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Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms) - China

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What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman has a highly experienced Hong Kong-based debt team working on complex cross-border investment-grade matters and panda bond issuances. It additionally advises on social bond offerings and large MTN issuances. Its solid equity practice advises issuers and underwriters on cross-border IPOs and secondary issuances. The firm represents an enviable roster of international banks, Chinese financial entities and sovereign issuers.

Foreign Desk

The Hong Kong branch of A&O Shearman has an impressive South Korea desk, working with the Seoul office to provide a one-stop shop for Korean clients. It advises on notable bond issuances as well as equity placements.

Work Highlights

  • The firm also advised IRB Infrastructure Developers on its issuance of USD540 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.11% senior secured notes due 2032 pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act.

  • A&O advised Citigroup Global Markets Asia, Huatai Financial and CCB International Capital as the joint sponsors and sponsor-overall coordinators for iMotion Automotive Technology's IPO on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.

Strengths

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The firm's strengths are its professionalism, devotion and accurate advice. The team can always consider complex issues from the client's perspective with commercial reasonableness.

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They have the expertise and knowledge of the rules and regulations. The partners are willing to be involved in the deals on a daily basis.

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They have professional and industry know-how, good client handling and management as well as quick and proper responses to client requests.

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Notable Practitioners

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Agnes Tsang
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Agnes Tsang
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Agnes Tsang of A&O Shearman's Hong Kong office continues to handle a broad spectrum of debt capital markets mandates, lately advising on issuances of social, panda and sovereign bonds.

Agnes is very professional and helpful. She always has a good resolution to our problems.

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John Lee
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John Lee
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Band 2

John Lee is a highly regarded debt capital markets lawyer based in Hong Kong who frequently acts on the bond issuances of banks and property companies, often advising the lead managers and underwriters.

John Lee provides excellent client service and is technically very strong. 

He is a very even, experienced and trusted adviser.

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Kyungwon Lee
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Kyungwon Lee
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Lee Kyungwon is a partner in A&O Shearman's Hong Kong capital markets team and handles a range of high-yield debt mandates for issuers, initial purchasers and lead managers.

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Gilbert Li
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Gilbert Li
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Gilbert Li has a broad ECM practice which, though not limited by sector, is strong in biotech.
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Jonathan Hsui
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Jonathan Hsui
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Jonathan Hsui advises issuers, placing agents, sponsors and underwriters on share issuances and placements.
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Lina Lee
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Lina Lee
5
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Lina Lee primarily advises sponsors and lenders on SEHK listings, as well as advising on share placements and secondary block trades. She frequently acts for banks, investment vehicles and securities firms.
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Jaclyn Yeap
Jaclyn Yeap
Expertise Based Abroad

Jaclyn Yeap is a Singapore-based partner and is frequently sought after for her wealth of experience advising on debt capital markets transactions across the Greater China region. She is regularly mandated on high value bonds and notes issuances.

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Capital Markets (International Firms)
Jaclyn Yeap
Jaclyn Yeap
Singapore expertise based abroad
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John Lee
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John Lee
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Foreign expert for South Korea
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Kyungwon Lee
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Kyungwon Lee
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Foreign expert for USA
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Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms)
Agnes Tsang
2
Agnes Tsang
2
Band 2
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John Lee
2
John Lee
2
Band 2
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Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)
Gilbert Li
4
Gilbert Li
4
Band 4
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Jonathan Hsui
5
Jonathan Hsui
5
Band 5
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Lina Lee
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Lina Lee
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Capital Markets: High-Yield Products (International Firms)
Kyungwon Lee
3
Kyungwon Lee
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Band 3
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