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Capital Markets: High-Yield Products - Asia-Pacific Region
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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 managing partner Matthew Sheridan and Constance Choy, based in Hong Kong, are both key contacts for the practice. Singapore-based Manoj Bhargava is also a key contact for the team. Mimma Barila is a key contact in Sydney.

Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin advised the dealer manager, Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore), on PT Modernland Realty's offers to purchase for cash its outstanding notes and PIK notes due in 2025 and 2027.

  • Sidley Austin advised Yum China Holdings on the successful voluntary conversion of its secondary listing status to a primary listing status on the Main Board of the HKEX.
  • Sidley Austin advised the underwriters in the establishment of Westpac New Zealand's MTN programme.
  • Sidley Austin acted as international counsel to lead managers Kotak Mahindra Capital, Axis Capital, IIFL Securities, Jefferies India and J.P. Morgan India in connection with the INR43 billion Section 4(a) and Regulation S IPO of Mankind Pharma.

Strengths

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