Qing (Jason) Lin
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Qing (Jason) Lin

Associate
lin.jason@dorsey.com

Overview

JASON HELPS CLIENTS ACHIEVE THEIR BUSINESS GOALS AND PROTECT THEIR INTERESTS THROUGH CAPITAL MARKETS AND CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS, SECURITIES COMPLIANCE, AND VARIOUS CROSS-BORDER PROCEEDINGS.

Jason is an associate in Dorsey’s Beijing office and a member of the firm’s dynamic U.S.-China Practice Group. Jason focuses his practice in the areas of capital markets and corporate transactions. He has extensive experience representing issuers in connection with their IPOs and private placement offerings under the securities laws of United States and Hong Kong. He also often assists public and private companies in their corporate transactions including cross-border mergers and acquisitions, direct investments, and other general matters.

Jason is also experienced in cross-border compliance and enforcement proceedings involving U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). He has successfully represented Chinese clients in numerous high-profile investigations and enforcement proceedings involving insider trading and other types of securities related charges initiated by SEC or SFC. He is one of the few lawyers in China who is experienced in both cross-border securities transactions and enforcement proceedings.

Jason frequently counsels international public and private companies, private equity funds, financial institutions, and high net-worth individual clients in connection with their commercial transactions and dispute related matters. Prior to joining Dorsey, Jason practiced in New York City at two local law firms focusing on corporate and securities laws.

Education & Admissions

William and Mary Law School (J.D., 2016), Law School Scholarship; Editor of Journal of Women and Law

Renmin University of China (L.L.B., 2013), Graduate with honor

Admissions

  • New York

Languages

  • Chinese, English

Experience

Representative Experience

Capital Markets

  • Represented one of leading China-based cross-border supply chain and logistics service providers in connection with its proposed initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
  • Represented a Chinese leading gardening product manufacturer in connection with its proposed initial public offering on the Nasdaq
  • Represented a Chinese educational software supplier in connection with its proposed initial public offering on the Nasdaq
  • Represented a leading Chinese fin-tech company in connection with its proposed initial public offering on the Nasdaq
  • Represented Meihua International Medical Technologies Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: MHUA) in connection with their periodic reporting obligations and general corporate governance under US securities regulations
  • Represented Hailiang Education Group (Nasdaq: HLG) in connection with their periodic reporting obligations and general corporate governance under US securities regulations
  • Represented Puxin Limited (NYSE: NEW) in connection with their periodic reporting obligations and general corporate governance under US securities regulations
  • Represented Dragon Victory International Limited (Nasdaq: LYL) in connection with their periodic reporting obligations and general corporate governance under US securities regulations
  • Represented MDJM Ltd (Nasdaq: MDJH) in connection with their periodic reporting obligations and general corporate governance under US securities regulations
  • Represented ATIF Holdings (Nasdaq: ATIF) in connection with their periodic reporting obligations and general corporate governance under US securities regulations
  • Represented Shenzhen Breo Technology Co., Ltd. (SHSE: 688793) as its US legal counsel to conduct due diligence for its US securities compliance and overseas operations in connection with its initial public offering on the Shanghai Stock Exchange
  • Represented Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co., Ltd. (3898. HK) as its US legal counsel to conduct due diligence for its US operations in connection with its secondary public offering in China
  • Represented Huafang Group, Inc. (3611.HK), a leading social media and livestream application developer in China, on the due diligence and legal opinion of its operations in US, Europe and other jurisdictions in connection with its Hong Kong IPO
  • Represented a world-famous developer of data transfer application based in China on the due diligence of its economic sanctions issues under US, UK, EU, UN and Hong Kong laws in connection with its Hong Kong IPO application
  • Represented a leading lithography machine manufacturer in China on the due diligence of its operations and prior legal proceedings in US and issued critical legal opinion in connection with its listing application on the Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market
  • Represented a semi-conductor company in China on the due diligence of its US businesses in connection with its listing application on the Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market
  • Represented one of top China-based smart phone user system and service providers as its US legal counsel to conduct due diligence for its US operations and compliance in connection with its proposed initial public offering in China
  • Represented a designer and distributor of passive electronic components in China on the due diligence of its US business and operations in connection with its listing application on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange
  • Represented one of top China-based pharmaceutical companies listed on Nasdaq as its US legal counsel to conduct due diligence for its US securities compliance and overseas operations in connection with its secondary public offering

