Capital Markets (International Firms) (Expertise Based Abroad) | Asia-Pacific

Housing an eminent team with a leading ECM practice, Latham & Watkins is particularly active on high-end US deals. It represents domestic and international issuers and underwriters in numerous IPOs, as well as block trade transactions. The firm offers wide geographical coverage provided by a team of India experts drawn from Singapore, New York, Hong Kong and London. The team also wins praise for its expertise in cross-border DCM, ranging from senior secured debt issuances to high-yield bonds, and is well positioned to assist clients in the infrastructure, TMT and energy sectors. Key clients include Morgan Stanley, Citigroup and API Holdings.

The firm has a well-established reputation gained from handling a broad range of equity, debt and hybrid transactions. Linklaters' Singapore and Hong Kong offices act as underwriters' counsel on a range of DCM mandates, including masala bonds, establishment and issuances under MTN programmes and high-yield bonds. The team also offers expertise in the restructuring of convertible bonds. It is notably active on mandates relating to the energy industry. The practice's key clients include Axis Bank, Credit Suisse and Life Insurance Corporation of India.

A&O Shearman boasts a respected team based primarily in its Singapore office. It has a strong track record in the Indian DCM market, acting for an impressive list of Indian and international banking clients, with additional expertise in equity transactions. The firm offers expertise in green and convertible bond issuances, and in the high-yield space. It remains attuned to the Indian legal market, with notable experience advising on masala bonds, and also handles a selection of notable qualified institutional placements for the lead managers. Key clients include JM Financial, REC and the Indian Railway Finance Corporation. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Sidley Austin's respected team is recognised for its deep experience in equity and debt capital markets. It routinely advises on a range of offerings including high-profile IPOs, QIPs, block trades and Regulation S offerings. Singapore-based with additional expertise relating to convertible bond issuances, it is a popular choice of adviser to international and domestic investment banks. Key clients include ICICI Securities, BNP Paribas and Edelweiss Financial Services.

Milbank's robust India practice is run from the firm's Singapore and Hong Kong offices and focuses on DCM work. The team often acts as underwriters' counsel, advising on new products in the market. Its areas of expertise include high-yield work, masala bonds and ADR programmes. The firm's lawyers are also active on ECM issuances, advising on IPOs and QIPs in the Indian market. The team possesses particular strengths advising on matters relating to the energy and ainfrastructure sectors.

Duane Morris & Selvam offers an established India-focused practice, demonstrating a particular focus on mid-market IPOs, as well as QIP and bond offerings. The team advises on listings and offerings across a broad range of sectors including the technology, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, retail and manufacturing industries. It also offers expertise in handling cross-border private placements. Key clients include UBS, Citigroup and Ambit Private.

The Hogan Lovells Singapore-based team has an active practice in the Indian ECM sector, and is particularly noted for its handling of IPOs. It acts on behalf of numerous Indian and international clients, and advises underwriters and issuers on offerings related to the technology, financial services, manufacturing, insurance and TMT sectors, among others. Key clients include Axis Capital, Nomura Financial Advisory and Securities (India) and ICICI Securities.

Clifford Chance houses a prestigious team that is well versed in advising on block trades and QIPs for a roster of Indian and international banks. Its other capabilities include providing international counsel to Indian companies on their IPOs, both domestic and overseas. While based in Singapore, the group also advises on listings in London, New York and Mumbai. Its expanding DCM experience spans GMTN programmes, FCCBs and high-yield work. The firm offers expertise in the emerging area of Indian infrastructure investment trusts, and demonstrable experience handling complex real estate investment trust mandates.

White & Case's Singapore office is noted for its India capital markets practice and regularly advises banks and financial services clients as the book running lead managers on a range of Indian IPOs. The team also has experience handling QIPs, share buybacks and other ECM transactions. Key clients include Carlyle Group, JM Financial and Jeffries India.