Clay Huen

Clay is dual qualified in Hong Kong and China (Greater Bay Area) to practise law. He is a member affiliated to Shenzhen (Qianhai), China (under the Chinese law regime) and has been regularly practising law and rendering legal advices in the field in commercial law in the Greater Bay Area.

Clay is a seasoned practitioner with a strong practice in civil actions, cross boarders commercial dispute litigations and Hong Kong pre-IPO legal advisory. His major practice areas cover construction law, company and commercial law, interlocutory injunctions, land and conveyance matters and commercial crimes. Over the years, Clay has assisted many clients which have been listed companies and cross boarder enterprises. Clay is reputed and trusted by major companies and enterprises within the region.

Before being called to the Hong Kong Bar, Clay has over 14 years of engineering consultancy experiences on Highways engineering, infrastructure development and environmental evaluation works. He also contributes to the education industry in the capacity as a part-time lecturer in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, focus on transport planning and engineering training

Education

• University of Hong Kong (Bachelor of Science, 1995)
• University of Hong Kong (Master of Science, 1998)
• Manchester Metropolitan University (CPE, 2004)
• City University of Hong Kong (Postgraduate Certificate in Laws, 2007)
• Tsinghua University (Fundamental Chinese Law Certificate, 2021)
• Ministry of Justice of the PRC (Greater Bay Area Legal Professional Examination, 2021)
• Guangdong Lawyers Association/South China Normal University (Intensive Training 2022)

Community Services

• Chairman of the Appeal Tribunal Panel Buildings Ordinance (Cap.123)
• Legal Consultant for the Hong Kong Federation of Fujian Associations, (Northeast New Territories Sector) Legal Consultant of the Federation of All Sectors of Tsuen Wan Community Limited
• Individual Award, Home Affairs Bureau, 2014/15 Recognition Scheme for Provision of Pro Bono Legal Services
• Individual Award, Home Affairs Bureau, 2016/17 Recognition Scheme for Provision of Pro Bono Legal Services
• Free Legal Advice Scheme, Home Affairs Department & Duty Lawyer Service, 2013-2018
• Community Lawyer, Legal Advice Scheme for Unrepresented Litigants on Civil Procedures (Procedural Advice Scheme), Chief Secretary for Administration’s Office

List of Legal Opinions completed during IPO or transfer of listing exercise

Listed

• HKEX: 6669 - Acotec Scientific Holdings – China medical device company (Project Orchid) (Sponsors: Morgan Stanley / CICC)
• HKEX: 2680 - Innovax Holdings - Company is financial institution in Hong Kong. (Project DMJ) (Joint Sponsors: Innovax Capital / Sinolink Securities)
• HKEX: 8097 - Pinestone Capital Limited - Company is a Hong Kong-based financial services provider (Project Gryphus) (Sponsor: Altus Capital)
• HKEX: 2209 - YesAsia Holdings - International E-commerce platform operator (Project Kosmetopia) (Sponsor: UOB Kay Hian)
• HKEX: 3991 - Changhong Jiahua Holding - Company engaged in distribution and sales of IT products (Project Innvoation) (Sponsor: Dongxing Securities)
• HKEX: 9909 - Powerlong Commercial Group - Leading commercial operational service provider in China (Project Skylong) (Sponsor: ABC International)
• HKEX: 3718 - Beijing Enterprises Urban - Integrated waste management solution provider in China (Project Eco-city) (Joint Sponsors: Haitong International Capital / DBS Asia Capital)
• HKEX: 2180 - ManpowerGroup Great China Limited - Company involved recruitment business. (Project Chariot) (Sponsor: HauTai Financial)
• HKEX: 1897 - Million Hope Industries Holding - Company is construction engineering company. (Project Window) (Sponsor: VMS Securities)
• HKEX: 6862 - HaiDiLao Holdings - Company is chained hot-pot store in China. (Joint Sponsors CMB / Goldman Sachs)
• HKEX: 1985 - Microware Group - Company is a IT infrastructure solution provider. (Project Shiny) (Sponsor: Innovax Capital)
• HKEX: 1653 - MOS House Group - Company involved in selling of non-Chinese imported tile. (Project Burger) (Sponsor: Ample Capital)
• HKEX: 1982 - Nameson Holdings - Company involved in knitwear products manufacturing business (Project Knit) (Sponsor: CITIC CLSA Capital)

A1 Application Submitted

• Greatpower Nickel and Cobalt Materials – Supplier of new energy battery material (Project HX) (Sponsors: Haitong / China Securities)
• Gala Technology Holding - China mobile sport game developer (Project SlamDunk) (Sponsors: UOBKayHian)
• Auto Italia Holdings – Asset Management Group (Project Bee) (Sponsors: Altus Capital)
• HTDK Medical Holdings – High-value medical devices solution platform (Project Jade) (Sponsors: Haitong)
• Huayuan Medical Group Holding – Disposable non-latex gloves manufacturer/supplier (Sponsors: Huatai / BOCI)

Legal Opinion issued (in relation to SFO)

• To advise on the issue of RMB Shares or Chinese Depositary Receipts and listing on the Science and technology Innovation Board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange (Project H16)
• To advise on the issuance of RMB Shares or Chinese Depositary Receipts and listing on the Science and technology Innovation Board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange (Project Genesis)
• To advise on the issue of transfer of a listed company from the GEM to Main Board of Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Project Vanda II)
• To advise on the issue of disclosure of interest of its substantial shareholder under Part XV of the SFO
• To advise on the issue of preservation of secrecy under s.378 of the SFO (Project Skyfame)
• To advise on the issue of fit and proper person to act as director of a list company under the SFO (Project Skyfame)
• To advise on the issuance of certain notes to a listed company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Limited would fall within the definition of connected transaction set out under Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules (Project Rainbow)
• To advise on the issuance of the acquisition of the certain notes issued by the Notes Issuers is subject to the notifiable transactions requirement set out under Chapter 14 of the Listing Rules (Project Rainbow)

Selected Cases (Legal)

• CWL v KYH , FMCM 1394 of 2011, (matrimonial cases with asset over HK$100m)
• Re Cai Chiu v Zibo Greatex Textile, HCMP 3232 of 2014 , (mainland judgment reciprocal enforcement)
• Re Blackstone Mining Associates Limited, HCMP 1306 of 2014, (shareholder disputes)
• Invest Gain Ltd. V Novel Good Limited, HCA 939 of 2013
• HKSAR v Lai Kwok Hung, HCCC 389 of 2011, (prosecution of a murder case)
• HKSAR v SUMARSIH, HCCC 425 of 2012, (prosecution of a murder case)
• EED v GVD, FCMC 12304 of 2001, (Judgment Summons, matrimonial case)
• JAS forwarding (HK) Ltd. V Kurtis Home, DCCJ 2683 of 2012, (bankruptcy case)
• Chanfuk Yam Tso v Lew Kam Ming and othrs, DCCJ 3340 of 2012, (land disputes)
• Tsang Lai Chun Tong v Lo Wo Lun, DCCJ 3805 of 2012, (land disputes)
• Rich Village Ltd. V Grand Pride Holdings Ltd., HCA 867 of 2012, (cross border dispute, injunctions)
• Chan Kin Kay v Shanghai Industrial Urban Deve Group Ltd, HCA 1298 of 2012 (cross border dispute)
• Cheung Ying Lun & othrs v Karrie Trading Ltd & othrs, HCA 550 of 2010, (third party proceedings)