King & Wood Mallesons advised Sydney Water and the NSW Government on the successful refinancing of Sydney Desalination Plant for $2.3 billion. KWM worked alongside the other lead advisers Goldman Sachs and KPMG as part
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Hogan Lovells Advises on Massive US$34 Billion Ichthys LNG Project
Hogan Lovells has been advising JKC Australia LNG (a joint venture between Japan’s JGC Corporation, Houston-based KBR and Japan’s Chiyoda Corporation) in relation to the US$34 billion Ichthys LNG Project in Australia. JKC signed a
Read moreInternet Piracy in Asia Shows Need for Copyright Protection
Controversy over internet piracy has been around ever since the term was created in the 1990s.
Read moreFreehills Hires Senior GC Bolstering its Infrastructure Team
Freehills has appointed former general counsel for Transurban and Veolia Water, Stephen Byrne, as an executive counsel in its Projects practice group in Sydney
Read moreClient Demand Drives Expansion at Ropes & Gray in Asia
Ropes & Gray today announced significant developments in the expansion of the firm’s capabilities in China
Read moreClifford Chance Advises Consortium on One of the Largest Mining Investments in China this Year
Leading international law firm Clifford Chance has advised a consortium of investors including Credit Suisse, New World, Baosteel and CCB International on their US$151 million investment in ChongHou Energy Resources Limited, the holding company of
Read moreSimpson Thacher Represents Founder of Bona in Sale of 19.9% Strategic Stake to News Corporation
The Firm recently represented Bona Film Group Limited (NASDAQ: BONA) and its chairman, Mr. Dong Yu, in connection with Mr. Yu’s sale of a 19.9% strategic equity stake to News Corporation (NASDAQ: NWSA)
Read moreALB Asia Law Awards Recognize Regional Firms for Excellence
When looking to jump agencies for a career advancement, employees in any field seek companies that are performing at the top of their respective industries.
Read moreCorrs Advises on Whitehaven’s Takeover Bid for Coalworks
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is advising Whitehaven Coal Limited (ASX:WHC) on its $170 million off-market takeover bid for Coalworks Limited (ASX:CWK)
Read moreGilbert + Tobin Enhances Its Leading Melbourne M&A and Mining and Resources Practices with New Partner
Gilbert + Tobin has announced the appointment of Ben Macdonald as an M&A partner in its Melbourne office
Read moreSpecial Counsel Russell Leu Joins Sheppard Mullin Beijing
Sheppard Mullin is pleased to announce that special counsel Russell K. L. Leu joins the firm’s China practice in Beijing
Read moreKing & Wood Mallesons Acts on NAB Subordinated Notes Offer
King & Wood Mallesons has added yet another high profile hybrid debt offer to its strong record, acting on NAB’s tier 2 subordinated note offer – NAB’s first domestic retail offering since 1999
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