-
Who we are
In this section
Welcome from Chris Saul
Introduction from our senior partner
-
What we do
In this section
Exceptional legal service
Our reputation is not built on results alone: we offer our clients an exceptional legal service
Feature publication
Read the updated ACT Borrower's Guide to LMA Loan Documentation for Investment Grade Borrowers
-
Where we work
In this section
International perspective
We work in seamless integrated teams with the best lawyers around the world
Learn about our international approach
-
News and recent work
In this section
Groundbreaking and newsworthy
Our work is high profile and often innovative
-
Careers
In this section
Inside view on... Work
"I was involved in a number of large transactions by multi-national clients"
Watch our 'Inside View' videos
China
We have extensive experience in China, dating from the early days of our Hong Kong office. Our clients include leading PRC and international corporates and investment banks. We draw on our long-standing working relationships with leading Chinese law firms to deliver an integrated service of the highest quality.
For more information about our China-related practice, please contact any of our Hong Kong partners, Lisa Chung in Beijing, or Miranda Leung or Mark Horton in London.
Key experience
Our key experience includes advising:
Diageo plc on its proposed acquisition of a controlling interest in its existing Chinese joint venture, Sichuan Chengdu Quangxing Group, and the subsequent mandatory tender offer for Sichuan Shui Jing Fang.
TPG Capital in relation to the proposed HK$930 million acquisition of H shares in Wumart Stores Inc. by TPG Asia V L.P.
GS Capital Partners VI Fund, L.P. in relation to its subscription for US$243 million convertible bonds and warrants (involving a further US$90m) to subscribe for ordinary shares in the share capital of Geely Automobile Holdings Limited.
Alibaba.com in relation to its acquisition of an interest in China Civilink.
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL) in relation to its US$2.2 billion disposal of Orient Overseas Developments Limited to CapitaLand China (RE) Holdings.
UBS, Credit Suisse, CICC and Goldman Sachs on the US$3.1 billion global offering and Hong Kong listing of China Pacific Insurance.
Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd. (MCC) in relation to its US$5.3 billion global offering of H shares and A shares and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
CITIC Group on the sale of its indirect interest JSC Karazhanbasmunai and related financing.
Hong Kong office
Our Hong Kong office opened in 1974 and today has 10 partners and over 40 other lawyers advising on Hong Kong and English law.
Beijing office
Our Beijing office opened in September 2009 and practises both English and Hong Kong law.