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Skadden advises corporations and financial institutions on business transactions and operations throughout the region. With attorneys residing in Beijing, Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo, Skadden has the resources to handle the largest and most complex matters involving entities throughout the region.

Our attorneys based in Asia Pacific take on a wide range of matters throughout the region. On the corporate side, we advise on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, as well as the competition law issues raised in multinational M&A; capital markets matters; and banking transactions. We provide the full range of international dispute resolution services across the region, and we also counsel on internal investigations; enforcement actions; and related governance, disclosure and litigation matters. Our attorneys also focus on a wide range of energy and infrastructure projects and real estate-related transactions. The firm has handled matters in Australia, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

Skadden received the Innovation in Corporate & Commercial Award for international firms at the third annual Financial Times “Asia-Pacific Innovative Lawyers” awards ceremony in 2016. The firm also was named the “Employer of Choice for Hong Kong” in 2015 and 2016 by Asian Legal Business.

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What the Team is Known For

With an integrated team which is highly commended across the board and has a significant track record of work in Hong Kong, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom & Affiliates is highly sought after for ECM expertise, and the team is frequently instructed on market-leading US and Hong Kong IPOs, as well as follow-on offerings. It services clients in a wide range of industries including tech, fintech, healthcare, renewables, consumer goods and education.

Foreign Desk

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom & Affiliates enjoys an established reputation in the Indonesian market among clients in various industries including energy and natural resources. The firm is respected for its long track record advising on IPOs, share placing and high-yield bonds across a wide variety of sectors. It is a sought-after practice for advice on cross-border equity transactions, handling large-scale share transfers and block trades.

Work Highlights

  • Skadden advised Xiaomi on its approximately HKD42.6 billion placing of existing shares and top-up subscription of new shares.

Strengths

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Skadden has loads of experience serving China-based issuers built from a much longer deal list over the years.

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The team have invested significant time and effort to understand our business objectives, culture and long-term vision, so they deliver advice that is legally sound and closely aligned with our goals.

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Skadden is very dedicated, with efficient execution. Everything felt smooth despite the complex transaction structure and very tight project time window.

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Notable Practitioners

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Haiping Li
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Haiping Li
2
Band 2

Li Haiping co-heads the firm's China practice from the firm's Hong Kong office. She often advises Chinese TMT and biotech companies on IPOs and follow-on listings.

Haiping's service exceeded her already-high reputation. She was able to execute everything despite all the challenges in the transaction and handled everything smoothly with calm and clear vision.

She's an outstanding lawyer. She works tirelessly alongside us, always demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding our interests.

She has a remarkable ability to identify risks early and craft solutions that align with our business objectives while mitigating potential exposure.

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Paloma Wang
3
Paloma Wang
3
Band 3
Paloma Wang wins acclaim for her expertise advising issuers and underwriters on biotech IPOs. She serves a host of clients from Skadden's base in Hong Kong.

Paloma is a very experienced senior partner.

She has every experience we need and gives helpful advice and support to us.

She's very hardworking and very good at client service.

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Jonathan B Stone
4
Jonathan B Stone
4
Band 4
Jonathan Stone is head of Skadden's Hong Kong office and remains respected across a range of investment-grade DCM work, frequently acting for tech issuers on Reg S and convertible bond offerings.
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Shu Du
5
Shu Du
5
Band 5

Du Shu provides advice on various share offerings, as well as dual and primary listings in both Hong Kong and the USA.

She's very professional, comprehensive and considerate of client matters.

Shu is highly technical and, at the same time, possesses acute business sense. She understands the needs of the clients and is truly willing to work with them to achieve their objectives.

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Jonathan B Stone
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Jonathan B Stone
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Foreign expert for Indonesia
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Jonathan B Stone
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Jonathan B Stone
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Haiping Li
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Haiping Li
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Paloma Wang
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Paloma Wang
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Shu Du
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Shu Du
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Band 5
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