ALB: What kind of work has kept you busy in the past year? Christopher Bickley: Apart from some of the first-of-its-kind IPOs, such as Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation’s RMB46.2 billion IPO on the SSE Star Board, I‘ve also handled a number of significant M&A and privatisations such as Haier Electronics Group’s scheme of arrangement. Ensuring high-quality client services and creating contingency plans during covid time have also kept me busy. My roles as the head of office and board member mean I work closely with my fellow partners and department heads to ensure our clients’ needs are met, and our lawyers and staff are well-equipped during these challenging times.