Vincent Hao

Associate

Hong Kong

Vincent joined Reed Smith Richards Butler in February 2023 as an associate in the corporate team of our Hong Kong office. He qualified as a solicitor in Hong Kong in 2020. Vincent has advised on a broad range of corporate commercial matters, specialising in deal structuring and execution, equity and debt capital market transactions, and corporate compliance, including advice on equity and debt securities issues, mergers and acquisitions, general corporate matters, securities-related laws and regulations, compliance with Hong Kong listing rules and the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers, and commercial agreements. Vincent has also been involved in a range of capital market transactions, including supporting issuers and underwriters on equity securities offerings and compliance with Hong Kong listing rules.

Experience

Representative matters

Advising Chengdu Jingkai Asset Management Co., Ltd on the issuance of 7.7 per cent bonds due 2026 in the aggregate principal amount of CNY300 million.
Acted as Hong Kong legal adviser to Huaibei Public Utility Assets Operation Co., Ltd. in relation to its issue of CNY640 million 3.78 per cent bond due 2026
Acted as Hong Kong legal adviser to Gaomi Huarong Industrial Development Co., Ltd. in relation to its issue of U.S.$10.1 million 7.8 per cent free trade zone bond due 2026

Credentials

Education

  • University of Hong Kong, 2018, Postgraduate Certificate in Laws
  • Manchester Metropolitan University, 2016, Bachelor of Laws, Hons
  • Manchester Metropolitan University, 2016, Common Professional Examination
  • Manchester Metropolitan University, 2016, Graduate Diploma in Law, English and Hong Kong Law
  • Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 2012, Master of Science, Financial Analysis
  • Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 2005, Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management (Transportation & Logistics Management), Runner-up in Hang Seng Innovative Design Competition

Professional admissions & qualifications

  • Hong Kong

Court admissions

  • High Court - Hong Kong

Professional affiliations

  • Member of Law Society of Hong Kong

Languages spoken

Cantonese, Mandarin, English