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Capital Markets: High-Yield Products (International Firms) - China

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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

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Li He
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Li He
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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.

James C Lin
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James C Lin
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Band 3
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
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Jason Xu
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Jason Xu is a partner based in Davis Polk's Beijing office. His practice focuses on Hong Kong IPOs, most frequently acting for issuers.
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Xuelin Wang
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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.
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.

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

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Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms)

Bingqing Pan
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Bingqing Pan
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Up and Coming
Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)

Li He
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Li He
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James C Lin
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James C Lin
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Jason Xu
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Jason Xu
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Xuelin Wang
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Capital Markets: High-Yield Products (International Firms)

Bingqing Pan
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Bingqing Pan
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Up and Coming

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