HONG KONG, April 27, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Attorneys Carlton Ng and Maureen Wang have joined Dorsey & Whitney in Hong Kong, the international law firm announced today.
“Carlton and Maureen bring deep expertise in Hong Kong corporate markets,” said Janet Wong, Head of Dorsey’s Hong Kong office. “We are thrilled they have joined our office and bring their tremendous experience, further strengthening our strategic international capabilities.”
“Their addition enhances the depth of our Hong Kong equity capital markets practice and reinforces our ability to support clients on complex transactions,” said Rachel Han, Dorsey’s Hong Kong Office Capital Markets Partner and Co-head of Asia Capital Markets.
Carlton Ng joined Dorsey as Of Counsel in the Capital Markets and Corporate Compliance group. Carlton has substantial experience in Hong Kong equity capital markets transactions. He regularly represents issuers, sponsors, and underwriters in HK IPO, covering a wide range of corporate structures, including VIE arrangements and dual listings, as well as various listing regimes, including listings of specialist technology companies under Chapter 18C of the HKEX Listing Rules. He advises listed issuers on secondary equity transactions, including directional issuance, placing, and block trades. Carlton also represents international financial investors and financial institutions in their investments in new economy sectors, covering pre-IPO investment, cornerstone investment, and PIPE transactions governed by the Hong Kong Listing Rules.
He is regularly engaged to address complex or novel regulatory issues arising from listing applications, providing practical and solution-oriented advice to help issuers and sponsors achieve successful outcomes. Carlton also provides ongoing advice to HK-listed companies on corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Prior to joining Dorsey, Carlton practiced in a leading London-headquartered multinational law firm and a leading international law firm with strong Asia-Pacific roots.
Carlton received his Juris Doctor and Postgraduate Certificate in Laws from City University of Hong Kong and his Master of Laws in Civil & Commercial Law from Tsinghua University. He is admitted in Hong Kong SAR and the State of New York, USA.
Maureen Wang joined Dorsey as an Associate in the Corporate group. She focuses on helping issuers and sponsors navigate complex Hong Kong and cross-border capital markets transactions with clarity and efficiency. She advises on initial public offerings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, working closely with clients from early reorganization through regulatory review and successful launch. Maureen has experience across a range of sectors, including technology, new energy, manufacturing, and financial services. Maureen received her L.L.M. from City University of Hong Kong, her M.L.S. from Shanghai University, and her B.S. from East China Normal University. She is admitted in the State of California, USA, and has a PRC Legal Professional Qualification.
