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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)

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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

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Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms) - China

Band 1

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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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  • Davis Polk advised the sole solicitation agent in connection with a consent solicitation by Wanda Properties Global Co. Limited of its outstanding USD400 million 11% guaranteed bonds due 2025.

  • Davis Polk & Wardwell advised the joint lead managers in connection with a Regulation S offering by China Water Affairs Group Limited of its CNY1 billion 3.45% bonds due 2030 guaranteed by Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility.

Strengths

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  • Davis Polk has high standards as part of their firm culture.

    Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms) respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Li He
    Band 1Li He

    Li He

    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 Li is definitely one of the best rainmakers in the market.

      Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms) respondentGlobal
  • Band 3James C Lin
    Band 3James C Lin

    James C Lin

    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.
  • Band 4Jason Xu
    Band 4Jason Xu

    Jason Xu

    Jason Xu is a partner based in Davis Polk's Beijing office. His practice focuses on Hong Kong IPOs, most frequently acting for issuers.
  • Band 5Xuelin Wang
    Band 5Xuelin Wang

    Xuelin Wang

    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.
  • Up and ComingBingqing Pan
    Up and ComingBingqing Pan

    Bingqing Pan

    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.
    • She's good and has got a lot of experience.

      Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms) respondentGlobal

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    Bingqing Pan

    Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms)

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    James C Lin

    Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)

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    Jason Xu

    Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)

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    Xuelin Wang

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    Bingqing Pan

    Capital Markets: High-Yield Products (International Firms)

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