Linklaters

Leveraging the firm’s ‘strong know-how support and connections in multiple jurisdictions’, Linklaters’ ‘high-calibre’ team is well-positioned to advise issuers and underwriters across a range of standalone and program offerings covering an eclectic mix of products, including as it relates to equity-linked and convertible bond issuances throughout the region. Co-headed by the vastly experienced William Liu and Hwang Hwa Sim, the firm’s deep expertise and knowledge of “what is market” has ensured that it has been a valued adviser to clients as they seek to navigate turbulent economic challenges, both on new money deals, as well as in the context of liability management exercises.  As well as advising on corporate debt raisings, the firm has excellent traction within the sovereign space, with Liu leveraging particularly strong ties with PRC central and municipal government entities, as well as for policy banks, which he advises on offshore bond issuances. The firm has also been at the cutting-edge of ESG-related offerings, with Gloria Cheung recently advising the joint lead managers and the trustee in relation to the Hong Kong government’s high-profile and ground-breaking successful offering of HK$800m tokenised green bond. Able to call upon a wide-range of product expertise, including as it relates to investment grade, high yield and panda bonds, as well as being a safe pair of hands on DCM restructuring issues, native Mandarin speaker Sherry Cui is also a key member of the team.