Tag: Skadden
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
The International A-list 2026
Bringing to the spotlight leading foreign lawyers that are the go-to advisers on India-related matters
Skadden advises Otsuka on potential USD1.2bn biotech buy
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is advising Tokyo-based Otsuka Pharmaceutical on its acquisition of clinical-stage biotechnology company
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
Shihui and Skadden assist on Deppon’s voluntary delisting
Deppon Logistics has recently proposed a voluntary delisting from the SSE in a bid to align with evolving sector trends
Firms assist on JD Industrials’ HKD2.83bn listing
JD.com's supply chain service arm, Jingdong Industrials, successfully debuted on the HKEX on 11 December, raising HKD2.83 billion
Firms chart course on USD7.4bn Air Lease Corp buyout
Sumitomo, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo and Brookfield are acquiring Air Lease Corporation in a USD7.4 billion deal
India rising, borders fading
As India expands its global trade ties and modernises its legal framework, international law firms are racing to keep pace
China Business Law Awards 2025
Which Chinese and international law firms have earned client trust through exceptional expertise?
Skadden’s former Shanghai head Wu Yuting joins RedNote
Wu Yuting joins RedNote as the tech company's general counsel after nearly 15 years at Skadden
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 work on ride-hailing platform CaoCao’s HKD1.85bn IPO
Skadden, KWM, Appleby, Latham & Watkins and Han Kun advised on CaoCao’s HKD1.85 billion HKEX listing, marking Geely’s 10th listed company
HK enacts stablecoin law in August
Hong Kong's stablecoin law, effective August 1, creates a licensing regime for fiat-backed cryptocurrencies, boosting investor protection
Jia Yuan adds four to boost cross-border financing team
Jia Yuan adds 4 capital markets lawyers in HK & Beijing to expand its cross-border finance team
Firms counsel on Xiaomi’s USD5.5bn fundraising in Hong Kong
Xiaomi raised HKD42.5b via an 800m share sale on 27 Mar, advised by Skadden, Latham, JunHe, Jingtian, and Zhonghao
Firms act on China tech giant Baidu’s RMB10bn offshore bonds
Skadden, Han Kun, Jingtian & Gongcheng, and Davis Polk advised Baidu on its USD1.48bn offshore bond issuance
The International A-list 2025
We reveal the most-recommended foreign lawyers for India-related matters
Six firms act on USD3.8bn landmark insurance deal
Allianz, BlackRock, and T&D Holdings are set to acquire Viridium in a USD 3.8 billion deal
Singapore’s Top 100 lawyers plus 20 legal icons
Asia Business Law Journal reveals the leading talent in Singapore’s legal profession
Skadden Beijing to welcome new leadership, says source
After Sun Kai and Xu Yilin left Skadden's Beijing office, a source says partners will relocate from Hong Kong and Shanghai
The A-List 2024-25: Rising Stars
When helping clients navigate a complex legal landscape, young elite lawyers have brought fresh ideas and innovative approaches to the table
Quintet steers bubble tea giant Guming’s HKD1.8bn IPO
Skadden, Shihui, Ogier, Cleary Gottlieb, and Jingtian & Gongcheng guide Guming Holdings' HKD1.8 billion debut on the HKEX
Morgan Lewis deepens Tokyo real estate bench with veterans
Morgan Lewis strengthens Asia real estate practice, hiring Gerald Fujii and Naoki Ueyama from Withers, with 20+ years' experience
Jia Yuan recruits capital markets specialist
Sun Ye joins Jia Yuan Law as senior partner, specializing in capital markets and cross-border M&A, splitting time between Beijing, Shang
Cooley grows capital markets with new partner in Beijing
Cooley has bolstered the talent at its Beijing office with the addition of capital markets partner Xu Yilin
US pair becomes latest to divest from China ?
Paul Weiss and Milbank will close their Beijing offices, joining other US law firms leaving mainland China
Paul Weiss confirms departure from Beijing by year-end
Paul Weiss will be closing its sole office in the mainland, China Business Law Journal has confirmed
Skadden set to close Shanghai office
Skadden will close its Shanghai office due to market changes
Skadden boosts Asia disputes practice with new head?
Skadden appoints Friven Yeoh as head of Asia litigation and arbitration, joining from Sidley Austin
Skadden, King & Spalding act on USD1.72bn renewables deal
Skadden and King & Spalding advised on MAM's USD1.72 billion DESRI investment agreement
Firms act on Midea’s USD3.98bn IPO
Skadden, Jia Yuan, Freshfields, and King & Wood Mallesons advised on Midea Group’s HKD31 billion IPO, Hong Kong’s largest in three years
Five firms steer home appliance group Midea’s HKD31bn IPO
Five law firms advised on Midea Group’s over HKD31 billion IPO, the largest debut on the Hong Kong bourse in the past three years
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
DLA Piper names new head of real estate in Tokyo
DLA Piper appoints Ed Sheremeta as Tokyo real estate co-head, relocating from Hong Kong where he led the same practice
Skadden, Latham & Watkins steer USD1.12bn biotech sale
Skadden and Latham & Watkins are advising Otsuka Pharmaceutical on its USD1.12 billion acquisition of Jnana Therapeutics
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
On the move
Elections, political tensions, accelerated regulation and shifting sands of opportunity are some of the factors influencing law firm movements in the region
Four firms act on Trial debut in this year’s largest Japan IPO
Trial Holdings, a Japanese discount-store chain, completes global IPO on Tokyo Stock Exchange, raising USD258 million
Seven law firms act on USD8.5bn Reliance-Viacom18-Disney JV
Seven law firms seal Reliance-Viacom18-Disney USD8.5B joint venture deal
Three firms act on TikTok’s USD1.5bn Indonesian revival
White & Case and Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) assist MMG's USD1.88B acquisition of Cuprous Capital for operating rights to the Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana
PE expert Karina Luo rejoins Han Kun in Shanghai
Luo specializes in private equity fund establishment, asset management, and designing management team incentives for private fund interest transfers
10 firms guide delivery company J&T Express’ HKD3.9bn IPO
J&T Express, Southeast Asia's largest fast delivery company, debuted on HKEX, raising USD501 million through a second-largest IPO in the city's history.
