Latham & Watkins has assisted Asia Community Ventures (“ACV”), on a pro bono basis, in its incorporation and registration as a company limited by guarantee with the Companies Registry and its successful application for charity
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Simpson Thacher Represents the Stephen A. Schwarzman Education Foundation in Connection with $300 Million Scholarship Fund for Study at Tsinghua University
The Firm represented the Stephen A. Schwarzman Education Foundation in connection with the creation of a $300 million scholarship fund for study at Tsinghua University in Beijing and the creation of Schwarzman College at the
Read moreSimpson Thacher Represents Alibaba Group in its Investment in Weibo and Strategic Alliance with SINA Corporation
The Firm is representing Alibaba Group Holding Limited, China’s largest e-commerce company, in connection with its investment in Weibo Corporation and strategic alliance with SINA Corporation (NASDAQ GS: SINA). Alibaba, through a wholly owned subsidiary,
Read moreBaker & McKenzie Advises Wheelock on HK$4.5 Billion Sale of One Bay East
Baker & McKenzie is acting as counsel to Wheelock Properties Limited (“WPL”) on its HK$4.5 billion (US$580 million) sale of the West Tower at One Bay East, Kowloon East to Manulife (International) Limited (“Manulife”). According
Read moreFreshfields Advises Yingde Gases on Its US$300m Senior Notes Issuance
International law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has advised Hong Kong listed company Yingde Gases Group Company on its issuance of US$300 million 8.125% unsecured senior notes due 2018. The notes, issued through its wholly-owned subsidiary,
Read morePaul Hastings Represents Future Land in RMB1.5 Billion Senior Notes Offering
Paul Hastings, a leading global law firm, announced today that it represented Future Land Development Holdings Limited (“Future Land”), a leading Chinese property developer focused on developing quality residential and mixed-use projects and listed on
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 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 moreASSOCIATE AND IN-HOUSE OPENINGS IN HONG KONG / CHINA, JAPAN AND SINGAPORE
We currently have a number of active openings for associate roles at US and UK firms in HK / China, Singapore and two new in-house openings. As always, please feel free to reach out to
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
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