Tag: Clifford Chance
Clifford Chance advises on INSITE¡¯s data centre capital maker
Clifford Chance advises on INSITE¡¯s data centre capital maker
HKIAC appoints new co-chairs and vice-chairs
The HKIAC appoints Domitille Baizeau and Victor Dawes as its new co-chairs, and Thomas Walsh and Sun Huawei as vice-chairs
Firms act on landmark USD300m solar financing in the Philippines
Firms advise on TotalEnergies and renewable energy developer Nextnorth¡¯s USD300 million in financing for a 440MW solar project in the Philippines
Firms chart course on USD1.96bn Taiwan wind farm refinancing
Firms help complete NTD58.9 billion (USD1.96 billion) refinancing for the Formosa 2 offshore wind farm, located off the coast of Miaoli county in northwestern Taiwan
The International A-list 2026
Bringing to the spotlight leading foreign lawyers that are the go-to advisers on India-related matters
Clifford Chance acts on Delivery Hero¡¯s Taiwan sale to Grab
Firms are advising Delivery Hero on selling its foodpanda transport business in Taiwan to Grab for USD600 million
Firms act on Voyah¡¯s debut and Dongfeng¡¯s delisting on HKEX
China¡¯s state-owned automobile manufacturer Dongfeng Group delisted from the HKEX on 18 March, and the following day, its subsidiary Voyah debuted on the HKEX main board by way of introduction
Singapore¡¯s top 100 lawyers plus 25 Legal Icons
Asia Business Law Journal unveils the top talent in the Lion City¡¯s legal profession
Deals of the Year 2025
A look back at the blockbuster transactions of 2025 as we gallop into the Year of the Horse
Clifford Chance, White & Case lead Shimadzu¡¯s USD678m buy
Clifford Chance and White & Case have acted on Japanese scientific instrument manufacturer Shimadzu¡¯s acquisition of Tescan
Firms decode USD13.46bn Nuveen-Schroders deal
Multiple firms advised on Nuveen¡¯s board-recommended cash acquisition of Schroders, valued at USD13.46 billion
Firms steer first US dollar bond issuance
TT&A, Linklaters, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) and Clifford Chance advised on the inaugural US dollar bond issuance of USD600 million
Firms assist Lead Intelligent¡¯s HKD4.93bn Hong Kong listing
Lead Intelligent debuted on the HKEX on 11 February, raising HKD4.93 billion (USD630 million)
Firms steer Axera HKD2.96bn IPO
Chip supplier Axera listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising HKD2.96 billion (USD378.7 million) and becoming the first Chinese edge AI chip company to go public
Firms steer Montage Technology¡¯s HKD7bn Hong Kong IPO
Montage Technology, a leading provider of data processing and interconnect chips, listed on the HKEX on 9 February, raising USD901 million
Firms guide on HKD4.83bn IPO of circuit board maker Han¡¯s CNC
Han¡¯s CNC Technology debuted on the HKEX main board on 6 February, raising HKD4.83 billion (USD618 million)
Firms act on pig breeder Muyuan Foods¡¯ HKD10.68bn HKEX IPO
Muyuan Foods, the world¡¯s largest pig breeder, debuted on the HKEX on 6 February, raising HKD10.68 billion. Fangda, Clifford Chance, KWM and Kirkland & Ellis provided legal services
Firms act on snack retailer Busy Ming¡¯s HKD3.67bn HKEX IPO
Snack retailer Busy Ming raised HKD 3.67 bn in its HKEX IPO. Clifford Chance, CM Law Firm, Cleary Gottlieb, Jingtian & Gongcheng and Han Kun advised on the transaction
Firms advise GigaDevice¡¯s HKD4.68bn Hong Kong listing
Chinese chip supplier GigaDevice listed on the HKEX main board on 13 January, raising about HKD4.68 billion (USD600 million)
Ashurst boosts cross-border offering with Tokyo talent
Ashurst has hired Chihiro Ashizawa as a partner in Tokyo to strengthen its Japanese law and cross-border financing capabilities
Firms guide Vedanta Resources on USD500m bond issue
Six firms advised Vedanta Resources on its USD500 million guaranteed senior bond issue due 2032
Firms guide Sany Heavy Industry¡¯s HKD13.5bn HK listing
Clifford Chance, Qiyuan, Ashurst, Linklaters and Jingtian advised Sany Heavy on its HKEX debut, raising HKD13.5b
Firms map out HSBC¡¯s HKD106bn privatisation of Hang Seng Bank
Clifford Chance, He Ping, Slaughter and May, and Linklaters advise on HSBC¡¯s HKD106b Hang Seng Bank privatization
Han Kun Singapore brings in dispute resolution partner
Han Kun hired Jerald Foo as partner in Singapore to strengthen its cross-border dispute resolution work in Southeast Asia
Firms steer Haier unit¡¯s USD1.8bn stake buy in Autohome
Clifford Chance, KWM, DLA Piper and Zhong Lun advised CARtech on its USD1.8bn acquisition of 43% stake in Autohome
Firms act on China silicon carbide maker SICC¡¯s HKD2bn IPO
Clifford Chance, Grandall, KWM, Freshfields, and Commerce & Finance advised on SICC¡¯s HKD2 billion HKEX debut, issuing 47.75 million H shares at HKD42.8 each
China Business Law Awards 2025
Which Chinese and international law firms have earned client trust through exceptional expertise?
