Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
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Debt: http://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/what-we-do/services/financing-and-capital-markets/debt-capital-markets/
Equity: Please visit the Freshfields website for more details about our work in this category: http://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/what-we-do/services/corporate-and-ma/equity-capital-markets/
Chambers Review
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer maintains its reputation as a stellar ECM practice, handling some of the largest and most complex deals in the market from its Hong Kong office. The team is respected for advising both Chinese and foreign issuers and bookrunners on IPOs, H-share spin-off listings and block trades. It is also skilled on the DCM front, acting for issuers and underwriters on both US dollar and renminbi-denominated offerings. The team is also active on a range of sizeable work under medium-term note programmes, as well as on convertible and green bond issuances. It handles transactions relating to the transport, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Shaoxing Paojiang Venture Construction Development, KE Holdings and Agricultural Bank of China are among the practice's clients.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields advised Chengdu Aerotropolis City Development Group on its issuance of CNY700 million 4.5% FTZ bonds due 2025.
- Freshfields acted as the Hong Kong and US counsel to a group of underwriters led by CICC and UBS on the USD2.07 billion listing of China Tourism Group Duty Free on the SEHK.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I would certainly put them in the category of top-notch firms. Freshfields' team are very hands-on and responsive. They provide solution-oriented professional services which give me great confidence."
"During the process the Freshfields team demonstrated very strong capabilities in handling complex and sophisticated matters. The team is highly professional, motivated and experienced."
"I would certainly put them in the category of top-notch firms. Freshfields' team are very hands-on and responsive. They provide solution-oriented professional services which give me great confidence."
"During the process the Freshfields team demonstrated very strong capabilities in handling complex and sophisticated matters. The team is highly professional, motivated and experienced."
Notable Practitioners
Teresa Ko advises on some of Freshfields' weightiest listings and draws on a deep well of regulatory expertise, reflected in her position as co-chair of HKEX's Listing Review Committee. She chairs the firm's China practice.
"She has deep connections with the SFC, and her insights in that regard are a competitive advantage for Freshfields."
"Teresa is a very seasoned and experienced legal professional with broad insight into capital markets and commercial transactions and excellent leadership in providing all-round legal support."
Grace Huang co-heads Freshfields' global capital markets group and is a widely respected specialist adviser on all manner of equity capital markets transactions.
"Grace Huang is an expert in IPOs. She impresses us a lot with her understanding of regulations and communication with the governing institutions. She is very reliable."
"Grace is very accessible. She's extremely hands-on, unlike many partners of her seniority, and gives very practical, straightforward advice."
Guan Bing leads Freshfields' China DCM practice and is well regarded by Chinese SOEs and corporates for assisting them with debt issuances and raising funds.
"Bing is super helpful on the projects we have worked together on. He is very responsive and experienced, and has always been helpful in addressing the issuer's and underwriters' concerns."
"Bing's keen attention to detail and analytical prowess have been invaluable in developing well-researched and effective legal strategies. His dedication to staying abreast of the latest legal developments ensures that his advice is always current and relevant."
Calvin Lai is noted for his dual US and Hong Kong IPO expertise, handling prominent IPOs, spin-off listings and rights issues.
"Calvin is a very strong US securities lawyer who has the advantage of having been in Hong Kong for many years. His strong local knowledge is unparalleled."
Richard Wang advises Chinese issuers and bookrunners on SEHK listings. He is head of the Freshfields China equity capital markets practice.
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