Corporate

  • Represented a manufacturer of composite polymer transmission insulators listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange as its US legal counsel in connection with its approximately USD$500 million proposed multi-phase greenfield investment of a factory and company in North Carolina, which includes provision of legal advices with respect to formation of corporation, acquisition of land, construction of facilities, employment and general corporate governance areas in connection with the project
  • Represented the largest river cruise operator in China in connection with its direct investment in the US and acquisition of certain cruise assets in Egypt
  • Represented an investor in connection with its over USD$20 million investment into X.AI, a startup company engaged in area of artificial intelligence founded by Elon Musk in 2023.
  • Represented one of largest bottled water and beverage manufacturers in China in connection with a wide range of general corporate transactions and corporate governance matters in the US and other overseas jurisdictions.
  • Represented Ingevity Corporation (NYSE: NGVT) in a wide range of commercial transactions, regulatory compliance matters and general corporate governance matters. 
  • Represented Franklin Covey Co. (NYSE: FC) in a wide range of commercial transactions and general corporate governance matters. 
  • Represented one of largest state-owned asset management companies in China in a wide range of overseas corporate transactions, including a sale of asset portfolio for over $30 million in the US
  • Represented Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc. to handle certain general corporate matters
  • Represented a leading private equity fund focusing on education industry headquartered in Beijing, China in connection with its acquisitions of multiple assets in the United States
  • Represented the management of a Delaware pharmaceutical corporation that is listed on the OTC Markets and its majority shareholders group in connection with their buyout of the corporation
  • Represented a leading Fin-tech company in China in connection with its reverse merger with a Nasdaq-listed company and issues relevant to the transaction
  • Represented a leading China-based online podcasting company's Hong Kong subsidiary in its acquisition of a California startup focusing on online content distribution
  • Represented a China-based private equity fund in connection with its acquisition of a California hotel for approximately $35 million
  • Represented a China-based venture capital fund in connection with its investment in a Hawaiian telemedicine startup

Enforcement & Compliance

  • Represented two Chinese high net worth individuals in a litigation at District Court of Central District of California in connection with over USD$20 million insider trading claims charged by the SEC, and successfully reached a settlement with the SEC with favorable terms to the clients
  • Represented a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange to handle and prepare for insider trading investigation conducted by the SEC
  • Represented a Hong Kong based smartphone software company to handle and prepare for financial and securities fraud investigation conducted by the SFC of Hong Kong
  • Represented a leading semiconductor and electronic component manufacturer based in Guangdong, China in connection with CFIUS and export control compliance matters under United States laws

Cross-border Commercial Proceedings

  • Represented the founder of one of the largest online retailers in China in a high-profile personal injury claim in the United States
  • Represented a reputable state-owned investment fund in the Chapter 11 restructuring proceeding initiated by a famous entrepreneur from China who owes billions of dollars to a number of creditors
  • Represented a class of creditors in a Chapter 11 restructuring proceedings of $600 million structured loan in connection with the development of a Las Vegas casino and resort
  • Represented a member of a celebrity family that founded a restaurant group in China in an ownership fight in front of a US court over certain world-famous artworks purchased in an auction

News & Resources

Legal Writings

  • The Takata Saga: Roadside Assistance for a Global Car Crash, INSOL World, United States, Q2, Q3, and Q4, 2018

Industries & Practices

Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring
  • Banking & Financial Institutions
  • Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring
  • Capital Markets
  • China
  • Corporate Governance & Compliance
  • Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Investment Funds
  • Investment Management
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Technology

Professional & Civic

Professional Achievements

  • Member, American Bar Association (ABA)
  • Member, New York County Lawyers’ Association (NYCLA)

Accolades

Diversity Inclusion Recognition 2023

  • Contributed more than 50 Diversity hours, 2023
Qing (Jason) Lin