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CRYSTAL ZHOU

Legal Counsel

Summary

Legal professional with strong expertise in corporate law, regulatory compliance, and contract negotiation. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving results, consistently adapting to changing needs. Known for excellent problem-solving skills, clear communication, and unwavering integrity. Ready to make significant impact by providing reliable legal guidance and support.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Legal Counsel

Antalpha Prime (HK) Limited
07.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded the Nasdaq listing process for Antalpha Platform Holding Company, managing all legal aspects to ensure successful public offering.
  • Conducted comprehensive due diligence, drafted and reviewed prospectus sections, and ensured compliance with SEC regulations and Nasdaq listing requirements.
  • Provided daily in-house legal counsel on a wide range of corporate matters, including regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, and corporate governance for a rapidly evolving financial technology company.
  • Collaborated closely with internal departments (finance, business development, compliance) and external legal advisors to mitigate risks and support business objectives.

Legal Manager

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Managed At-the-Market (ATM) offerings for US-listed companies, including preparing legal opinions, reviewing sales agreements, and drafting prospectus supplements.
  • Executed US IPO transactions by preparing FCPA/OFAC/AML due diligence questionnaires and FINRA questionnaires, conducting offshore legal diligence, and reviewing legal opinions, prospectus drafting, and comfort letters.
  • Orchestrated HK dual primary listings (by way of introduction) and primary listings (global offering), involving prospectus drafting, extensive due diligence, review of legal and data compliance opinions, and preparation and negotiation of underwriter agreements.

Corporate Paralegal

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
05.2018 - 06.2021
  • Collaborated with investment banks on HKIPO and USIPO corporate financing transactions (e.g., Pre-IPO investments).
  • Assisted in preparing filing and board documents (e.g., board resolutions and minutes), conducted legal due diligence and drafted prospectuses, announcements, and interim/annual reports.
  • Involved in fund financing work, reviewing board approvals, credit agreements, financing-related documents, closing certificates, and process agent letters.

Corporate Finance Executive

Deacons
11.2016 - 04.2018
  • Prepared due diligence questionnaires, board resolutions, and shareholder resolutions for HKIPO transactions.
  • Participated in due diligence work, including management, director, and third-party interviews.
  • Assisted in preparing submission packs (A1 pack) and contributed to prospectus drafting and verification.

Education

Master of Laws - Business Law

University of Berkeley
08.2021 - 05.2022

Master of Laws - International Economic Law

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
08.2015 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Laws - undefined

Donghua University
09.2010 - 07.2014

Skills

    Corporate transactions

    Corporate governance

    Legal research

    Contract negotiation

Legal Qualifications

New York Bar, Admitted in January 2023

Timeline

Legal Counsel

Antalpha Prime (HK) Limited
07.2024 - Current

Legal Manager

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
08.2022 - 06.2024

Master of Laws - Business Law

University of Berkeley
08.2021 - 05.2022

Corporate Paralegal

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
05.2018 - 06.2021

Corporate Finance Executive

Deacons
11.2016 - 04.2018

Master of Laws - International Economic Law

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
08.2015 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Laws - undefined

Donghua University
09.2010 - 07.2014
CRYSTAL ZHOULegal Counsel