Celine & Partners, PLLC is a boutique law firm, based in New York City, focused on sophisticated cross-border matters involving the U.S. and China. We advise public companies, sponsors, investors, and growth-stage businesses on securities transactions, regulatory strategy, complex disputes, and strategic corporate matters.
Securities Law & Capital Markets
We advise issuers, SPAC sponsors, and investors in high-stakes capital markets transactions. Our work covers structuring, regulatory positioning, disclosure strategy, and ongoing public company compliance under U.S. federal securities laws.
Representative matters include:
- Initial public offerings (IPOs) and follow-on offerings
- SPAC IPOs, de-SPAC business combinations, and extensions
- U.S. exchange listings and uplistings
- SEC reporting and periodic disclosure obligations
- Registration statements, proxy statements, and Exchange Act filings
- Corporate governance and securities compliance counseling
We approach each transaction with a focus on precision, timing, and long-term regulatory positioning.
SPAC & IPO Transactions
We have significant experience advising clients on SPAC and IPO transactions, including cross-border deals involving U.S. and China-based operating companies. From initial structuring through closing and post-transaction compliance, we guide clients through each and every stage of the process with careful attention to execution risk and market dynamics.
Our goal is not only to close transactions—but to position clients for stability and credibility as public companies.
Commercial Litigation
We represent clients in securities-related and strategically significant business disputes arising from capital markets transactions, corporate governance matters, and cross-border operations. Our litigation approach is disciplined and business-focused, aimed at protecting long-term interests while carefully managing risk and exposure.
We handle:
- Shareholder and governance disputes
- Securities-related claims
- Disputes connected to SPAC, IPO, and other capital markets transactions
- Cross-border commercial disputes
- Pre-litigation risk assessment and strategic dispute planning
Cross-Border Advisory (U.S.–China)
Cross-border transactions require coordination across legal systems, regulators, and advisors. We regularly counsel clients on U.S.–China transactions and operations, working closely with foreign counsel to address regulatory, transactional, and compliance considerations.
Our cross-border work includes:
- Capital markets and M&A transactions
- Investment and corporate structuring
- Regulatory coordination and risk assessment
- Market entry and expansion planning
Corporate & Strategic Counsel
We provide ongoing corporate advice to select clients, serving as trusted outside counsel on both operational matters and strategic initiatives.
Services include:
- Entity formation and structuring
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Commercial contracts and negotiations
- Corporate governance and compliance
- Ongoing advisory support
Our Approach
At Celine & Partners, we prioritize clarity, discretion, and careful judgment. We believe sophisticated matters require focused attention, thoughtful strategy, and steady execution. Our objective is to deliver advice that is not only legally sound, but commercially grounded and aligned with each client’s long-term goals.