The Firm is representing hiSoft Technology International Limited (“hiSoft”) in connection with its proposed merger with VanceInfo Technologies Inc. (“VanceInfo”)
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Big Week for Sheppard Mullin Asia
Last week proved to be a major news week for Sheppard Mullin’s Asia practice. The announcement of the official opening of its Seoul office was closely followed by news of the legal recruitment of Simon
Read moreCorporate & Finance Partner Simon Cheong Joins Sheppard Mullin Beijing
Simon Kai-Tse Cheong has joined Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP as a partner in the firm’s Corporate and Finance and Bankruptcy practice groups, based in the firm’s Beijing office. Cheong joins from the Chinese
Read moreSkadden – Focus Media Announces Receipt of “Going Private” Proposal
Skadden is acting on the proposed US$3.5 billion going-private transaction for Focus Media Holding Ltd., a leading media company that operates China’s largest lifestyle targeted interactive digital media network
Read moreDLA Piper Represents Ports America in Its US$45 Million Acquisition of Equity Stake in Kao Ming Container Terminal
DLA Piper represented Ports America in its US$45 million acquisition of an equity stake in Kao Ming Container Terminal Corp. (KMCT). This was Ports America’s first significant international investment
Read moreSimpson Thacher Represents hiSoft Technology International Limited in its Proposed Merger with VanceInfo Technologies Inc.
The Firm is representing hiSoft Technology International Limited (“hiSoft”) in connection with its proposed merger with VanceInfo Technologies Inc. (“VanceInfo”). Under the terms of the merger agreement, the companies will be combined in a tax-free,
Read moreDavis Polk – Sinopec Group Overseas Development (2012) Limited $500 Million Senior Notes
Davis Polk advised Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C., Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc, CCB International Capital Limited and Mizuho Securities Asia Limited as initial purchasers in connection with the $500 million Regulation S offering by
Read moreJuly Lateral Moves Round Up
Asia saw another steady month of lateral moves in July. Here are some highlights: Bejing: Loeb & Loeb recruited corporate attorney Roger Peng as a partner. Fay Zhou, a partner, and Nancy Chang, an associate
Read moreHerbert Smith Advises Sinopec on Its US$1.5 Billion North Sea Acquisition
Herbert Smith has advised Sinopec, one of China’s largest energy and petrochemical companies, on its agreement to acquire a 49% stake in Canadian company Talisman Energy Inc’s UK North Sea business for $1.5 billion. The
Read moreFreshfields Appoints New China Head of Energy and Natural Resources
International law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer today appointed Gang Yuan (袁钢) as Head of Energy and Natural Resources in China
Read moreInce & Co Opens Office in Beijing
Ince & Co announced today that it has opened an office in Beijing. Ince is one of the first English maritime law firms to open a third Greater China office, with offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong
Read moreDavis Polk Advises CNOOC Limited on Its Acquisition of Nexen
Davis Polk is advising CNOOC Limited on its approximately $15.1 billion acquisition of Nexen. The transaction, which has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, will be completed by way of
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