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Hong Kong – Skadden Advises On Wisdom Education IPO
26 January, 2017 Skadden advised BNP Paribas, BOCI Asia, Citigroup, CITIC CLSA and CMB International as joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners of Wisdom Education International Holdings Co. Ltd.'s HK$850 million (approximately US$107.4 million) initial public...
A Distressed Company’s Financial Recovery Options in Hong Kong
Legal News & Analysis - Asia Pacific - Hong Kong - Insolvency & Restructuring 26 October, 2016 When a business in Hong Kong finds itself in financial distress, there are number of options it may take, including but not limited to corporate restructuring,...
Ashford Benjamin Joins Sanford Rose Associates® Executive Search Network
July 18, 2016 Sanford Rose Associates® Executive Search Network expands its global footprint into Hong Kong with the partnership of Ashford Benjamin the newest member of the Sanford Rose Associates network of offices. Ashford Benjamin has established...
Hong Kong – David Polk Advises Orient Securities Company HKD6.8bn IPO
15 July, 2016 Davis Polk advised Orient Securities Company Limited (“DFZQ”) on its initial public offering and listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and an international offering in reliance on Rule 144A and Regulation S. The net...
Hong Kong – Allen & Overy Bolsters Asia Pacific Capital Markets Practice With China-Focused U.S. Hire
15 July, 2016 Allen & Overy announces today that it is expanding its Greater China debt capital markets practice with the appointment of Liang (Alex) Tao, a Mandarin speaking U.S. partner, in its Hong Kong office. Alex joins from Davis Polk &...
Hong Kong – Kirkland & Ellis Represents J.P. Morgan In CVC Capital Partners-led Funds’ USD1.1bn Proposed Privatization Of Nirvana Asia
13 July, 2016 Kirkland & Ellis is acting for J.P. Morgan, as financial adviser, in connection with CVC Capital Partners-led funds’ US$1.1 billion proposed privatization of Nirvana Asia Ltd (HKSE: 1438) by way of a scheme of arrangement. Nirvana is the...
Taylor Wessing and H.M. Chan & Co announce their Association in Hong Kong
13 July, 2016 International law firm Taylor Wessing has announced an official association between a newly established branch of Taylor Wessing and local firm HM Chan & Co in Hong Kong. HM Chan & Co delivers a wide range of advice on corporate, M&A,...
Shearman & Sterling Advises Underwriters On USD1.5bn Guaranteed Notes Offering By China Three Gorges Corporation
3 June, 2016 Shearman & Sterling advised J.P. Morgan, Deutsche Bank, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Bank of China, Goldman Sachs, and UBS as initial purchasers on the offering of US$500 million 2.3% Guaranteed Notes due 2021 and US$1 billion 3.15%...
Special Report – Overview of Indonesia’s Insolvency and Restructuring Regime
17 May, 2016 Indonesia is a jurisdiction which sometimes receives bad press from a restructuring and insolvency perspective. However, over the past 10 years, the Indonesian restructuring process called the Suspension of Debt Payment Obligations (“PKPU”) has evolved...
Skadden Advises Dada Nexus On USD 1.4bn Merge With JD Daojia
25 April, 2016 Dada Nexus Limited, which operates China's largest crowdsourcing delivery platform, has entered into definitive agreements with JD.com Inc. (NASDAQ: JD), whereby JD.com will contribute its existing online-to-offline business unit (JD Daojia Business)...
