd. (HKEX: 1204) on overseas investment matters.
  • Advised on a USD 70 million investment by Mubadala Investment Company into a technology enterprise.
  • Advised Bagu Tobacco Technology FZ-LLC on establishing a manufacturing line in the UAE through technology and patent contribution, including licensing arrangements and regulatory compliance.
  •  Advised Jiangsu Ao Lai Te New Materials Co., Ltd. on cross-border equity acquisition and corporate restructuring, including structuring, documentation and transaction execution.
  •  Advised China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, China Railway 11th Bureau Group, and China Railway Electrification Engineering Group on legal due diligence of UAE counterparties in overseas investment projects.
  • Advised China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation on legal due diligence of UAE counterparties in overseas investment projects.

Capital Markets

  • Acted as counsel to the underwriter (AC Sunshine Securities LLC) in the Nasdaq IPO of Ambitions Enterprise Management Co. L.L.C.
  • Acted as counsel to the underwriter (Cathay Securities, Inc.) in a Nasdaq IPO project.
  •  Advised Aux Electric Co., Ltd. on overseas subsidiary due diligence and legal opinions for its Hong Kong IPO.
  • Advised Anker Innovations Technology Co., Ltd. on overseas subsidiary due diligence and legal opinions for its Hong Kong IPO.
  • Advised HKC Corporation Limited on overseas subsidiary due diligence and legal opinions for its A-share IPO.
  • Advised Guangdong Jingyi Furniture Co., Ltd. on overseas subsidiary due diligence for its NEEQ listing.
  • Advised Yongtaiyun Chemical Logistics Co., Ltd. on overseas subsidiary due diligence for its refinancing project.

General Corporate Advisory

Acts as legal counsel to the Middle East operations of leading Chinese enterprises, including Sinopec, Anta Group, Focus Media, Sinotrans, Zhejiang Seaport, Sinosure, Taiping Holdings, Bank of Communications, Henan International, SANY Group, Yongtaiyun, JD.com, Shengyuan, Hangzhou Thermal Power, Qilie Co., and Dubai Chinese School. Also advise China Merchants Shekou (East China), Huafa Group (East China), and Nantong Municipal Government on general corporate and regulatory matters.

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