Simpson Thacher is representing Suzhou Gold Mantis Construction Decoration Co., Ltd. in connection with its US$75 million acquisition of 70% equity interest in HBA International, a world leader in interior design services for the hospitality
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King & Wood Mallesons Advises Cathay Fortune Corporation on Discovery Metals Takeover
On October 23, 2012, King & Wood Mallesons advised Cathay Fortune Corporation (CFC), on its combined off-market takeover with the China-Africa Development Fund (CAD Fund) to acquire Discovery Metals Ltd. (DML) for AUD1.70 per share,
Read moreDavis Polk Advises Baidu on Its Acquisition of Providence Equity Partners’ Stake in iQiyi
Davis Polk is advising Baidu, Inc. on its acquisition of shares of iQiyi.com held by Providence Equity Partners. The definitive agreement was entered into on November 2, 2012, and the transaction is expected to close
Read moreOctober Asia Legal Job Moves Summary
October saw career changes throughout Asia. Here are some of the major stories of note: The Zhong Lun Law Firm hired Jason Liu in Beijing. The partner has extensive experience in fund formation, securities, and
Read moreKing & Wood Mallesons Strengthens African Experience with Role on Discovery Metals Takeover
King & Wood Mallesons has advised Shanghai-based private equity firm, Cathay Fortune Corporation (CFC), on its combined off-market takeover with the China-Africa Development Fund (CADFund) to acquire all ordinary shares of Discovery Metals Limited that
Read moreSeptember Beijing Legal Job Moves Summary
September was a very hot month for Beijing legal career changes. Here is a run-down of several major newsmakers: Partner William Rosoff joined Akin Gump from the New York office of Cozen O’Connor. He brings
Read moreJason Liu Joined Zhong Lun Law Firm as Partner
Jason Liu recently joined Zhong Lun Law Firm’s Beijing office as partner. Jason Liu focuses on offshore and onshore fund formation, PE/VC investment, Merger and Acquisition, and securities related transactions
Read moreLinklaters Boosts China Corporate Practice with Partner Hire
Linklaters today announces that Pui Hong Chik has been elected a partner in its China corporate practice with effect from 8 October 2012. Pui Hong Chik joins from Baker & Mackenzie where he has been
Read moreSimpson Thacher Represents J.P. Morgan and Nomura in $466.2 Million Concurrent Offerings of Zero Coupon Convertible Bonds and Global Depositary Shares by TPK Holding Co., Ltd.
Simpson Thacher recently represented J.P. Morgan and Nomura in connection with concurrent offerings by TPK Holding Co., Ltd. (“TPK”) of US$230 million Zero Coupon Convertible Bonds due 2017 (the “Bonds”) and US$236.2 million of global
Read moreSimpson Thacher Represents J.P. Morgan and Nomura in $466.2 Million Current Offerings of Zero Coupon Convertible Bonds and Global Depositary Shares by TPK Holding Co., Ltd.
Simpson Thacher recently represented J.P. Morgan and Nomura in connection with concurrent offerings by TPK Holding Co., Ltd. (“TPK”) of US$230 million Zero Coupon Convertible Bonds due 2017 (the “Bonds”) and US$236.2 million of global
Read moreAllen & Overy Advises on the Largest Ever Financing for a Private Sector Chinese Company
Alibaba Group Holding Limited, China’s largest e-commerce company, announced the completion of its initial repurchase of shares from Yahoo!, which represented one-half of Yahoo!’s 40% stake in Alibaba Group on a fully diluted basis, on
Read moreHerbert Smith Freehills Launches as New Force in Global Legal Sector
Herbert Smith Freehills launched today to become the largest fully integrated law firm in Asia Pacific and the world’s eighth largest law firm
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