Clifford Chance advises Deepexi Technology on its Chapter 18C listing in Hong Kong

Global law firm Clifford Chance has advised enterprise AI firm Deepexi Technology Co., Ltd. on its initial public offering and listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, under the Exchange’s Chapter 18C listing regime for Specialist Technology Companies. Deepexi Technology is the first enterprise-level large model AI company in China to be listed in Hong Kong.

Deepexi Technology specialises in delivering enterprise large model AI application solutions, empowering enterprises to integrate their data, decisions and operations efficiently at scale.

Chair of China Practice and partner Tim said, “We are proud to have advised Deepexi Technology on its landmark Chapter 18C listing. As the first enterprise-level large model AI company in China to list in Hong Kong, this transaction builds on our leadership in advising high-growth tech companies entering the public markets.”

Tim co-led the transaction with partners Jean Thio and Virginia Lee, with support from counsel Claire Cao, senior associates Luyi Jiao and Yuhang Li, associates Hester Choi and Melinda Li, trainee solicitors Zhongxiao Cong and Ziyi Fan. Bryan Lu from Shanghai He Ping Law Firm * provided additional support.

Clifford Chance previously advised Black Sesame as the first Commercial Company to list under Chapter 18C in Hong Kong.

* Clifford Chance LLP and Shanghai He Ping Law Firm have established a Joint Operation in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone under the name Clifford Chance LLP and Shanghai He Ping Law Firm (FTZ) Joint Operation Office with the approval of the Shanghai Bureau of Justice.