Clifford Chance expands global construction group in Australia
Clifford Chance launches a construction team in Australia to support major projects across the Asia-Pacific, led by Katie Joukadjian
Firms advise on Japan¡¯s landmark NTT DC REIT SGX listing
NTT DC REIT launches SGD988 million IPO on SGX, the largest REIT listing in over a decade
Firms aid home appliance giant Haier¡¯s RMB2.5bn acquisition
Zhong Lun, Clifford Chance, Grandway advise Haier on RMB2.5bn acquisition of controlling stake in Step Electric
The A-List: Japan’s top lawyers and legal icons
Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the most celebrated lawyers in Japan¡¯s legal industry, featuring the country¡¯s top 100 lawyers plus 30 Legal Icons
Firms advise on Sanhua Intelligent Controls¡¯ HKD9.3bn IPO
Sanhua Intelligent Controls raised HKD9.3bn in its HKEX debut with top legal advisers
Firms act on Haitian¡¯s HKD10bn IPO on HKEX
Haitian raised HKD10.1 billion in its HKEX debut, with top firms advising on the year¡¯s second-largest main board IPO
Firms advise State Grid on RMB4bn dim sum bonds
State Grid Corp issued RMB4bn in offshore bonds via BVI unit on HKEX, with counsel from Linklaters, KWM, CC, Conyers, C&F
Clifford Chance acts on Asia¡¯s first HK-listed Saudi sukuk ETF
Clifford Chance advised on Asia¡¯s first Saudi sukuk ETF listing on HKEX, providing Sharia-compliant investment access
Sullivan, Clifford Chance steer ENN Energy¡¯s HK privatisation
Sullivan & Cromwell and Clifford Chance advise on ENN Energy¡¯s USD11.6B privatisation, involving H shares, HKEX delisting, and regulatory compliance
The International A-list 2025
We reveal the most-recommended foreign lawyers for India-related matters
Deals of the Year 2024
The most complex and interesting deals and disputes that have taken place in the past year
Clifford Chance partners with Shanghai He Ping in FTZ
Clifford Chance has tied up with He Ping Law Firm in the Shanghai free-trade zone (FTZ) to further strengthening its presence in China
Singapore’s Top 100 lawyers plus 20 legal icons
Asia Business Law Journal reveals the leading talent in Singapore¡¯s legal profession
Trio acts on Meiji Yasuda¡¯s USD2.28bn acquisition
Linklaters, Debevoise & Clifford Chance advised Meiji Yasuda on its $2.28B acquisition of L&G¡¯s US insurance businesses
Clifford Chance shores up US focus with Japan M&A hire
Clifford Chance hires M&A partner Jeff Schrepfer in Tokyo
Atsumi & Sakai adds UK veteran to lead global projects
Atsumi & Sakai appoints UK veteran Alan Kitchin to lead global projects
A&O Shearman names energy expert as new MP in Tokyo
A&O Shearman has appointed Scott Neilson as the new managing partner of its Tokyo office, effective 17 February
Five firms lead on SEA¡¯s largest data campus financing
Yondr Group secures USD900 million for Southeast Asia¡¯s largest data centre campus
Quartet drives largest Cambodian microfinance sale
Bank SinoPac has acquired Amret Microfinance for USD 550 million, marking Cambodia's largest deal
Quartet guides on Yibin Bank¡¯s HKD1.78bn IPO
Clifford Chance, GLO, KWM, and Commerce & Finance advised on YBCCB¡¯s USD227 million IPO in Hong Kong
Quintet plays role in Ultraman toymaker¡¯s HKD1.67bn IPO
Freshfields, Jingtian & Gongcheng and Campbells advised Bloks Group on its HKD1.67 billion (USD215 million) Hong Kong listing
Quintet aids InnoScience¡¯s HKD1.4bn debut in Hong Kong
Five law firms have advised semiconductor manufacturer InnoScience Technology¡¯s HKD1.4 billion IPO on the HKEX
Quartet counsels on makeup brand Mao Geping¡¯s HKD2.3bn IPO
Clifford Chance, Jingtian & Gongcheng, Paul Hastings, and Tian Yuan Law Firm advised Mao Geping's HKD2.3B IPO on SEHK
Oon & Bazul boosts dispute resolution with key hire
Oon & Bazul hires Elan Krishna as partner to tackle growing cross-border disputes in Singapore
Quintet assists on CR Beverage¡¯s HKD5bn listing
Clifford Chance, Jingtian & Gongcheng, Harneys, Paul Hastings, and Zhong Lun advised on China Resources Beverage¡¯s HKD5bn HKEX debut
Trio acts on HSBC HKD1 bn digital bond issuance
HSBC issued Hong Kong's first private digital bond for HKD1 billion
A&O Shearman, Clifford Chance steer HKD12bn housing loan
A&O Shearman and Clifford Chance secured a HKD12 billion loan for the Hong Kong Housing Society's affordable housing projects
Six firms act on Vedanta Resources Finance II¡¯s USD900m deal
Six firms advised on Vedanta Resources Finance II¡¯s USD900 million 10.875% secured notes issuance, due 2029
