Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 4
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+852 3976-8888About
Provided by Fangda Partners
Fangda offers in-depth experience in complex capital markets transactions, combining global-standard counsel with a deep understanding of PRC equity and debt capital markets transactions. We stand apart from our PRC law firm competitors for our uniquely global team composition and our market-leading capabilities on major cross-border transactions.
We are recognized by the market to be one of the go-to firms for handling the most complicated and high-profile A-share IPOs, material assets restructurings and public M&A. We have extensive experience in international equity and debt offerings, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, H-share convertible issuance and corporate bonds issuance (both investment grade and high-yield). We continue to serve a host of leading TMT and internet companies, as well as healthcare and biotech companies.
Chambers Review
Fangda Partners offers an increasingly prominent ECM practice with a growing team of experienced international capital markets lawyers based in Hong Kong. Recognised for significant activity assisting clients with IPOs, the firm is also well equipped to advise on debt issuances, with notable expertise in panda bond issuances. Its key clients include Deutsche Bank, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping and BMW.
Work Highlights
- Fangda Partners advised Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank on a number of issuances totalling CNY1.5 billion under its sustainable development bond framework.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fangda are very responsive and have the full picture when acting as our counsel. They take the initiative on every deal and are very on top of their work. They balance the legal risks and commercial benefit."
"They are very strong when handling complex deals and can always propose solutions to sophisticated matters. They are very familiar with Hong Kong listing rules."
"Fangda are very responsive and have the full picture when acting as our counsel. They take the initiative on every deal and are very on top of their work. They balance the legal risks and commercial benefit."
"They are very strong when handling complex deals and can always propose solutions to sophisticated matters. They are very familiar with Hong Kong listing rules."
Notable Practitioners
Christine Chen is head of Fangda's debt capital markets group in Hong Kong and is focused on a combination of panda bond and other international and offshore debt offerings.
"Christine is very experienced in offshore bond issuances and provides solid advice on transactions and ad hoc questions. She has a very sharp mind and pays attention to details, which is not frequently seen from a senior partner at her level. We love to work with her."
"Christine is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. With her US background and being at home in the China interbank market as well, she brings a unique experience for panda bond issuers and speaks their language."
Colin Law continues to advise both underwriters and issuers on IPOs, H-share offerings and share placements from Fangda Partners' Hong Kong office.
"Colin knows our industry and Hong Kong listing rules very well, and always provides us with constructive advice when dealing with complex matters."
"Colin shows strong capability in leadership, communication and persuasion skills to support clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
Fangda Partners
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Clients
Provided by Fangda Partners
China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities
Citigroup Global Markets Asia
Goldman Sachs
Jinxin Fertility Group Limited
Merrill Lynch Far East
Morgan Stanley Asia
WuXi Biologics Holdings Limited
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