Chambers Review
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Capital Markets: Equity - Asia-Pacific Region
What the Team is Known For
Sullivan & Cromwell enjoys a very strong reputation for its activity and skill in high-profile ECM work, including block trades, IPOs and secondary offerings. The firm is well placed to advise clients on high-profile US listings. Other areas of strength include REIT listings and privatisation-linked transactions. The practice is primarily run out of the Japan and Hong Kong offices, with additional expertise in Melbourne. It is experienced in representing Japanese and PRC underwriters.
Strengths
Sullivan & Cromwell understands the client's concerns about costs and assists the client to avoid unnecessary costs.
The team are always available and willing to help. They are willing to exceed expectations and work within tight time frames to take advantage of market conditions.
Work Highlights
Sullivan & Cromwell advised China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities and JP Morgan Securities (Asia Pacific), among other underwriters, on the USD84 million Hong Kong IPO of LianLian DigiTech.
Notable practitioners
Gwen Wong is the managing partner for the firm's Beijing office, while Ng Kay Ian manages the Hong Kong office. Izumi Akai and Keiji Hatano are key contacts for the Japan practice.