Offshore
Global Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 2
About
Provided by Conyers
Conyers has been in Hong Kong for 36 years and is the oldest offshore law firm in Hong Kong and across Asia. Since setting foot in Asia, we have been providing offshore legal services to many of the region’s oldest and largest institutions and corporations. We have an unrivalled track record of success, from corporate finance to dispute resolution, and from investment funds to restructuring and insolvency. At the moment, we remain to be Asia’s market leader for IPOs and Mergers & Acquisitions.
With the Hong Kong and Singapore offices combined, we have a total of 36 lawyers in Asia, making us one of the largest offshore firms in the region. Our Asia-based lawyers advise on Bermuda, British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands laws. Through our global network, we provide clients with timely and commercial advice they need for cross-border transactions and court cases.
Highlights of our Asia offices' recent work include:
• JMH Company Limited on its issue of an aggregate principal amount of US$1.2 billion guaranteed bonds guaranteed by Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited (nominated at the ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2021 for Debt Market Deal of the Year.)• CAR Inc. and Indigo Glamour Company Limited on the privatisation of CAR Inc. by way of Voluntary General Offer & Compulsory Acquisition (shortlisted at IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2021 for M&A Deal of the Year.
• HKT Group Holdings Limited on the issue of an aggregate principal amount of US$650 million 3.00% guaranteed notes due 2032
Chambers Review
Conyers operates an established offshore practice with Hong Kong and Singapore-based teams able to advise clients on Bermuda, Cayman Islands and BVI matters. The firm houses a market-leading capital markets practice, with considerable experience assisting corporate clients with their listings on the Hong Kong, US and Shanghai stock exchanges. This group is also acknowledged for its proficient M&A transactional expertise, with extensive experience assisting clients involved in major privatisations in the Asia-Pacific region. In addition, the firm continues to advise on a range of litigation work. Its expertise attracts clients in a variety of industries such as 3D Medicines, Hopson Development and Konew Fintech.
Work Highlights
- Conyers acted as Cayman law counsel for ZJLD Group on its IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with the initial fund raising HKD5.3 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team understand the market trends due to the volume of their deal flow, which is very helpful to our practice."
"They are excellent practitioners with particular expertise in finance and complex cross-border disputes."
"The team understand the market trends due to the volume of their deal flow, which is very helpful to our practice."
"They are excellent practitioners with particular expertise in finance and complex cross-border disputes."
Notable Practitioners
David Lamb has extensive experience advising on Cayman, BVI and Bermuda law aspects of corporate transactions. He is well versed in handling M&A and corporate restructuring and has notable expertise regarding hostile takeovers.
Christopher Bickley heads the firm's Hong Kong office. He has a wealth of experience handling all aspects of corporate finance and capital markets matters, and continues to act for listed and private entities.
Richard Hall has extensive experience undertaking all manner of corporate and finance mandates. He is particularly skilled in IPO and other debt and equity offering matters.
"Richard Hall from Conyers is excellent, my go-to offshore lawyer. I have worked with many offshore firms but he is my long-term partner. His advice and service stands out; he is practical and hands-on. With him, I have a senior partner's attention on calls, emails and documentation."
Piers Alexander is a seasoned practitioner based in Hong Kong who shows notable expertise in investment funds. He is highly sought after by private equity and hedge fund managers for fund formation and subsequent work.
Ranked Lawyers at
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Asia-Pacific Region
Members
Provided by Conyers
Alexander Doyle
Angie Chu
Anna Chong
Anna Lin
Beverly Cheung
Charlie Chan
Christopher Page
Head of Department
Flora Wong
Flora Zeng
Jasamine Yung
Junko Pitt (Shiokawa)
Li Yan
Lilian Woo
Manwa Yip
Mark Yeadon
Michael Yu
Noel Ng
Norman Hau
Paul Lim
Peter Ch'ng
Piers Alexander
Rita Leung
Ryan McConvey
Teresa Tsai
Vivien Fung
Wong Catherine
Wynne Lau
Yvonne Lee
Clients
Provided by Conyers
Agile Property Holdings Limited
Budweiser Brewing Company APAC
Central China Real Estate Limited
China Aoyuan Property Group Limited
China Development Bank
China Huaneng Group (Hong Kong) Treasury Management
Country Garden Holdings Company Limited
Jiayuan International Group Limited
Luckin Coffee
Meitu, Inc.
Minsheng Education Group Company Limited
Noble Group Limited
Road King Infrastructure Limited
Ronshine China Holdings Limited
Virscend Education Company Limited
Yahoo! Inc.
Industries
Provided by Conyers
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Capital Markets
Corporate
Finance
Insurance/Reinsurance
Investment Funds
Litigation & Restructuring
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Client & Trust
Private Equity & Venture Capital
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