Tag: Linklaters
Yongtai Technology is first Shenzhen firm to list in London
JunHe, Linklaters and Clifford Chance have advised on chemical company Zhejiang Yongtai Technology’s global depository receipt (GDR) offering
Insolvency law reform
This article provides a brief overview of the main corporate insolvency regimes in Australia and reforms in recent years
Linklaters assists Mitsui in Danish e-methanol business buy
Linklaters assisted Japanese investment company Mitsui to acquire 49% of Kasso MidCo, the world’s first large-scale e-methanol business in Denmark
Huayou Cobalt raises USD582.5m in successful SIX listing
Four law firms advised on Chinese A-share listed company Huayou Cobalt’s largest GDR listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange
Linklaters strengthens arbitration practice in Singapore
International arbitration specialist Andrew Battisson joins Linklaters in the Singapore office as a partner of its litigation, arbitration and investigations practice
Five law firms sail yacht maker Ferretti to Euronext Milan
Gianni & Origoni, Pedersoli Studio Legale, Shearman & Sterling, KWM and Linklaters advised luxury yacht maker Ferretti Group on its dual listing on the Euronext Milan
The music of law
At the start of his university career almost two decades ago, this columnist thought about designing and teaching a subject called “Music and Law”
Five law firms advise on Chinese tech firm’s Swiss GDR listing
Five law firms assisted the listing of Kunshan Dongwei Technology, a leading domestic electroplating equipment manufacturer, raising USD105 million in a GDR offering on the SIX Swiss Exchange
Linklaters, NKF assist on Hong Kong’s first tokenised notes
Linklaters and Niederer Kraft Frey (NKF) advised Bank of China International (BOCI) on launching the first digital structured notes based on public blockchain in Hong Kong valued at USD27.7 million
China Business Law Awards 2023
China Business Law Journal reveals its top performing law firms of 2022
Hong Kong SFC senior director to join Linklaters
Roger Cheng, a senior director and head of the takeovers team at the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong, is set to join Linklaters as a partner in August
AI and directors’ duties
Companies and their senior management are increasingly utilising artificial intelligence (AI) for a range of purposes
Linklaters assists Actis to set up Japan renewables business
Linklaters advises London-headquartered global investment firm Actis in the launch of renewable platform Nozomi Energy aimed at Japan, with a USD500 million investment plan, and its acquisition of all stakes in Hergo Japan Energy
Nishimura & Asahi partner joins Linklaters in Tokyo
Linklaters has hired corporate lawyer Yoshiyuki Asaoka from Nishimura & Asahi as a partner in the firm’s corporate practice in Tokyo
Linklaters, Zhao Sheng advise HKEX on Swap Connect scheme
Linklaters and Zhao Sheng advised HKEX on Swap Connect, giving global investors access to China's interbank financial derivatives market through Hong Kong to hedge interest-rate risks in Chinese bonds.
