US finance heavyweight Latham & Watkins LLP is able to draw upon the expertise of a strong bench of US and UK-qualified practitioners based out of Hong Kong who are adept at advising on deals throughout the credit spectrum (including for Chinese SOEs) originating in China and abroad. The team, which is led by the vastly experienced Ji Liu, is also very well-versed in handling underwriter mandates, and it is this balanced offering which ensures that clients benefit from a very well-rounded view of the market. As well as handling conventional bond issuances (both standalone and program offerings), the team is also very well-versed at handling equity-linked transactions, chiefly as a result of Posit Laohaphan's strong credentials both with regard to US-listed and non-US listed companies in the region. Noted for his TMT-focused IPO practice, Benjamin Su also handles some bond issuances for clients in the sector and is also adept at advising underwriters for convertible bond issuances.

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Key clients

  • Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Company
  • CNCB Capital / CNCB (Hong Kong) Investment Limited
  • China CITIC Bank International
  • Huatai International Finance
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Bank of America
  • Shenwan Hongyuan Securities (H.K.) Limited
  • Shaoxing Shangyu State-owned Capital Operation Co. Ltd.
  • Guotai Junan Securities (Hong Kong) Limited
  • Shangyu Urban Construction Group
  • Yiwu State-owned Assets Operation Co. Ltd.
  • Changde Urban Construction Investment Group Co.
  • Lishui Economic and Technology Development District Industrial Development Co.
  • Bank of China, ICBC (Asia)
  • ABC International
  • China Securities International
  • CICC
  • Citigroup

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Latham & Watkins LLP
Ji Liu, Regional Chair of Latham & Watkins’ Corporate Department in Asia, advises clients on all aspects of corporate and securities law, with an emphasis on debt and equity capital markets transactions. Mr. Liu leverages his problem-solving mentality and extensive market experience to help world-leading companies, investment banks, and trustees navigate: High-yield and investment grade debt offerings Initial public offerings (IPOs) Issuances of equity, debt, and equity-linked securities Mergers and acquisitions Venture capital financing He serves as a trusted advisor to longtime clients and connects them with the resources they need across Latham’s robust global platform to achieve their commercial objectives. A recognized leader at the firm, Mr. Liu previously served on the firm’s Strategic Client Committee.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ji Liu

Other key lawyers

Posit Laohaphan, Benjamin Su, Derek Chua, Tingfei Fan