Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to announce that the firm has appointed Hong Kong-based Julian Copeman as Greater China Managing Partner, with immediate effect. Julian succeeds Justin D’Agostino, who was appointed Global Head of Disputes
Read moreDLA Piper advises Rizhao Port on Bond Deal
DLA Piper has advised Rizhao Port (Hong Kong) Company Limited (日照港(香港)有限公司), (“Rizhao Port”) on its issue of RMB 850 million worth of credit enhanced bonds, its first “Dim Sum” bond offering in Hong Kong, in
Read moreHFW advises Genting Hong Kong on second newbuild cruise ship in a deal worth €697 million
The HFW team, led by Hong Kong Partner Patrick Yeung, advised Genting on the shipbuilding contract and related ECA-supported financing. London based Partner Elinor Dautlich and Senior Associate Alex Sayegh negotiated the shipbuilding contract, while
Read morePaul Hastings Advises China Everbright on US$960 Million Environmental Water Business Disposal, Acquisition and Reverse Takeover
Paul Hastings, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm advised China Everbright International Limited (“China Everbright”) on the approximately US$960 million injection of the entire share capital of its wholly-owned subsidiary China
Read moreMorrison & Foerster Advises State-Owned China CNR in US$1.2 Billion H-Share IPO
Morrison & Foerster is representing China CNR Corporation Limited in relation to its US$1.2 billion H-share IPO, which listed today on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, making it Hong Kong’s second largest IPO this year.
Read moreDLA Piper advises Nam Kwong on Acquisition
DLA Piper has advised Nam Kwong Group Company Limited, a state-owned enterprise, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nam Kwong Development (HK) Limited, on the acquisition of a 90% interest in Sino-French Energy Development Company (“SFED”) from
Read moreDaHui Advises on Formation of the First Railway Investment Fund in China
DaHui was lead counsel for formation of the first railway fund in China, launched by Jiangxi Railway Investment Group and SAIF Partners etc. with RMB 15 billion expected total capital commitment.
Read moreClifford Chance advises HSBC on CLP Holding’s HK$10 billion acquisition financing
Leading international law firm Clifford Chance has advised The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited as underwriter, bookrunner and mandated lead arranger on the HK$10 billion financing of the acquisition by CLP Power Hong Kong
Read moreBaker Botts Advises Hoëgh LNG on US$310 Million Floating Gas Terminal Financing
Baker Botts has advised Hoëgh LNG on a limited recourse financing of the Lampung LNG floating storage and regasification Unit (FSRU) and mooring in Indonesia.
Read moreBird & Bird strengthens its TMT practice with the appointment of Michelle Chan in Hong Kong
Bird & Bird is delighted to announce that it has appointed Michelle Chan as a partner in its office in Hong Kong. Michelle was previously partner at Herbert Smith Freehills where she headed up their
Read moreBusiness Is Booming in Hong Kong and China and What It Means for U.S. Associate Lateral Hiring There
Since late last year, things have been booming in Hong Kong / China in cap markets, especially Hong Kong IPOs. M&A deal flow has recently been getting a bit stronger as well. Although one can’t
Read moreAppleby Advised CITIC 21CN on Alibaba’s HK$1.32 Billion Share Subscription
Appleby acted as Bermuda counsel to CITIC 21CN Company Limited (the Company) on Alibaba Holding’s subscription of approximately 4.4 billion ordinary shares of the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Perfect Advance Holding Limited (the Investor).
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