
Betty Wong
Biography
Practice Focus
Representative Legal Matters
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Advising Chong Hing Bank Limited (HKEx: 1111) in relation to a privatization proposal by its parent company, Yue Xiu Enterprises (Holdings) Limited, by way of a scheme of arrangement.
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Advised CICC, as financial adviser to a subsidiary of China National Machinery Industry Corporation (as offeror), on the proposed privatization of China Machinery Engineering Corporation (HKEx: 1829) for HKD 3.4 billion.
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Advised Hengxing Gold Holding Company Limited (HKEx: 2303) in relation to a privatization proposal taken out by Shandong Gold Mining Co., Ltd. (H Share) (HKEx: 1787) by way of a scheme of arrangement.
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Advised AVIC International Holding Corporation on the privatization of AVIC International Holdings Limited (H-share) (HKEx: 161) (delisted).
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Advised Asian Citrus Holdings Limited (HKEx: 73) on successfully resuming trading of its shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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Advised a Korean-based multinational conglomerate on its strategic investments in, divestments of, listed companies in HK.
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Advised Yuexiu Property Company Limited (HKEx: 123) on Guangzhou Metro's HKD 6 billion strategic equity investment in it, and its RMB 14.1 billion acquisition of majority equity interests owning "Yue Galaxy," Guangzhou PRC.
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Advised China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group Limited (formerly known as Evergrande Health Industry Group Limited) (HKEx: 708) on its USD 930 million acquisition of a majority stake in National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB involving SAAB Automobile AB, Sweden.
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Advised on the consortium formation of West Knighton Limited, and its privatization of Cityneon Holdings Limited (SGX: 5HJ) (delisted).
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Advised Spring REIT (HKEx: 1426) on its successful defense against PAG Real Estate's HKD 5.7 billion (USD 730 million) unsolicited takeover bid.
Professional Honors
- Acritas Star Lawyer (Hong Kong), 2019, 2021
Professional Associations and Memberships
- HK Institute of Directors - Member
- Law Society of Hong Kong - Member
Admissions
- Hong Kong (1999)
Education
- The University of Hong Kong (P.C.LL.) (1997)
- University of Hull (LL.B., Honors) (1996)
Languages
- Cantonese
- English
- Mandarin