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Conyers

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Conyers is the first global offshore law firm to set foot in Asia. Our Hong Kong and Singapore offices opened in 1985 and 2001 respectively and have developed deep-rooted relationship with our clients.  As the region's leading offshore legal advisor, our goal has been clear and persistent. We aim to bring our expertise in Bermuda, British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands laws to support our Asia-based clients in a timely manner. Through our global network, we provide seamless services to clients to assist them in cross-border transactions and court cases.

We take pride in providing practical and commercial advice across corporate, finance and litigation practices to clients from various sectors and cultural backgrounds. With over 40 lawyers based in Asia, including nearly 20 partners, we have a wealth of experience and thorough understanding of our clients' commercial goals and business models. We also work closely with magic circle, silver circle and white shoes firms, as well as reputable and sizeable local law firms to advise our clients throughout their business cycles.

  • Banking & Finance
  • Capital Markets
  • Corporate Restructurings
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Insurance
  • Investment Funds
  • IPOs
  • M&A and Joint Venture
  • Private Equity
  • Structured finance and securitization

We also have a strong team of nearly 50 company secretaries in Asia who can provide secretarial services for private clients and corporations.

Clients (19)

  • Hutchmed (China) Limited
  • CAR Inc.
  • Faraday Future
  • New Horizon Health Limited
  • GCL New Energy Holdings Limited
  • Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd.
  • Sogou Inc.
  • Central China Management Company Limited
  • UP Fintech Holding Limited
  • Guoco Group Limited and GL Limited
  • China Huaneng Group (Hong Kong) Treasury Management Holding
  • Agile Group Holdings
  • Meten EdtechX Education Group Ltd.
  • Bestway Global Holding
  • I.T Limited
  • Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited
  • Pangaea Connectivity Technology Limited
  • Road King Infrastructure Limited
  • Sanxun Holdings Group Limited

Industries (12)

  • Finance
  • Automobile
  • Healthcare
  • Telecommunications
  • Education
  • Real Estate
  • Fintech
  • Gamefi
  • Food & Beverage
  • Security Solution
  • Wine & Spirits
  • Construction

Chambers Review

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Offshore - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Conyers operates an established offshore practice with Hong Kong and Singapore-based teams able to advise clients on Bermuda, Cayman Islands and BVI matters. The firm houses market-leading capital markets practice, with considerable experience assisting corporate clients with their listings on the Hong Kong, US and Shanghai stock exchanges. This group is also acknowledged for its proficient M&A transactional expertise, with extensive experience assisting clients involved in major privatisations in the Asia-Pacific region. In addition, the firm continues to advise on investment funds matters and a range of litigation work. Its expertise attracts clients from a variety of industries.

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Work Highlights

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  • Conyers was Cayman Islands counsel to Vinda in its HKD26.1 billion privatisation followed by compulsory acquisition by Asia Pacific Resources.

Strengths

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  • Conyers' extensive experience enables it to handle complex and sophisticated matters well. Partners are very hands-on and we get responses quickly.

    Offshore respondentAsia-Pacific

  • Their strengths are the quality of the advice and responsiveness. They are also good at outside-the-box solutions.

    Offshore respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • David Lamb
    David Lamb

    David Lamb

    David Lamb has extensive experience advising on Cayman, BVI and Bermuda law aspects of corporate transactions. He is well-versed in handling M&A and corporate restructuring and has notable expertise regarding hostile takeovers.

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  • Christopher W H Bickley
    Christopher W H Bickley

    Christopher W H Bickley

    Christopher Bickley is managing partner of the firm's Hong Kong office. He has a wealth of experience handling all aspects of corporate finance and capital markets matters, and continues to act for listed and private entities.

    • Christopher Bickley is a really good Cayman lawyer.

      Offshore respondentAsia-Pacific

    • He is a leader in the Hong Kong market.

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  • Richard Hall
    Richard Hall

    Richard Hall

    Richard Hall has extensive experience undertaking all manner of corporate and finance mandates. He is particularly skilled in IPO and other debt and equity offering matters.

    • Richard provides quality advice and yet is commercial.

      Offshore respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Richard is literally my go-to offshore lawyer. I don't think there is anyone else.

      Offshore respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Norman Hau
    Norman Hau

    Norman Hau

    Norman Hau leads the disputes and restructuring practice at Conyers. His knowledge of commercial litigation and contentious insolvencies covers the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands and Bermuda.

    • Norman Hau is well known in the market.

      Offshore respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Piers J D Alexander
    Piers J D Alexander

    Piers J D Alexander

    Piers Alexander is a seasoned practitioner based in Hong Kong who shows notable expertise in investment funds. He is highly sought after by private equity and hedge fund managers for fund formation and subsequent work.

    • I've worked with Piers for a long period and he has been great for the company.

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