Four law firms assist on L¡¯Occitane¡¯s HKEX delisting
Skadden, Clifford Chance, Norton Rose, and Kirkland advised on L¡¯Occitane chairman¡¯s brand privatisation, ending its 14-year HKEX run
Startup to flat out: MetaSota
In a fiercely competitive AI boom, how should Chinese legaltech companies make a name for themselves?
Multiple firms guide USD20bn Guinea iron ore project
After 20 years of setbacks, 10 law firms advise on the $20B development of the world's largest untapped iron ore mine in Guinea
10-plus firms advise on USD20bn iron ore project in Guinea
Involving major players like China Baowu and Rio Tinto, marking a significant milestone in the mining sector
Black Sesame debuts in second HK IPO under Chapter 18C
Clifford Chance, Zhong Lun Law Firm, Maples Group, K&L Gates, Wilson Sonsini and JunHe have advised on Black Sesame International¡¯s IPO
China Business Law Awards 2024
China Business Law Journal reveals its top performing law firms of 2023
Rolling with the punches
The foreign firms that have overcome adversity and emerged as go-to choices for India legal matters
Six law firms advise on Chenqi Technology¡¯s HKEX debut
Clifford Chance, Maples Group, Haiwen & Partners, King & Wood Mallesons, Paul Hastings and Commerce & Finance Law Offices have advised on Chenqi Technology
Four firms guide Indonesia¡¯s USD2.35bn global sukuk issue
Clifford Chance, AZP, A&O Shearman, and Assegaf Hamzah & Partners acted on Indonesia¡¯s $2.35 billion global sukuk issue
The A-List: Top offshore lawyers 2024
Following an extensive nominations process, Asia Business Law Journal reveals the top offshore lawyers
Simmons & Simmons adds partner Singapore disputes team
Simmons & Simmons adds Lijun Chui from Bird & Bird as a partner to expand its dispute resolution team in Singapore
Taking on uninvited takeover bids
Publicly traded Japanese companies are facing novel pressures to deal with unexpected acquirers knocking on their doors
Quartet advises on Haier, Grifols¡¯ deal in blood products firm
Four firms are advising on the RMB12.5 billion (USD1.73 billion) sale of a stake in Shanghai RAAS between Spanish drugmaker Grifols and Haier Group
Quartet guides HKD8.79bn privatisation bid for SciClone
Kirkland & Ellis, Clifford Chance, Sullivan & Cromwell and Slaughter and May advise on Silver Pegasus Investment's HKD8.79 billion take-private of SciClone Pharmaceuticals in Hong Kong
Four law firms act on Baicha Baidao¡¯s HKD2.6bn IPO
Davis Polk, Jingtian & Gongcheng, Clifford Chance, and King & Wood Mallesons advised Baicha Baidao's USD330 million HKEX debut, the city's biggest IPO in 2024
Clifford Chance reshuffles China management team
After acting as Clifford Chance¡¯s co-managing partner in China for seven years, Tim Wang will be promoted as chair of the China practice
Taiwan¡¯s top 100 lawyers
Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the premier professionals leading the way in Taiwan's legal landscape
Deals of the Year 2023
India Business Law Journal reveals 50 standout deals and disputes of 2023, and the law firms that successfully concluded them
Haiwen, Clifford Chance advises Sinopharm¡¯s take-private bid for China-TMC
Sinopharm leads HKD15.6B take-private bid for China-TMC
Clifford, W&C aid CVC acquisition of Japan¡¯s Sogo Medical
Clifford Chance and White & Case guide CVC in USD1.2bn acquisition of Japan's Sogo Medical - Nikkei Asia
Firms advise on Indonesia¡¯s USD2.75bn first toll road platform
Clifford Chance, Allen & Overy, Herbert Smith Freehills, and ABNR advise on APG's USD2.75bn co-investment in Indonesia's first toll road platform
Clifford counsels Barito on wind energy buy in Indonesia
Clifford Chance advises Barito Renewables Energy on acquiring 5 Indonesian wind farms from UPC Renewables Asia Pacific
Weighing the future
India's future legal leaders show what it takes to stand out to clients and industry peers
W&H and Better Chance reach strategic co-operation
China¡¯s W&H Law Firm and Russian peer Better Chance have entered a comprehensive strategic co-operation, enhancing their international influence
Four firms assist EV maker XPeng in stake sale to Volkswagen
Fangda Partners, Freshfields, JunHe and Clifford Chance have counselled on intelligent electric vehicle maker XPeng¡¯s sale of a 4.99% stake to Volkswagen for USD705 million
Clifford Chance acts on Bain Capital¡¯s USD250m investment
