Capital Markets: Derivatives & Structured Products - Asia-Pacific Region
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. The team in Hong Kong is particularly active on this front, especially in relation to deals involving Japan. It is also well regarded in securitisation work, advising clients on a wide range of asset classes, and on bespoke structures, with the Australia team spearheading the practice. The firm maintains a notably deep bench of structured capital markets experts in China. Its prominent Australian ECM team works with the Hong Kong office on equity offerings throughout South-East Asia. The firm is known for prowess in representing Korean financial institutions, Chinese asset management groups and Australian blue-chip corporates.
Strengths
"The team promptly addresses our queries or concerns and stays up-to-date with the latest regulatory changes, providing sound advice on complex issues with practical solutions."
"The team demonstrate a strong understanding of commercial impetus for a transaction and are able to provide updates on current market trends given their broad experience and exposure across the market."
Work highlights
Ashurst advised the joint lead managers on Hong Kong law in relation to the issuance of CNY500 million 4.5% bonds due 2026 by Huafa Investment, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Zhuhai Huafa Group.
Ashurst advised J.P. Morgan on its role as the sale agent, broker and operator of the sale facility and bookbuild process of the sale of Woodside Energy Group shares on behalf of BHP shareholders.
Notable practitioners
Jennifer Schlosser is a key contact for the Australia practice, while Jini Lee is a key partner in Hong Kong.
