China
We have extensive experience in China, dating from the early days of our Hong Kong office. Building on this track record, we recently opened an office in Beijing, a natural development of our China practice. Our clients include leading PRC and international corporates and investment banks.
We draw on our long-standing working relationships with leading Chinese law firms to deliver an integrated service of the highest quality.
Recent Work
16 July 2010
Burberry - Acquisition of stores and related assets in China
Key experience
Our key experience includes advising:
UBS, Credit Suisse, CICC and Goldman Sachs in relation to the US$3.1 billion initial public offering and Hong Kong listing of China Pacific Insurance.
Metallurgical Corporation of China in relation to its US$5.2 billion global offering of H shares and A shares and listing on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
China International Capital Corporation, as financial adviser, in relation to the restructuring of the PRC telecommunications industry.
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank on the US$1.5 billion initial public offering and Hong Kong listing of Alibaba.com, the leading B2B e-commerce company in China.
MTR Corporation on its agreement with the Government of Hong Kong for the construction and commissioning of the Hong Kong section of the Guangzhau-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link.
Swire Pacific and Cathay Pacific on the restructuring of shareholdings in Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Dragon Airlines and Cathay Pacific’s subscription for additional H shares in Air China.
CITIC Group on the sale of its indirect interest in JSC Karazhanbasmunai and related financing.
Hong Kong office
Our Hong Kong office opened in 1974 and today has 11 partners and over 30 other lawyers advising on Hong Kong and English law.
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Our Beijing office opened in September 2009 and practises both English and Hong Kong law.
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