Clifford Chance has advised Bain Capital on its USD250 million investment in Vietnam¡¯s Masan Group Corporation
Japan Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal shines a spotlight on the exceptional performance of top law firms in Japan, highlighting their excellence and impact in the legal field
Will Semiconductor GDR issue is China¡¯s biggest in 18 years
Five law firms advise on Will Semiconductor¡¯s USD445 million global depository receipts (GDR) offering on the SIX Swiss Exchange
Stellantis acquires 20% stake in Leapmotor for EUR1.5bn
Maserati¡¯s holding company Stellantis has acquired a 20% stake in new-energy carmaker Leapmotor for USD1.6 billion
Key hire in Sydney boosts Clifford Chance¡¯s corporate practice
International law firm Clifford Chance is strengthening its presence in Australia with the appointment of Philip Podzebenko as a corporate practice partner in Sydney
Four law firms counsel on HKD5.7bn privatisation of Yitai Coal
Four law firms assisted Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Company (Yitai Coal) in a HKD5.7 billion (USD726 million) H-share buyback offer, making it the largest such privatisation to date
Linklaters¡¯ HK corporate partner joins Clifford Chance
M&A lawyer Alex Bidlake joins Clifford Chance as HK-based partner, with extensive experience in Asia-Pacific energy and infrastructure M&A. Boosts firm's global practice
DBS completes acquisition of Citi¡¯s consumer banking in Taiwan
Clifford Chance and Lee & Li advised Citibank on the sale of its consumer banking business in Taiwan to Singapore¡¯s DBS Bank
Full speed ahead
India Business Law Journal is pleased to present its selection of the top 15 foreign law firms for India-related work
China Zheshang Bank rights issue to raise HKD13.8bn
Four law firms counselled China Zheshang Bank for its HKD13.8 billion (USD1.77 billion) rights issue on the HKEX and the SSE
Yongtai Technology is first Shenzhen firm to list in London
JunHe, Linklaters and Clifford Chance have advised on chemical company Zhejiang Yongtai Technology¡¯s global depository receipt (GDR) offering
Huayou Cobalt raises USD582.5m in successful SIX listing
Four law firms advised on Chinese A-share listed company Huayou Cobalt¡¯s largest GDR listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange
Clifford Chance, Shearman counsel on Mitsui food acquisition
Clifford Chance and Shearman & Sterling advised on Japanese diversified industrial company Mitsui¡¯s 70% acquisition
China Business Law Awards 2023
China Business Law Journal reveals its top performing law firms of 2022
ACC Hong Kong celebrates diversity and inclusion
Three respected panellists delved into the significance of cultural diversity, gender equality and inclusion at the workplace in an ACC panel discussion at Clifford Chance¡¯s Hong Kong office on 24 May
Five law firms assist on Horizon Construction IPO in Hong Kong
Five law firms advised on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange IPO of Horizon Construction Development (HCD), raising a total of HKD1.75 billion (USD224 million)
SFC appoints first executive director for legal services division
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has created an executive director post in the legal services division, a first for the regulator, with the three-year appointment of Lisa Chen by Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan
Reed Smith beefs up Asian?regulatory team?with Hong Kong hire
Reed Smith enlarged its Asian regulatory team with the hiring of Hong Kong-based partner Jill Wong
Baker McKenzie hires Hong Kong capital markets partner
Baker McKenzie has bolstered its capital markets practice in Hong Kong with the addition of partner Chen Sheng, who previously practised at Clifford Chance
Clifford Chance guides Japan¡¯s Daiwa in Ireland motorway deal
Clifford Chance advises Daiwa Energy and Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Japan¡¯s Daiwa Securities Group, on the acquisition as part of an investor consortium of 100% of Celtic Roads Group (Waterford)
Deal highlights
Notable IPOs, De-SPAC, bond issuance, joint venture, license agreement, and loans in March and their legal advisors
Deals of the year 2022
India Business Law Journal reveals the standout deals and disputes of 2022 and the law firms that showed their worth in successfully concluding them
Future Legal Leaders 2023
What are the winning traits of lawyers that make them stand out to their clients and peers?
