Ranked #1 by Chambers USA

Ms. Cai Xuewen is a member of the Global Management Committee and Executive Committee of Sidley Austin, Managing Partner for Asia Pacific, and Senior Partner in the Hong Kong office. She is also the Global Head of the China Corporate and Finance practice group. Ms. Cai's practice covers all aspects of Hong Kong-listed companies, including initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, securities-related offerings, acquisitions and counter-takeovers, and restructuring projects.

For many years, Attorney Cai has been ranked among the leading lawyers in Equity Capital Markets and Corporate/M&A in the Chambers Greater China/Asia Pacific Legal Guide, and has been recommended by the Asia Pacific Legal 500. Clients praise her as "knowledgeable, strategic, and possessing exceptional leadership," and she is highly respected. A Chambers client review states, "She is a true leader in the IPO market, unmatched by anyone." A 2023 client review states, "Attorney Cai is not only proficient in capital markets and commercial law, but her team has always been a strong support, possessing a thorough understanding of all matters involved." Clients consider her "a highly respected expert lawyer." Attorney Cai has 30 years of experience advising on IPOs. Market professionals believe she is "proficient in her field" and "has in-depth knowledge of all aspects of corporate law." Furthermore, she was selected for the 2024 *China Business Journal* "Legal Elite: Insightful Leaders" list, recognizing her outstanding performance in key management positions at law firms and in public service.