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Detailed introduction
James Lin serves as a senior partner at Beijing Dacheng Law Offices, LLP ("Dacheng") and holds a prominent role as a joint leader and distinguished member of Dacheng's Capital Market Professional & Industry Committee, Dacheng's Technology Media & Telecom (TMT) Industry Committee, and Dacheng's Environment, Energy & Natural Resources (ESG) Industry Committee respectively.
With an illustrious career spanning over 30 years, James Lin is a seasoned cross-border lawyer whose expertise encompasses a wide array of legal domains. His primary focus lies in facilitating domestic and foreign listings, including initial public offerings, back-door listings, and Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) transactions. Furthermore, he specializes in refinancing, mergers and acquisitions, material assets reorganization of listed companies, pre-bankruptcy restructuring, reorganization, and liquidation of both listed and non-listed entities.
James Lin is recognized for his proficiency in corporate governance, stock incentives for listed companies, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance, cyber security and data compliance, as well as wealth management for high-net-worth clients. His capabilities extend to the design and implementation of family trusts, disputes resolution in civil, commercial, and family cases, cross-border disputes resolution, private equity investment, pre-listing restructuring, and the construction of red chip structures.
His multifaceted expertise underscores his comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape, making him a trusted advisor in complex legal matters across diverse business sectors.
Within the realm of securities issuance and listing, James Lin, as legal advisor to the issuer, has played a pivotal role in an array of noteworthy cases. Notable instances include his involvement in share offering and listing proceedings for esteemed entities such as China Energy Construction Co., LTD. (03996.HK), China Aviation Technology Industry Co., LTD. (2357.HK), Shanghai Lianhua Supermarket Co., LTD. (0980.HK), Xiamen International Port Co., LTD. (3378.HK), Zhengzhou Gas Co., LTD. (3928.HK), Ningbo Xianfeng New Materials Co., LTD. (300163.SZ), Great Wall Motor Co., LTD. (2333.HK), Jiangsu Runbang Heavy Industry Co., LTD. (002483.SZ), Tianhua Sunshine Holdings Co., LTD. (SKYS. Nasdaq), Zhongbang Landscape Environment Limited (1855.HK), and XXF Group Holdings Limited (2473.HK).
Moreover, James Lin's team demonstrated expertise in facilitating Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) issuance, exemplified by their role in the secondary listing of AP Memory Technology Co., Ltd. on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. An especially noteworthy accomplishment is the team's instrumental assistance to XXF Group Holdings Limited, ensuring seamless compliance with the new overseas listing regulations set forth by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), thereby establishing the entity as one of the first enterprises to successfully navigate the regulatory landscape following the regulatory updates. James Lin, along with his esteemed team, boasts decades of dedicated involvement in the capital market, particularly in the capacity of legal adviser to issuers. Leveraging an extensive background in international law firms, James Lin brings forth a wealth of experience, fluency in English, and a profound understanding of diverse industries. He has taken a leadership role in drafting English prospectuses for numerous H-share and Red-chip share Initial Public Offering (IPO) projects, pioneering a process in which Chinese lawyers meticulously craft overseas listing prospectuses. This groundbreaking approach has garnered high praise and recognition from both clients and strategic partners alike.
Beyond his contributions to the capital market, James Lin stands as a senior specialist in the domain of family wealth management and inheritance. In recent years, he has been intricately involved in a multitude of cases pertaining to entrepreneurs' assets and wealth inheritance. This comprehensive involvement encompasses family office management, trust establishment, private fund operations, and other capital-related compliance business. James Lin's strategic acumen and representation skills have shone particularly in complex areas such as cross-border inheritance, post-IPO wealth management, tax identity planning, the establishment of charitable trusts and foundations, as well as the operation of Funds of Funds (FOF). His performance has garnered accolades from both domestic and international clients.
In the sphere of environmental, social, and governance (ESG), James Lin has played an integral role in due diligence processes and the drafting of pertinent ESG chapters and reports for numerous IPO and post-IPO annual reports projects. This engagement underscores his commitment to providing clients with comprehensive professional guidance and services, addressing legal, compliance, and financing considerations within the ESG framework.
James Lin is an alumnus of Peking University and East China University of Political Science and Law, demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence in the legal domain. Prior to his esteemed tenure at Dacheng, he honed his legal acumen during a four-year tenure at Simmons & Simmons, a globally recognized international law firm. This experience equipped him with a robust foundation of theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.