Clifford Chance lures APAC tech head from Norton Rose in Singapore
After an eight-year stint at Norton Rose Fulbright as a partner, Singapore-based technology and data lawyer Stella Cramer joins Clifford Chance to lead the tech group in the Asia-Pacific
Deals of the year 2022
China Business Law Journal announces the most exciting China-related legal transactions and disputes of 2022
Nishimura, Clifford Chance in Home Credit Philippines and Indonesia buyouts
Nishimura & Asahi and Clifford Chance advised Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) and Netherlands-based Home Credit Group, respectively
Three law firms assist Weilong snack brand¡¯s HKD898m Hong Kong IPO
Clifford Chance, Commerce & Finance Law Firm and Maples advised famous Chinese snack brand Weilong on its HKEX listing, raising HKD898 million from the sale of 96.4 million shares at HKD10.56 apiece
Sunshine Insurance raises HKD6.7bn in Hong Kong H-share listing
Sunshine Insurance, a leading private insurance group in China, issued H shares for the first time in an HKEX IPO, raising USD861.4 million and becoming the fourth largest listing on the city¡¯s bourse in 2022
Clifford Chance and Romulo secure Japanese investment for RCBC
Clifford Chance has advised RCBC on the international aspects of SMBC investment, increasing SMBC¡¯s stake in the Philippines bank from 5% to 20%
Jia Yuan, V&T, Stephen Peepels pave way for CALB¡¯s HK debut
China Aviation Lithium Battery (CALB) has debuted on the HKEX, raising HKD10.1 billion (USD1.29 billion), ranking it as the third largest IPO on the city¡¯s bourse by the end of October this year
Leapmotor¡¯s rare move shows scrutiny on data compliance pays off
Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor Technology¡¯s rare move to engage legal advisers on PRC data security and US export laws in its successful IPO points to a growing need to scrutinise compliance in these areas
Three law firms guide smart drugs platform¡¯s debut on Hong Kong bourse
A trio of law firms guided Chinese online pharmacy platform Dingdang Health in its Hong Kong IPO of ?HKD12 per share, raising HKD402.4 million (USD51 million)
Clifford Chance promotes partner as new Singapore head
Corporate partner Valerie Kong¡¯s career at will come full circle when she takes up her appointment as the Singapore office managing partner effective from 1 October, succeeding Kai-Niklas Schneider who had been at the helm since 2016
Khaitan key to CCI approval of USD1.6bn Axis-Citi deal
Khaitan & Co helped Axis Bank in gaining the green light in record time for its INR123 billion (USD1.6 billion) acquisition of Citibank¡¯s Indian consumer business
Clifford Chance, Shearman in Bangladesh power plant buy
Actis, a global investor in sustainable infrastructure, has acquired a shareholding in a 220MW combined cycle gas turbine power plant in the Bhola district, Bangladesh, from Indian conglomerate Shapoorji Pallonji Group
Carrefour offloads 60% stake in Taiwan joint venture
French retailer Carrefour Group has sold its 60% equity stake in PresiCarre Corporation, the operator of Carrefour Taiwan, to a local food and retail conglomerate Uni-President
White-collar investigator joins Clifford Chance
Clifford Chance hired white-collar expert Vasu Muthyala as a partner in its litigation and dispute resolution practice in Singapore.
Tencent-backed TV Producer raises HKD420m on HK listing
A Tencent-backed Chinese drama series company, Linmon Media, has raised HKD420 million (USD53.5 million) from its IPO on the HKEX





































































































































