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Sidley Austin LLP

Capital Markets: High-Yield Products

Global Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region

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Capital Markets: High-Yield Products - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Sidley Austin has a superb Asia-wide high-yield practice which is especially commended for its work on complex issuances in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia. It also works on a range of investment-grade debt and hybrid products across the region, including MTN programmes. The ECM practice continues to be active in Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore, and has been building strength in India. Sought out for advice on IPOs, rights issues and secondary offerings. The team is regularly instructed by a stellar line-up of international investment banks and regional financial institutions. It is experienced in handling capital markets transactions in the energy sector.
Notable practitioners

Singapore-based Manoj Bhargava and Constance Choy, based in Hong Kong, are both useful contacts for the practice. Mimma Barila is a key contact in Sydney.

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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin advised Sino-Ocean Group on its offering of approximately USD6 billion high-yield notes, loans, mandatory convertible bonds and perpetual securities as part of its offshore debt restructuring.

  • Sidley Austin acted as international counsel to the underwriters, Axis Capital, Jefferies, and SBI Capital, in connection with the USD2.15 billion follow-on public offering of equity shares of Vodafone Idea.

Strengths

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  • Sidley Austin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.

    Capital Markets: High-Yield Products respondentGlobal

  • Sidley Austin is strong in handling complex issues and investor negotiations. We greatly appreciate the prompt turnaround and client-centric focus, which have made a real difference.

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