James Lin was recently selected in "The Legal 500 2025 Greater China Capital Market Specially Recommended Lawyers List". From 2016 to 2021, James Lin consistently earned recognition for his exceptional legal prowess, securing placements in the LEGAL BAND China Top Lawyers List and the Securities and Capital Market Outstanding Lawyers List, as conferred by prominent international legal media. His consistent inclusion in the Who's Who International Legal Professional List over several earlier years further attests to the depth of his expertise and standing within the legal community.
James Lin's educational background, combined with his experience at a prestigious international law firm and ongoing recognition from industry authorities, underscores his dedication to excellence and places him among the distinguished legal professionals in China.
James Lin currently holds positions in various influential institutions, affirming his standing as a respected professional in the legal and financial domains. Presently, he serves as an External Expert Committee Member of Huafu Securities Co., Ltd. Additionally, he has assumed the roles of Adjunct Professor and External Master Supervisor at East China University of Political Science and Law, as well as External Master Supervisor at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law.
Beyond academia, James Lin contributes his expertise as an Executive Director of the China Association for Quality Promotion and holds the position of Special Legal Advisor to the Fujian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. Further, he plays a pivotal role in the reserve talents pool of renowned financial institutions, including China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC), Industrial Bank Co., Ltd., China Export and Credit Insurance Corporation, and other prominent entities.
These affiliations underscore James Lin's multidimensional contributions to academia, quality promotion, legal advisory services, and his active involvement in shaping the strategies of reputable financial institutions, demonstrating his commitment to excellence and leadership within the legal and financial sectors.
James Lin received the 'Data Compliance Officer' and 'Data Compliance Specialist' certificates from the China Cybersecurity Review Technology and Certification Center (CCRC) in January 2024 and the Shanghai Data Commerce Association in December 2023, respectively.
Red-Chips Listing and Refinancing Projects
- Represented XXF Group Holdings Limited (2473.HK) by providing special legal services on China's legal issues and prospectus craft of its application for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. An especially noteworthy accomplishment is James team's instrumental assistance to XXF Group Holdings Limited, ensuring seamless compliance with the new overseas listing regulations set forth by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), thereby establishing the entity as one of the first enterprises to successfully navigate the regulatory landscape following the regulatory updates. The company was successfully listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 9 November 2023.
- Represented ZONBONG LANDSCAPE Environmental Limited (Stock Code: 1855.HK) by providing special legal services on China's legal issues and prospectus craft of its application for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company was successfully listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 6 January 2021.
- Represented Golden Eagle Retail Group Limited (Stock Code: 3308.HK) on its HK $1.6 billion Hong Kong public offering, global placement and listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. As the company's legal adviser in China, James participated in and was responsible for the drafting of the prospectus, relevant due diligence, and legal advice in China. ABN AMRO and Goldbond Capital (Asia) Limited are the joint sponsors of this transaction, and the company was successfully listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
- Represented K W Nelson Interior Architect Group Limited (Stock Code: 8411.HK), a famous interior design company in Hong Kong, by providing special legal services on China's legal issues of its application for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company was successfully listed on the GEM of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
- Represented Haitong International Capital Limited by providing legal services for the restructuring of Shuntai Holding Group Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 1335.HK) and its red chip listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. As the Chinese legal adviser of the sponsor, Haitong International Capital Limited, James was responsible for the due diligence and Chinese legal advice on the company's rights and interests in China. The company was successfully listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
- Represented Texhong Textile Group Limited (Stock Code: 2678.HK) in providing legal services for its second application for the listing of and permission to deal in the senior notes in the aggregate principal amount of US $200 million five-year senior notes on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. As the company's legal adviser in China, James is responsible for the due diligence of the company's relevant interests in China and the issuance of legal opinions. Deutsche Bank AG, Singapore Branch, JP Morgan Securities plc and Standard Chartered Bank were the joint bookrunners and joint lead managers of the transaction. The company’s bonds have been successfully issued and listed.
- Represented KEE Holdings Company Limited (Stock Code: 2011.HK) in providing legal services for its Hong Kong public offering and listing on the main board of the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. As the company's Chinese legal adviser, James was responsible for the due diligence and Chinese legal opinions of the company in relation to its interests in China. The company was successfully listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
- Represented Sky Solar Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: SKYS) in providing legal services for its public offering and listing on NASDAQ. As the company's Chinese legal adviser, James was responsible for the company's due diligence and legal advice in China. The company has successfully listed on the NASDAQ capital market.
