Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 4
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Mayer Brown has an established track record of advising international and Chinese businesses on major DCM and hybrid products, with Eurobonds being a particular area of expertise. The firm also has experience advising on DCM matters in high-growth markets, with a particular strength in Indonesia-related matters. It is able to advise on high-yield covenants, as well as investment-grade offerings, including sovereign bond issuances. It regularly acts for some of the world's largest investment banks advising trustees. Key clients include the Suzhou City Construction Investment Group, Zhongtai International Securities and Citigroup.
Work Highlights
- Mayer Brown advised the lead managers on Taiyuan State-owned Investment Group Company's USD160 billion offering in aggregate principal amount of its 4.55% bonds due 2025 on the SGX.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are equipped with deep knowledge and commercial sense and are very responsive."
"They are attentive to questions and able to complete tasks as requested, with extensive experience and skill sets."
"The team are equipped with deep knowledge and commercial sense and are very responsive."
"They are attentive to questions and able to complete tasks as requested, with extensive experience and skill sets."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Kollar boasts a robust practice in both investment-grade and high-yield offerings across the region. He is head of the Mayer Brown corporate and securities practice in Hong Kong.
Jason Elder is head of Mayer Brown's debt team and maintains a noted focus on high-yield issuances, with recent transactions spanning various jurisdictions across Central and Southern Asia. He is also noted for representing trustees.
"Jason is excellent - responsive and good from a client management perspective."