Jini Lee
AshurstThe 'technically strong' team at Ashurst is 'extremely responsive' and provides 'very clear and comprehensive advice' to issuers and underwriters on Greater Chinese-related international debt issuances. The scope of this work is broad and has recently included a number green and digital bond issuances, an area where the firm is particularly well-positioned by virtue not only of its transactional strength but also its ability to leverage deep fintech regulatory expertise. Leveraging 'deep industry knowledge', Jini Lee is at the forefront of much of this work and is also very adept at advising on transactions throughout Southeast Asia. Jessica Li is also an integral member of the team and has expertise at advising on standalone debt offerings and those drawn down via MTN programmes, as well as providing advice on hybrid securities. Lee co-heads the team alongside Patrick Phua.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team responds swiftly and effectively when handling complex and sophisticated matters.'
- 'They are extremely responsive, and provide very clear and comprehensive advice.'
- 'They are technically strong and have a lot of experience across different deal structures and issues in a deal.'
- 'The team has a lot of experience on public bond deals involving PRC issuers.'
- 'Jini Lee is very experienced and efficient.'
- 'Jini Lee has deep industry knowledge and is a pleasure to work with.'
Key clients
- CITIC Securities International Company Limited
- Hong Kong Huafa Investment Holdings Limited
- Bank of China Limited
- China Industrial Securities International Brokerage Limited
- China Construction Bank (Asia)
- Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch
- Luso International Banking Limited
- OCBC Wing Hang Bank Limited
- Goldman Sachs
- Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility, a trust fund of the Asian Development Bank
- HSBC
- Maybank Securities Pte. Ltd.
- Kunming Traffic Investment Co., Ltd.
- Xiamen ITG Holding Group Co., Ltd.
- XMXYG Corporation
- Guangzhou Development District Investment Group Co., Ltd
- ABCI Capital Limited
- BOCOM International Securities Limited
- Central Wealth Securities Investment Limited
- Essence International Securities (Hong Kong) Limited
- TF International Securities Group Limited
- Haitong International Securities Company Limited
- Orient Securities (Hong Kong) Limited
- Pulsar Capital Limited
- China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited
- Mianyang Science & Technology City Development & Investment (Group) Co., Ltd
- Chengdu Wenjiang Xingrongxi City Operation Group Co., Ltd.
- LVGEM (China) Real Estate Investment Company Limited
- Malayan Banking Berhad
- BOSC International Securities Limited
- Shenwan Hongyuan Securities (H.K.) Limited
- Dongxing Securities (Hong Kong) Company Limited
- SMBC Nikko Securities (Hong Kong) Limited
- China CITIC Bank International Limited
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited
- Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch
- Bank of China Limited, Macau Branch
- CMBC Capital
- Zhongtai International
- Caitong International
- Far East Horizon International
Work highlights
- Advising The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited on the provision of its digital assets platform HSBC Orion to the Central Moneymarkets Unit of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) in connection with the issuance of a digitally native green bond (Digital Green Bonds).
- Advising Bank of China Limited, Macau Branch and other Joint Lead Managers in relation to the first ever Lotus Bonds issuance by a PRC financial institution located in the GuangdongHong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area of CNY500m 3.5 per cent. bonds due 2026 by Zhuhai Rural Commercial Bank Company Limited.
- Advising CITIC Securities International Company Limited ("CSI") in relation to (i) the update of $3bn MTN Programme of CSI MTN Limited (the "Issuer"), an indirectly wholly owned subsidiary of CSI, guaranteed by CSI, and (ii) the drawdown of CNY2.5bn 3.1% Notes due 2026 (dimsum bonds) under such programme.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jessica Li
AshurstPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jini Lee, Patrick Phua