- Represented DLD Technology Co., Ltd. in providing legal services for its public offering and listing in the US OTCBB market. As the company's Chinese legal adviser, James was responsible for the construction of the company's VIE structure, red chip structure, due diligence of relevant rights and interests in China and legal advice in China. The company was successfully listed in the OTC capital market.
- Represented CITIC Securities International and Morgan Stanley Asia by providing legal services on the restructure and initial listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange of OM Holdings Ltd (OMH), one of the world's top ten manganese producers listed on the ASX. As the Chinese legal adviser of the sponsors, CITIC Securities International and Morgan Stanley Asia, James was responsible for the due diligence of the company's interests in China and the issuance of legal opinions.
- Represented Texhong Textile Group Limited (Stock Code: 2678.HK) in providing legal services for its first application for the listing of and permission to deal in the senior notes in the aggregate principal amount of US $200 million five-year senior notes on the Singapore Stock Exchange. As the company's legal adviser in China, James is responsible for the due diligence of the company's relevant interests in China and the issuance of legal opinions. Deutsche Bank AG, Singapore Branch was the underwriter of the transaction. The company’s bonds have been successfully issued and listed.
H-share Listing and Refinancing Projects
- Represented China Energy Engineering Corporation Limited (Stock Code: 3996.HK), a state-owned enterprise, by providing special legal services for its shareholding system transformation and application for listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for H-shares. This project is one of the largest IPOs on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange during that year.
- Represented Lianhua Supermarket Holdings Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 0980.HK) in providing legal services for the public offering and global placement of its HK $620 million H-shares. As the legal adviser of the company in Hong Kong, James participated in the restructuring of its business and structure in China and the draft of the prospectus for the company's listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company was successfully listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
- Represented BNP Paribas Peregrine in providing legal services for Xiamen International Port Co., Ltd (Stock Code: 3378.HK) in its HK $1.4 billion H-share placement, global offering and listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. As the Hong Kong legal adviser of the company's sponsor, James participated in the drafting, verification, and related due diligence of the prospectus. The company was successfully listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
- Represented Xinjiang Chang Yuan Water Group Co., Ltd., a subsidiary controlled by central enterprises, by providing special legal services for its shareholding system transformation and application for listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
- Represented BOCI Asia Limited and ABN AMRO Rothschild on the global offering of HK $2 billion worth of H-shares of AviChina Industry & Technology Company Limited (Stock Code: 2357.HK) and listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, As the Hong Kong legal adviser of the company's underwriters, James participated in the drafting, verification, and related due diligence of the prospectus. The company was successfully listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
- Represented Great Wall Automobile Holding Company Limited (Stock Code: 2333.HK) in providing legal services for its HK $1.6 billion H-share Hong Kong public offering, global placement and listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. As the Hong Kong legal adviser of the company, James participated in works for due diligence, restructuring and other legal advice. The company was successfully listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
- Represented Shanghai Qingpu Fire-Fighting Equipment Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 8115.HK) in raising about HK $30 million by way of H-share offering and placement for listing on the GEM of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. As the legal adviser of the company in Hong Kong, James provided legal services to the company, and the company has been successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
- Represented South China Capital Limited and Great Mega Capital Resources Limited in the placement of H-shares of Zhengzhou Gas Company Limited (Stock Code: 3928.HK) with a value of HK $110 million and the listing of the company on the GEM of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. As the legal adviser of the company in Hong Kong, James participated in the drafting, verification, and related due diligence of the prospectus. The company has been successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
- Represented Nomura International (Hong Kong) Limited in the public offering of HK $570 million worth of H shares of Zhejiang Glass Company Limited (0739. HK) and its listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. As the Hong Kong legal adviser of the company's sponsor, James participated in the verification of the prospectus and related due diligence. The company was successfully listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
- Represented Morgan Stanley Asia Limited and CICC International Holdings Limited in the global offering of US $5 billion worth of H-shares of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) and the simultaneous listing of the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the Main Board of the London Stock Exchange and the Main Board of the New York Stock Exchange, As the Hong Kong legal adviser of the company's joint sponsors, James participated in the drafting, verification, and related due diligence of the prospectus.
