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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.

Work Highlights

  • A&O Shearman advised the joint global coordinators, joint lead managers and joint bookrunners on the issuance of USD300 million floating rate digitally native notes due 2028 by Bank of Communications Hong Kong Branch under its USD12 billion medium-term note programme.

  • A&O Shearman advised the sponsors and the overall coordinators on the listing of ZG Group on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange by way of a de-SPAC transaction.

Strengths

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The team has a deep understanding of the complex legal and compliance landscape of the debt capital markets, which enables them to provide us with tailored legal advice.

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They are responsive, efficient, understand market practices and are familiar with the process. They are willing to negotiate difficult terms.

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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 offers good legal advice and follows up closely.

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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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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
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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.

She's a great practitioner.

Lina is absolutely lovely and very client-driven.

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Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms)
Agnes Tsang
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Agnes Tsang
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Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)
Jonathan Hsui
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Jonathan Hsui
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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
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Kyungwon Lee
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