Capital Markets: International Firms | Asia-Pacific

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton hosts a market-leading capital markets practice which remains consistentlyat the forefront of capital markets transactionsin South Korea.The firm is well versed inrepresenting Koreanissuers in substantial debt and equity offerings, it also acts for major underwriters and arrangers. It is active on high-profile IPOs and a range of debt issuances, including green notes and convertible bonds. The law firm possesses expertise across foreign jurisdictions, with several partners being members of the New York Bar, and houses a number of native Korean-speaking US lawyers.

Linklaters is home to an impressive capital markets department able to provide an integrated US and UK legal offering, allowing it to serve its wide-ranging client base which includes multinational banks as well as other financial service providers. The firm acts across a diverse range of issuances, with particular strength in debt offerings and hybrid products such as convertible, exchangeable and covered bonds. It is additionally known for expertise in US securities law compliance issues, and is well-versed in advising on Regulation S and Rule 144A offerings.

The Paul Hastings capital markets team specialises in equity-related matters, with key areas of focus including high-value IPOs and GDR offerings. It also handles block sale transactions for international investment banks and US-registered offerings for Korean clients. The team possesses a growing list of issuer-side clients alongside a traditionally strong roster of underwriters.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett boasts a respected team with experience in handling all types of private and public securities transactions. The firm represents multinational Korean corporations, banks and financial institutions, including major Korean issuers and international underwriters. It is known for its expertise as underwriters' counsel on major IPOs, and also handles a range of debt work, including note issuances and GMTN programme updates.