The Firm is representing an investor group comprised of New China Trust Co. Ltd., China Aviation Industrial Fund and P3 Investments Ltd. in connection with their agreement to purchase up to a 90% stake in
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Cavenagh Law and Clifford Chance Establish the First Full Service, Integrated Law Practice in Singapore
Singapore law firm, Cavenagh Law LLP, and leading international law firm, Clifford Chance, have established a Formal Law Alliance (FLA). The FLA allows the two firms to provide the broadest range of Singapore and international
Read moreGilbert + Tobin Advises Credit Suisse on Atlas Iron’s US$325 Million Financing Package
Gilbert + Tobin have advised Credit Suisse in their role as Sole Lead Arranger and Underwriter for the US$325 million financing package provided to Atlas Iron Limited (ASX Code: AGO). The package consists of a
Read moreNovember Asian Lateral Moves Summary
November was another busy month for attorney job changes in Asia. Here is a breakdown of some of the biggest newsmakers. Singapore: Gerald Yee was recruited to Colin Ng & Partners’ shipping practice. The admiralty
Read moreJones Day Welcomes Banking & Finance Partner Michelle Chen
The global law firm Jones Day has announced that Michelle Chen has joined as a partner in the Banking & Finance Practice. Formerly a partner with Herbert Smith, Ms. Chen will be based in the Firm’s Singapore
Read moreDechert Advises PPR on Acquisition of China’s Qeelin
International law firm Dechert advised PPR S.A., one of the world’s largest luxury group, on its acquisition of Chinese fine-jewelry maker Qeelin Ltd. The acquisition of Qeelin will give PPR strength and depth in its
Read moreSimmons & Simmons Adds to Financial Institutions Sector Offering in China
Simmons & Simmons has continued to expand in China with the appointment of Financial Markets partner Jay Lee, who commenced in the Hong Kong office on 05 December
Read moreSparke Helmore’s Insurance Group Welcomes New Partner
Sparke Helmore Lawyers is pleased to announce the arrival of Yvette McLaughlin as a partner in the Insurance Group in the firm’s Brisbane office
Read moreHerbert Smith Freehills Acts on S$519 Million Acquisition of Compass Point Mall, Singapore
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP has acted for Gemshine Investments (S) Pte Ltd (Gemshine) in its acquisition of Compass Point mall, which completed on 20 November 2012. Compass Point is a 5 storey strata-titled suburban mall
Read moreShearman & Sterling Advises on Studio City Finance Limited’s High Yield Bond Offering
Shearman & Sterling has advised Studio City Finance on its Rule 144A/Regulation S high yield bond offering of senior notes guaranteed by its subsidiaries. Deutsche Bank AG, Singapore Branch, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
Read moreKing & Wood Mallesons Acts on TEN’s $230 Million Capital Raising
King & Wood Mallesons has acted on Ten Network Holding Ltd’s (TEN) approximately $230 million accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer
Read moreAkin Gump Advises ExxonMobil on ‘Tight Oil’ Project with Rosneft
Leading international law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is advising long-standing client ExxonMobil in a joint project with Rosneft to assess “tight oil” reserves at the Bazhenov and Achimov formations in Western
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