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Capital Markets: Debt - Asia-Pacific Region

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst is highlighted for its work handling complex international derivatives and structured product transactions, including OTC derivatives, dim sum bonds and repackagings. Its Sydney and Hong Kong-based teams are well regarded for securitisation work, advising clients on a wide range of asset classes, and bespoke structures. The firm is also noted for its Japanese and China capabilities. Its prominent Australian ECM team works on equity offerings throughout South-East Asia. In addition, the practice is noted for representing Korean financial institutions, Chinese asset management groups and Australian blue-chip corporates.

Notable practitioners

Jennifer Schlosser is a key contact for the Australia practice, while Jini Lee is a key partner in Hong Kong.

Work Highlights

  • Ashurst advised Dalian Deta Holding on the issuance of CNY400 million 4.5% bonds due 2027.

  • Ashurst advised Morgan Stanley Australia Securities and UBS Securities in the role of joint lead managers of a AUD750 million institutional placement and share purchase plan for NextDC.

Strengths

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