Capital Markets: Debt
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 1
Contact number
+852 2978 8000Chambers Review
A&O Shearman is reputed as a go-to firm for a wide variety of capital markets mandates, with particular strength in complex cross-border debt and hybrid product work. It is well recognised for handling a solid line-up of cross-border high-yield offerings. The firm is also very skilled at advising on equity issuances in the region. It is especially well respected in the major hubs of Hong Kong, Australia and Singapore, and additionally maintains a strong presence across the South-East Asia region, where it has standout practices in India, Thailand and Indonesia. It maintains a highly rated Hong Kong securitisation and derivatives practice, supported by resources in Singapore. The practice is highly experienced in advising on matters relating to the education, energy and manufacturing sectors. The firm is valued for US law expertise across the region, particularly advising on SEC compliance.
John Lee, Lina Lee and Kyungwon Lee are key contacts in Hong Kong, while Yvonne Siew is a main point of contact for derivatives and structured products. Pallavi Gopinath Aney in Singapore is a key contact for clients. Karolina Popic and Tony Sparks are practice leads in Australia. Masahisa Ikeda is a key contact in Tokyo.
Work Highlights
- A&O Shearman advised REC on the update of its USD7 billion GMTN programme and the subsequent issuance of its USD750 million 5.625% green bonds due 2028.
- The firm acted as Thai and international counsel to the underwriters of Thai Credit Bank's IPO and listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A&O Shearman have been consistently involved in ECM across multiple South-East Asian markets and always seem to find a solution that best harmonises with international standards."
"Their experience and understanding of the capital market industry are such that they can provide us with a solution for every issue."
"A&O Shearman have been consistently involved in ECM across multiple South-East Asian markets and always seem to find a solution that best harmonises with international standards."
"Their experience and understanding of the capital market industry are such that they can provide us with a solution for every issue."