Rahul Chatterji joins Linklaters, bolsters Asian banking practice
Linklaters hires Rahul Chatterji as a partner to strengthen its Asia banking practice, particularly its leveraged finance capabilities
Two Chinese companies embrace Swiss listing in a week
Two Chinese A shares successfully launched global depositary receipts (GDRs) on the SIX Swiss Exchange within a week
Sunac China taps Sidley Austin, Linklaters on offshore debt restructuring
Sunac China sought advice from Sidley Austin and Linklaters on a USD10.2 billion offshore debt restructuring plan
Thailand Law Firm Awards 2023
Things are looking up for Thailand, with the reopening of borders welcoming travellers back. With a fast-developing economy and strong business ties to the region, Thailand is set to regain its position as an attractive destination for foreign tourists and investment
Weerawong corporate head starts new firm TTT and Partners
After eight years at Thai law firm Weerawong C&P and seven years leading its capital markets and corporate governance practice groups as a senior partner, Veeranuch Thammavaranucupt launches her own firm, TTT and Partners
Deal highlights
Notable IPOs, De-SPAC, bond issuance, joint venture, license agreement, and loans in March and their legal advisors
Deals of the year 2022
India Business Law Journal reveals the standout deals and disputes of 2022 and the law firms that showed their worth in successfully concluding them
New rules pave path for Chinese companies to revive offshore IPOs
Chinese companies now have a clearer idea of whether they can list overseas when new China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) rules take effect from 31 March 2023
Domestic commercial courts
This column examines commercial courts in a domestic context. It outlines the features of efficient and effective commercial dispute resolution, as recognised by international practice
Allen & Overy adds three partners in Hong Kong
Allen & Overy hires White & Case’s only Hong Kong litigation partner Melody Chan to grow its Asia disputes practice, with two Linklaters partners Gilbert Li and Iris Yeung also joining the same office
Deals of the year 2022
China Business Law Journal announces the most exciting China-related legal transactions and disputes of 2022
Judges and retirement
This column evaluates the policy reasons for and against the imposition of a mandatory retirement age on judges
Financial product governance
This article explains the concept of product governance, outlines operational and regulatory fundamentals, and considers developments in jurisdictions such as the UK, Australia, Hong Kong and mainland China
Linklaters hires financial regulation specialist in Singapore
Linklaters has hired financial regulatory lawyer from Ashurst Evan Lam as a partner in the firm’s financial regulation and structured finance and derivatives practices in Singapore
Allen & Overy, Linklaters’ joint operation partners add talent
Two China joint operation firms linked with Allen & Overy and Linklaters have hired partners Vivian Cao and Ellen Zhang, respectively
Sunshine Insurance raises HKD6.7bn in Hong Kong H-share listing
Sunshine Insurance, a leading private insurance group in China, issued H shares for the first time in an HKEX IPO, raising USD861.4 million and becoming the fourth largest listing on the city’s bourse in 2022
Interveners
This column discusses the role and purpose of an intervener in common law jurisdictions and examines a recent example in New Zealand
Sunwoda Electronic eyes European capital via Swiss GDR listing
Linklaters, Shu Jin Law Firm, Niederer Kraft Frey, Jingtian & Gongcheng and Freshfields assisted parties in lithium battery maker Sunwoda Electronic, raising USD440 million on its global depository receipts (GDR) listing in Switzerland
Banking on effective mandates
This column discusses the role of central banks and why it is important for them to have clear mandates
K&L Gates expands debt capital markets practice in Hong Kong
K&L Gates has hired debt capital markets partner Jay Lee in Hong Kong, who joined from Simmons & Simmons
HKEX opens consultation on new listing rules for tech firms
The HKEX has launched a consultation on lowering the bar for companies going public from five “specialist technology industries” to generate business for the Hong Kong bourse from the rapidly evolving tech sector
Linklaters assists Thai power company in Taiwan wind farm investment
Linklaters advised Thai utility provider GPSC in acquiring a 25% stake in the Changfang and Xidao offshore wind farm in Taiwan from local shareholders, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, for a USD500 million investment
Hainan taps Linklaters advice for first offshore bonds
Linklaters advised the Hainan government in a maiden double, with its first offshore bonds, which also marked the first local government in China to issue blue and sustainability bonds
K&L Gates lures Linklaters’ Hong Kong capital markets partner
