Capital Markets: High-Yield Products - Asia-Pacific Region
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
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.
Notable practitioners
Lina Lee and Kyungwon Lee are key contacts in Hong Kong, while James Yao 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. Toshiro Mochizuki is a key contact in Tokyo.
