Danny Kan
Partner
Danny is a leading M&A, capital markets and corporate compliance expert, known for his innovative solutions in complex cross-border transactions.
Partner
Danny is a leading M&A, capital markets and corporate compliance expert, known for his innovative solutions in complex cross-border transactions.
Languages - English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Jurisdiction - Hong Kong
Danny Kan is a partner at Stephenson Harwood, renowned for his expertise in advising conglomerates, financial institutions, investment funds, and start-ups on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising transactions, and corporate compliance matters. His unique background in software engineering and in-house counsel for a major Chinese financial group allows him to offer clients in the financial services and technology sectors not only sound legal advice but also practical solutions tailored to their commercial objectives.
Danny's practice spans advising on complex transactions involving Listing Rules, Takeovers Code, and pioneering transaction structures. He supports companies at various stages of their development, from early-stage financing to pre-IPO, IPO, and secondary offerings, as well as spin-offs and public takeovers. His client roster includes state-owned enterprises, sovereign funds, venture capital funds, and asset management firms, all benefiting from his strategic insight and commercial acumen.
Clients appreciate Danny's ability to navigate intricate legal landscapes and achieve successful outcomes, as evidenced by his role in high-profile transactions such as the merger of Cheung Kong Holdings and Hutchison Whampoa, and advising on corporate and commercial matters for firms like Alibaba, Citic International Assets Management, China Post, Coca-Cola, Philip Morris, SmarTone and Towngas. His involvement in the Hong Kong Law Society committees and previously as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in law and technology further underscores his commitment to advancing legal practice and technology.
Cheung Kong Holdings and Hutchison Whampoa | Advice on Merger of Spin-off Listing on Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Advising on the merger of Cheung Kong Holdings and Hutchison Whampoa, and the subsequent spin-off listing of Cheung Kong Property on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, involving US$103 billion assets.
A-share listed Xinjiang Xintai | Advice on Acquisition of Partial Offer
Advising Shanghai-listed Xinjiang Xintai in its partial offer to acquire 50.5% of the issued shares in Hong Kong-listed AAG Energy and to cancel 50.5% of its outstanding share options and restricted share units.
Coca-Cola | Advice on Strategic Partnership
Advising Coca-Cola on its strategic partnership with Kai Tak Sports Park.
Qatar Holding LLC | Advice on Acquisition of Equity Stake of Hong Kong Listed Company
Advising Qatar Holding LLC in respect of its two-tranche acquisition of an aggregate of 22.78% stake in Lifestyle International Holdings Limited, which operates the SOGO department store in Hong Kong and Jiugguan department stores.
Citic International Assets Management | Advice on Subscription of Shares in Hong Kong Listed Company
Advising Citic International Assets Management in respect of its conversion of convertible bonds in FDG Electric and the simultaneous subscription of shares in FDG Electric by Citic Pacific Limited, involving a whitewash waiver under the Hong Kong Takeovers Code.
IBM | Advice on Acquisition of Software Company
Advising IBM in respect of its acquisition of a Hong Kong software company.
New York-listed Medtronic Inc. | Advice on Strategic Investment in Hong Kong Listed Company
Advising New York-listed Medtronic Inc. in respect of its strategic investment in Hong Kong-listed LifeTech Scientific, involving: (i) an acquisition of shares from the substantial shareholders of LifeTech; and (ii) a subscription of two-tranche convertible notes issued by LifeTech which upon completion would increase Medtronic’s interest in LifeTech to over 51%.
China Post Hong Kong Limited | Advice on Overseas Joint Ventures and Investments
Advising China Post on its overseas joint ventures and investments.
Towngas Lifestyle Holding Company Limited and FSE Nova (China) Company Limited | Advice on Joint Venture Arrangement and Acquisition of an Insurance Brokerage
Advising Towngas and FSE Nova on establishing a joint venture and its acquisition of a Hong Kong insurance brokerage company.