K&L Gates has hired Iris Leung as a corporate and capital markets partner in its Hong Kong office
Former Allen & Overy Asian restructuring head joins Linklaters
Richard Woodworth, who was a founder and co-head of the Asia-Pacific restructuring and recovery group at Allen & Overy, has joined Linklaters as a partner based in Hong Kong handling this Asian sector
Linklaters guides RMB3bn sovereign bonds issue in Macau
Linklaters’ leading partner William Liu advised China’s Ministry of Finance on issuing RMB3 billion (USD431 million) worth of notes in Macau in the second issuance of RMB sovereign bonds in the city since 2019
Khaitan key to CCI approval of USD1.6bn Axis-Citi deal
Khaitan & Co helped Axis Bank in gaining the green light in record time for its INR123 billion (USD1.6 billion) acquisition of Citibank’s Indian consumer business
CTG Duty Free raises HKD16bn in Hong Kong
China Tourism Group Duty Free (CTG Duty Free), the world’s largest travel retailer, has raised HKD16.24 billion (USD2.07 billion) from its IPO on the HKEX on 25 August
Dispute lawyer moves to Linklaters Indonesia
Narendra Adiyasa as a partner to lead the firm’s dispute resolution and employment and incentives practices in Jakarta
Linklaters helps Swiss bourse to revise listing rules
Linklaters advised the SIX Exchange Regulation, an autonomous and independent body within the SIX Swiss Exchange, on the amendment of its listing rules
New World Development blazes path for green, social bonds
The world’s first public sector issuance of social and green dual-tranch bonds saw Linklaters’ capital markets partner Gloria Cheung advising the issuer, Hong Kong developer New World Development
R&F strikes the biggest Asian real estate debt restructuring
Sidley Austin has helped Guangzhou R&F Properties to complete a USD4.9 billion debt restructuring
Linklaters, Tian Yuan advise in first GDRs under new stock connect scheme
Tian Yuan Law Firm and Linklaters advised Ming Yang Smart Energy Group, a wind turbine manufacturer, on its global depositary receipts (GDR) trading on the Shanghai-London Stock Connect scheme on the Main Market of the LSE
BOC issues USD500m green bond update with EU
Linklater and Allen & Overy advised on an updated Common Ground Taxonomy debt instrument between China and the European Union
China Business Law Awards 2022
China Business Law Journal reveals the law firms that have excelled in the past year
Linklaters’ new Bangkok and Singapore heads eye Asia recovery
Linklaters has named Jonathan Horan and Wanwisar Nakarat as managing partners in Singapore and Bangkok, respectively
Sino-Ocean subsidiary issues credit enhanced bonds
Sino-Ocean Land Treasure IV issued USD200 million 3.8% credit enhanced green notes due 2025 backed by a standby letter of credit (SBLC) from China Zheshang Bank
Arwiko returns to Widyawan & Partners
Linklaters’ formal association firm in Indonesia, Widyawan & Partners, has hired corporate lawyer Teguh Arwiko as a partner in Jakarta
Deal highlights
Aquila Acquisition Corporation became the first special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to list in Hong Kong
DLA strengthens China energy finance with new hire
Former Linklaters partner Crystal Chen is moving to DLA Piper to be a partner in the firm’s finance, projects and restructuring practice based in Hong Kong
Linklaters advises Makro in retail transfer
Linklaters advised the Thai wholesale stores operator Siam Makro on its group restructuring through an entire business transfer
Linklaters, Conyers spins China-Cayman first with Golden Wheel
With the approval of the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands, Golden Wheel Tiandi, a Hong Kong-listed and Jiangsu-based real estate company
JunHe hires expert in securities law
Shi Libin has joined JunHe as an expert in corporate and securities law. She joins from Linklaters and has legal qualifications in China and New York State
Outside the box
As general counsel in the west demand greater diversity and inclusion from their legal advisers, law firms in Asia must step up to the plate. But just how committed is the region’s legal profession to delivering such change?
Future Legal Leaders 2022
India Business Law Journal identifies 50 promising lawyers who are poised for greater success
Thailand Law Firm Awards 2022
Recovering global demand is softening the impact of the pandemic on Thailand. While travel restrictions continue taking a heavy toll on the tourism sector, a major contributor to the economy, the country has rolled out an extensive and comprehensive package to kick-start a rebound.
Deals of the Year
India Business Law Journal reveals the standout deals and disputes of 2021 and the law firms that worked hard to successfully conclude them
Deals of the year 2021
We look back at the most significant transactions and disputes of last year as we ring in the year of the tiger
Mapping global expertise
As a wave of dealmaking showcases legal prowess around the world, India Business Law Journal reveals the top foreign law firms for India work