Private Investment, M & A and Cross Border M & A Projects
- Represented CIMC Vehicles (Group) Co., Ltd. to provide full range legal services for its acquisition of Shanghai Xinbaiqin Special Vehicle Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Kaizhuoli Hydraulic Equipment Co., Ltd., Tianjin Kant Logistics Equipment Co., Ltd., Tianjin CIMC Logistics Equipment Co., Ltd., and Qingdao CIMC Environmental Protection Equipment Co., Ltd.
- Represented Beidahuang Group Co., Ltd. as its general legal adviser on the acquisitions of assets and business of a Toronto listed company with intensive corn processing capacity in China and provided cross-border comprehensive legal services for Beidahuang Group.
- Represented Beidahuang Potato Group Co., Ltd. as its general legal adviser on the cassava starch and cassava fuel ethanol project of Beidahuang in Thailand and provided cross-border comprehensive legal services for Beidahuang Group.
- Represented Forebase International Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 02310.HK), which is listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, to successfully complete the acquisition of 100% equity of Best Dollar International Limited.
- Represented Texhong Textile Group Limited (Stock Code: 2678.HK), which is listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, to successfully complete the acquisition of 100% equity of Shandong Deyuan Yarn mill Co., Ltd. In this transaction, James’s team successfully designed the most appropriate acquisition structure and assisted in completion of nearly RMB600 million worth of transaction and debt offset and the acquisition at a purchase price of RMB3. The acquisition passed the foreign capital approval and anti-monopoly review, and successfully completed all legal procedures.
- Represented KTB Investment Group of South Korea to complete the overseas B round of private equity financing transaction of a famous domestic audio-visual website. In this project, James’s team, on behalf of KTB, the investor, provided full legal services for all contents of this cross-border private equity transaction (vie structure) (such as SPA, SHA, M&A and review and revision of legal opinions issued by the lawyer of the financing party). Huayi Brothers and other well-known overseas investment institutions also participated in this round of private equity financing transactions.
- Represented Sequoia Capital China to complete the pre-investment legal due diligence on the proposed chemical raw materials and chemical products manufacturing enterprise group. On the basis of the due diligence, James’s team systematically analyzed issues of the target enterprise group and proposed potential investment risks and / or solutions for the investment committee's decision-making.
- Represented Bohai Industrial Investment Fund to complete the pre-investment legal due diligence on the proposed non-bank financial institutions. On the basis of the due diligence, James’s team systematically analyzed issues of the target enterprise and put forward the potential investment risks and / or solutions for the investment committee's decision-making.
IPO, back-door listings, or Additional Issuance in China
- Represented Ningbo Xianfeng New materials Co., Ltd. (300163.SZ) on its application for listing on the Growth Enterprise Market of SZSE. As the legal adviser of the company, James was responsible for due diligence of the company's assets, business and interests, formulation of the restructuring plan and issuance of the lawyer's work report and Chinese legal opinion.
- Represented Jiangsu Runbang Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (002483.SZ) on its application for non-public offering of A-shares and listing. As the company's legal adviser, James was responsible for due diligence of the company's assets, business and interests, formulation of the issuance plan and issuance of the lawyer's work report and Chinese legal opinion.
- Represented Nanjing Jinying International Group in providing legal services for the listing of its commercial real estate through reverse merger of Nanjing Xinbai (600682.SH) and the major asset restructuring, replacement and equity acquisition of the listed company, including due diligence of the target shell company, formulation of the restructuring plan, drafting of the acquisition report and issuance of legal opinions.
- Represented Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Co., Ltd. (600305.SH) in the divestiture of its real estate development business. Represented Jilin Guangtong Network Co., Ltd. (836570) on its application for listing on NEEQ. As the company's legal adviser, James was responsible for due diligence of the company's assets, business and interests, formulation of the reorganization plan and the issuance of the lawyer's work report and legal opinion.
- LL.M., Peking University School of Law
- LL.B., East China University of Political Science and Law School of Law
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- Member of the International Who’s Who of Professionals
- Executive Director of the China Association for Quality Promotion
- Member of Industrial Bank’s panel
- External Member of the internal examination committee of Huafu Securities
- Advisor to the IPO Affairs Office of Jinjiang Municipal People’s Government of Fujian Province
- Visiting associate professor at Overseas Education College of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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