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Capital Markets: Debt - Asia-Pacific Region

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What the Team is Known For

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has an extensive history and enviable track record of acting for issuers and underwriters on a wide range of complex and high-value IPOs and follow-on offerings. The firm is also well respected for its Asia-wide practice in investment-grade debt work, including hybrid products such as convertible and exchangeable bonds. The team is especially active advising on cross-border listings and global offerings from its Singapore, Hong Kong and Mainland China offices. It regularly acts on matters relating to the real estate, life sciences and transport sectors.

Notable practitioners

Arun Balasubramanian is a key contact based in Hong Kong and Singapore. Head of Asia finance Andrew Heathcote is a key contact in Hong Kong, as is Grace Huang.

Work Highlights

  • Freshfields advised Zijin Mining Group on the issuance of USD2 billion 1% guaranteed convertible bonds due 2029 by Gold Pole Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zijin Mining Group, and unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Zijin Mining Group.

  • Freshfields advised the joint sponsors and the underwriters on the USD4.6 billion global offering and listing of H shares of Midea Group on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Strengths

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They can respond to the needs and questions raised by clients in a timely manner, making clients feel at ease. Their professional quality can be guaranteed and the quality of the documents is high.

Capital Markets: Debt respondent
Asia-Pacific

The Freshfields team is professional and experienced and it can provide high-quality services to its customers. As a leading firm, it provides a global view and solutions.

Capital Markets: Debt respondent
Asia-Pacific