The firm is representing Xiabuxiabu Catering Management (China) Holdings Co., Ltd. (“Xiabu Xiabu”) in connection with the sale of Xiabu Xiabu shares by Actis to General Atlantic
Read moreTaylor Wessing Appoints New Corporate Partner in Middle East
International law firm Taylor Wessing (Middle East) LLP today announced the appointment of Tahir Ahmed as a new partner in its Corporate Finance group. Tahir’s appointment brings the total number of partners in the Dubai
Read moreStephenson Harwood Opens in Dubai
International law firm Stephenson Harwood opens its Dubai office today. The move reflects Stephenson Harwood’s long-standing relationships with clients who have interests in the Middle East. The office will provide clients with a range of
Read moreHerbert Smith Freehills Advises Goodman Australia Industrial Fund – $624 Million in New Equity and Fund Extension
Herbert Smith Freehills has advised the A$4.8 billion Goodman Australia Industrial Fund (Australia’s largest wholesale industrial vehicle) on a new equity raising of $624 million and various enhancements to its fund structure. The proposal was
Read moreDavis Polk Advises The People’s Insurance Company (Group) Of China Limited On Its $3.1 Billion Initial Public Offering
Davis Polk advised The People’s Insurance Company (Group) of China Limited (PICC) in connection with its approximately HK$24 billion ($3.1 billion) initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and an international
Read moreAllen & Overy Advises on Debut USD1.5 Billion Mongolian Sovereign Bond Offering
Allen & Overy announced today that they have represented the underwriters on the debut USD1.5 billion global bond offering by the Government of Mongolia. Allen & Overy advised Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank,
Read moreWFW Asia Practice Advises Precious Shipping Public Company Limited on the Planned Construction of Two Bulkers
The Singapore office of Watson, Farley & Williams LLP (“WFW”), a leading international law firm, is pleased to announce that it has advised Thailand’s Precious Shipping Public Company Limited in connection with the order by
Read moreClifford Chance Advises CLP Holdings on Its $982 Million Sale of New Shares
Leading international law firm Clifford Chance has advised CLP Holdings Limited on its US$982 million placing of new shares. The placing was done by way of a tender process whereby selected banks were invited to
Read moreClifford Chance Advises on Jumbo US$1.5 Billion Bond Issuance Guaranteed by China Development Bank, Hong Kong Branch
Leading international law firm Clifford Chance has advised the joint lead managers1 on the issue by Amber Circle Funding Limited of US$500 million 2% guaranteed notes due 2017 and US$1 billion 3.25% guaranteed notes due
Read moreStamford Law is Advising Petra Foods Limited in Respect of the Sale of Its Cocoa Ingredients Division to Barry Callebaut
Stamford Law is advising SGX Mainboard-listed Petra Foods Limited in respect of its sale of its cocoa ingredients division to Swiss Exchange-listed Barry Callebaut, for a cash consideration of approximately US$950 million
Read moreDavis Polk Launches Elite Global Enforcement and Litigation Practice
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP announced today that Martin Rogers and James Wadham, leading litigators in Asia, will join the firm as partners in Hong Kong. Their arrival extends Davis Polk’s leadership among the elite
Read moreClifford Chance Advises QNB Group on the Largest Cross-border Financial Services M&A Deal in the MENA Region
Clifford Chance is advising QNB Group on the acquisition of Société Générale’s stake in National Société Générale Bank – Egypt (NSGB)
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