Clifford Chance Advises on Auntea Jenny’s Hong Kong IPO.
Global law firm Clifford Chance has played a key role in the initial public offering (IPO) of Auntea Jenny (Shanghai) Industrial Co., Ltd., a major player in China’s booming freshly-made tea beverage market.
The company’s shares began trading this week on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
“We are proud to have advised Auntea Jenny on its listing in Hong Kong, which reinforces our Greater China IPO team’s market-leading expertise and track record. This milestone highlights the investor confidence in Auntea Jenny’s growth potential and the broader appeal of China’s consumer sector.” Tim Wang said.
The Clifford Chance team was led by Tim Wang, Chair of the firm’s China Practice, with partners Jean Thio and Virginia Lee also heading the effort. They were joined by counsel Lorna Lyu and a team of associates: Yaping Li, Tang Xiao, Edward Xie, and Ashley Sun along with legal analyst Lisa Yan.
Auntea Jenny is northern China’s top freshly brewed tea brand and ranks among the top three mid-priced tea brands nationwide. Founded in 2013 with its first store at People’s Square, Shanghai, the company pioneered blending grains with milk tea.
Today, Auntea Jenny operates over 8,000 stores across more than 300 cities in China and Malaysia. In 2019, it expanded into the mid-range fresh fruit tea market, fueling strong growth. In 2024, the brand unveiled its 5.0 identity, adopting “Modern Orange” and introducing the “Cheetah Lady” IP, celebrating free-spirited women.
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