International law firm Reed Smith (known in Hong Kong as Reed Smith Richards Butler) today announced the appointment of new partner Jason Toms to its global shipping group in Hong Kong. Jason joins with associate
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Jones Day Welcomes Mergers & Acquisitions Partner Chris Swift
The global law firm Jones Day has announced that Chris Swift has joined as a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice. Formerly a partner with Allen & Overy, Mr. Swift will be based in the Firm’s Hong
Read moreBaker Botts Represents Höegh LNG in a Project to Deliver LNG Receiving Terminal in Indonesia
Höegh LNG and Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) have signed terms for the LNG Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (“FSRU”) and mooring to form an offshore LNG receiving terminal offshore Labuhan Maringgai, in the Lampung province,
Read moreSimpson Thacher Represents Initial Purchasers in US$500 Million Senior Capital Securities Offering by Doosan Infracore Co., Ltd.
The Firm represented Citigroup Global Markets Limited, J.P. Morgan Securities plc, The Korea Development Bank and Woori Investments & Securities Co., Ltd., as initial purchasers, in connection with an offering of US$500 million aggregate principal
Read moreSNR Denton Advises Qatar International Islamic Bank on its Debut US$700 Million Sukuk Issuance
SNR Denton has acted on behalf of Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) in connection with its successful debut US$700 million Sukuk issue. The transaction represents QIIB’s first international debt capital markets issuance
Read moreHarneys Hong Kong Adds to Funds Team in Asia
Harneys is pleased to announce the addition of partner Lisa Pearce and associate Leanne Tunney to the firm’s growing funds team in Asia
Read moreSusan Bastress Rejoins Patton Boggs
Susan B. Bastress, former managing partner of the Doha, Qatar office of Patton Boggs LLP, has rejoined the firm as a partner. Ms. Bastress, a leading advisor to American companies seeking advice on business laws
Read moreWhite & Case Advises Recordati on the Acquisition of a Portfolio of Assets in Russia
Global law firm White & Case LLP, through its Moscow, Milan and Almaty offices, has advised Recordati, a European pharmaceutical group listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, on the acquisition of all rights to five
Read morePaul Hastings Advises MISUMI Group on Acquisition of Largest Die Components Maker in the U.S.
Paul Hastings, a leading global law firm, announced today that it is advising MISUMI Group Inc., (“MISUMI”) on its US$200 million acquisition of all shares in the largest die components maker in the U.S., Dayton
Read moreHerbert Smith Freehills Advises on Record A$1 Billion Bond Sale by BHP Billiton
Herbert Smith Freehills is acting for BHP Billiton Limited in its A$1 billion bond issuance under its Australian Medium Term Note Programme
Read moreHWL Ebsworth Boosts Sydney Taxation Offering
HWL Ebsworth has announced that Mark Payne will be commencing with the firm as a Sydney based partner within the Taxation Group
Read moreWFW Asia Practice Advises Noah Shipping Solutions Pte. Ltd. on the Sale of Vessels m.v. “Selaras” and m.v. “Serasih 2”
The Singapore office of Watson, Farley & Williams LLP (WFW) is pleased to announce that it has advised Noah Shipping Solutions Pte. Ltd. (NSS) on the sale of its two Singapore flagged bulk carrier vessels
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