Squire Sanders has announced the appointment of senior financial services lawyer Josh Clarke. Mr. Clarke, who has joined the firm as Of Counsel, was previously a partner at the Singapore office of Watson Farley &
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Gilbert + Tobin Secures Clearance for Second Largest Domestic Airline Operator in Australia
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will not oppose the proposed acquisition by Virgin Australia of 60% of Tiger Australia
Read morePaul Hastings Advises CDH Investments on HK$850 Million Convertible Bonds Offering
Paul Hastings, a leading global law firm, announced today that it advised CDH Investments (“CDH”), an international alternative asset fund manager focusing on investments in private equity, venture capital, real estate, mezzanine and public equity
Read morePrivate Equity Lawyer Marcia Ellis Rejoins Morrison & Foerster as a Partner
Morrison & Foerster today announced that Marcia Ellis, a highly accomplished M&A and private equity lawyer, has rejoined the firm as a corporate partner in its Hong Kong office. She advises clients on debt financing,
Read moreInternational Energy Attorney Jerry Jie Li Joins Andrews Kurth
Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that experienced international oil and gas attorney Jerry Jie Li has joined the firm as a Partner in the Beijing office
Read moreFreshfields Further Strengthens Its Asia Dispute Resolution Practice with New Partner Appointment
International law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has elected Tim Mak as a partner in its Asia dispute resolution practice, based in Hong Kong. Tim has practised in Hong Kong for 15 years, two of which
Read moreBaker & McKenzie Advises Li Ning Company Limited on its Open Offer of Convertible Securities in the Principal Amount of HK$1,847.8 Million
Baker & McKenzie recently advised HKSE-listed Li Ning Company Limited (the “Company”), one of the leading sports brand enterprises in the PRC, in relation to its open offer of convertible securities in the principal amount
Read moreRopes & Gray Bolsters Hong Kong Corporate Practice in China
Victoria Lloyd, a leading capital markets and M&A lawyer, is joining Ropes & Gray in its Hong Kong office. Ms. Lloyd’s arrival enhances the firm’s service to clients on their important financial transactions in the
Read moreLatham & Watkins Advises on First International 30 Year Sukuk Issuance by Any Issuer
Latham & Watkins acted for the Managers and the Delegate on Saudi Electricity Company’s (SEC) issuance of US$1 billion Sukuk Certificates due 2023 and US$1 billion Sukuk Certificates due 2043. The transaction represents the first
Read moreAshurst Appointed to $1.6bn NSW Light Rail Project
Ashurst has been appointed legal adviser to the NSW Government on the procurement and property aspects of the $1.6 billion Sydney CBD and South East Light Rail project
Read moreAshurst Advises on A$910m Fitness First Global Restructuring
Ashurst is advising Fitness First Australia Pty Limited (FFA) and the other Australian entities in the Fitness First group, on the A$910 million restructuring of secured facilities for the Fitness First Group
Read moreKWM Continues Streak of Cross-border Real Estate Investment Deals
King & Wood Mallesons has continued its streak of advisory roles on South East Asian investment into the Australian Real Estate Sector, acting for Singapore-listed Far East Orchard (FEOrchard) on its $225 million investment with
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