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Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms) - China

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Davis Polk & Wardwell is a capital markets powerhouse with a superb reputation in high-value, cross-border equity matters, including some of the top IPOs and follow-on offerings in the region. An experienced adviser on international ADS offerings in the USA, the firm is also well known for its debt work, representing issuers and underwriters in major note and equity-linked bond offerings. It is additionally highly respected for its work in the high-yield space, advising on repeat and debut issuances, as well as liability management. A robust bench of Hong Kong-based partners advises clients on matters involving US, English and Hong Kong law. Familiar with US regulatory bodies and the requirements of jurisdictions around the region, the team regularly advises on transactions relating to the TMT, healthcare and consumer industries.

Work Highlights

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  • The firm acted for Haitong Unitrust International Financial Leasing on the update of its MTN programme and subsequent drawdown of CNY1 billion. 

  • Davis Polk advised LianLian DigiTech on its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and international Rule 144A/Regulation S offering, raising approximately HKD657.15 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gerhard Radtke
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Gerhard Radtke
1
Band 1

Gerhard Radtke co-leads Davis Polk's China DCM practice and is an expert on a range of debt mandates, with a particular emphasis on high-yield issuances.

Gerhard has vast product knowledge and is efficient in handling different issuances during the deal process. He is really knowledgeable and resourceful.

He is very responsive, has strong experience in the high-yield space and provides balanced commercial advice.

Gerhard is a highly trusted adviser with strong judgement and commercial acumen.

Li He
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Li He
1
Band 1

He Li is a linchpin of Davis Polk's equity capital markets team in Hong Kong and regularly acts for domestic clients on ADS issuances. He remains a popular choice among issuers.

He has very rich regulatory experience and thinks outside the box. He provides solid and robust recommendations. 

James C Lin
2
James C Lin
2
Band 2

James Lin is an adept adviser on IPOs and follow-on offerings on the SEHK, NYSE and Nasdaq. He has experience advising on SPAC and ADS IPOs for a range of issuers.

Jason Xu
5
Jason Xu
5
Band 5

Jason Xu is a partner based in Davis Polk's Beijing office. His practice focuses on Hong Kong IPOs, most frequently acting for issuers.

Jason has strong legal expertise and possesses a unique ability to think on behalf of clients' interests.

He is skilled in law and his logic is very clear. He knows every aspect of Hong Kong listings.

Jason is responsive, experienced and commercial.

Bingqing Pan
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Bingqing Pan
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Up and Coming

Pan Bingqing is an increasingly prominent piece of the Davis Polk debt practice, with a notable focus on high-yield debt. She is equipped to advise issuers and underwriters.

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Xuelin Wang
U
Up and Coming

Wang Xuelin has a noteworthy practice in the capital markets sphere. He is increasingly visible handling a range of Hong Kong and US IPOs, particularly for clients in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

Xuelin is very good and pleasant to work with. He is responsible and handles complicated situations well.

He offers deep legal expertise from a US angle and is very pleasant to work with. We continue to rely on his expertise to handle legal questions related to US regulations and capital markets.

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China

Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms)

Gerhard Radtke
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Gerhard Radtke
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Band 4
Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)

Li He
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Li He
1
Band 1
James C Lin
2
James C Lin
2
Band 2
Jason Xu
5
Jason Xu
5
Band 5
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Xuelin Wang
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Up and Coming
Capital Markets: High-Yield Products (International Firms)

Gerhard Radtke
1
Gerhard Radtke
1
Band 1
Bingqing Pan
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Bingqing Pan
U
Up and Coming

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