Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee is a force in India equity and debt offerings, along with Asia Pacific-wide debt offerings and issuance programmes. The Singapore team is also making headway in sustainable and social impact finance. It has a background in large-scale MTN programmes, convertible and exchangeable bonds, liability management, and corporate trustee matters. It has continued to advise on significant equity issuances in India, including advising the lead managers on Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company’s $480m QIP of equity shares and compulsorily convertible debentures. Biswajit Chatterjee is the Singapore office managing partner and co-head of the India practice, consistently demonstrating prominence in the India and Southeast Asia markets. Andy Ferris is head of the Asia Pacific international debt capital markets practice, with a wealth of experience in debt and equity-linked instruments and close links to issuers, underwriters and trustee and agency service providers. Counsel Kaustubh George is ‘extremely hardworking and is always happy to help’.
Testimonials
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‘The firm is a market leader in the APAC capital markets space. Their strong capabilities in DCM matters make them a fantastic choice for large and complex transactions. We look forward to working with their team, both when they are representing underwriters and issuers in DCM transactions. With an extensive network of lawyers in the APAC region, their high level of expertise and collaborative culture help to pioneer new and innovative solutions in the DCM space.'
‘Standout lawyers seamlessly collaborate with clients' existing legal teams. They adapt to the team's dynamics, share knowledge, and contribute positively to achieve collective success.'
- 'Lawyers demonstrate honesty, transparency, and ethical behaviour. Upholding professional integrity builds long-lasting relationships.'
‘Large team with significant market share of Indian capital markets work from a US law perspective.’
‘Biswajit Chatterjee is a well respected professional with immense knowledge and a problem solving attitude.'
- 'Kaustubh George is extremely hardworking and is always happy to help.’
‘Hogan Lovells is extremely solution oriented keeping the regulatory requirements in mind. They work collaboratively with the other counsels and are our first port of call.’
‘Biswajit Chatterjee and Kaustubh George are extremely solution oriented and work in the interest of closing the deals while ensuring the regulator’s requirements are complied with.’
Key clients
- JM Financial
- Axis Capital
- ICICI Securities
- IIFL Securities
- Kotak Mahindra Capital Company
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- JP Morgan Securities
- BNP Paribas
- BOC Aviation
- RHB Bank Berhad
- Citicorp International
- Xero Investments and Xero
Work highlights
- Advised the lead managers on the $480m QIP of equity shares and compulsorily convertible debentures by Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company.
- Advised the lead managers on the $480m rights offering by Grasim Industries.
- Advised International Finance Corporation (IFC) on its partnership with Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) in connection with BPI’s issuance of a $250m green bond.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Biswajit Chatterjee, Andy Ferris