KWM, Skadden advise on BYD’s USD2.2bn buy of mobility business
King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) and Skadden have acted on BYD Electronic’s USD2.2 billion acquisition of Jabil’s mobility business
Five law firms help EV maker NIO issue USD1bn in bonds
Skadden, Kirkland & Ellis, Han Kun Law Offices, Latham & Watkins and Commerce & Finance Law Offices have advised electric vehicle manufacturer NIO?
Five law firms advise Tuhu Car on HKD1.14bn Hong Kong IPO
Skadden, CM Law Firm, Maples Group, Kirkland & Ellis and Jingtian & Gongcheng have advised Tuhu Car, a Chinese automotive after-sales service provider, on its USD145 million IPO in Hong Kong
Shein extends offline reach via stake in US fashion group
Skadden has advised cross-border e-commerce giant Shein in a strategic partnership with an American fashion industry
Full speed ahead
India Business Law Journal is pleased to present its selection of the top 15 foreign law firms for India-related work
Keep overcomes data scrutiny to successfully list in Hong Kong
Six law firms acted on Keep’s HKD313 million (USD40 million) IPO, marking the Chinese online fitness platform’s success
China Business Law Awards 2023
China Business Law Journal reveals its top performing law firms of 2022
Hesai becomes the largest Chinese IPO in the US after DiDi
Hesai Technology, a China-based developer of sensors used in autonomous driving, raised USD190 million on its Nasdaq debut, becoming the largest Chinese IPO in the US capital markets since October 2021
Five firms assist on Lotus Tech’s Nasdaq listing via SPAC vehicle
Automaker Geely Holdings’ luxury electric vehicle brand Lotus Technology agreed to merge with an LVMH-backed shell company, which saw legal support from Skadden, Han Kun Law Offices, Kirkland & Ellis, Fangda Partners and Shearman & Sterling
Deals of the year 2022
China Business Law Journal announces the most exciting China-related legal transactions and disputes of 2022
Law firm trio advise ECARX on Nasdaq listing via SPAC merger
Three law firms advised automotive technology company ECARX on its Nasdaq listing via a merger with US special purpose acquisition company (SPAC)
DLA Piper assists Fosun’s Lanvin Group in de-SPAC listing on NYSE
DLA Piper advised international luxury conglomerate Lanvin Group in its New York Stock Exchange listing via a de-SPAC merger
K&L Gates expands debt capital markets practice in Hong Kong
K&L Gates has hired debt capital markets partner Jay Lee in Hong Kong, who joined from Simmons & Simmons
Philippines’ Globe Telecoms to sell more than 5,000 towers
Philippines’ mobile leader Globe Telecom will sell 5,709 cellular towers for USD1.28 billion to two local? companies – Frontier Tower Associates Philippines (FTAP) and Miescor Infrastructure Development Corporation (MIDC)
Five firms steer MINISO’s dual-primary listing in Hong Kong
Global retailer MINISO Group has achieved its dual-primary listing on the Hong Kong bourse, raising USD72.2 million. Five law firms assisted in the listing
NaaS charges into Nasdaq on short-cut
NaaS Technology has been listed on Nasdaq through a merger with US company RISE Education Cayman in a deal that makes NaaS the third China concepts stock to go public in the US this year and the first IPO for an electric-vehicle charging-services provider
In-house specialty
Top in-house counsel and external lawyers were quizzed to determine what skillsets are behind their successes in two very different legal roles
China Business Law Awards 2022
China Business Law Journal reveals the law firms that have excelled in the past year
What does it take to be a top lawyer?
Our A-List lawyers share strategies for success
NIO plugs into Singapore Exchange
Chinese electric carmaker NIO debuted on Singapore Exchange by way of introduction without raising funds to become a triple-listed company in Singapore, the US and Hong Kong
Skadden advises on video-game studios and IP sale
Japanese entertainment conglomerate and video game company Square Enix Holdings has agreed to sell its North American studios and major game IPs to Sweden-based Embracer Group in a USD300 million deal
KE Holdings turns to HK for dual-primary listing
A property agency backed by multimedia giant Tencent has been given the go ahead for a dual-primary listing by way of introduction on the HKEX
NIO plugs into HKEX without fundraising
Electric vehicle manufacturer NIO successfully listed on the main board of the HKEX by way of introduction with shares beginning trading on March 10
Skadden’s China head joins ByteDance as CFO
ByteDance, the parent company of Douyin and TikTok, has hired Julie Gao, a senior partner of Skadden, as its chief financial officer
Zhihu homecoming raises HKD834m
Q&A platform Zhihu raised HKD834 million (USD106.3 million) in a homecoming IPO on HKEX
Deals of the Year
India Business Law Journal reveals the standout deals and disputes of 2021 and the law firms that worked hard to successfully conclude them
























































































































