Housing a team of ‘highly knowledgeable, commercial and practical problem solvers’, Clifford Chance advises on all aspects of Singapore, US, English and Hong Kong law across a broad range of capital markets instruments, and counts international investment banks, Asian corporates and state-owned entities among its key roster of clients. Key areas of expertise include high-end domestic IPOs and bond issues, in addition to Reg S/144A bond transactions, liability management exercises (tender offers) and other US securities mandates. Gareth Deiner, who is praised as ’one of the best on the street in debt capital markets’, jointly leads the practice alongside Jean Thio, who divides her time between Singapore and Shanghai, working closely with Asian companies looking to access the Chinese capital markets. Johannes Juette relocated to London.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Clifford Chance houses a very strong and knowledgeable team. Market leader in all areas, in particular DCM and ECM products.’
‘Gareth Deiner has strong leadership qualities, highly intelligent and knowledgeable, commercially minded and a strong hand to guide transactions in an efficient manner. Definitely a market leader and sound legal expertise in all areas, in particular DCM and ECM products.’
‘Highly knowledgeable, commercial and practical problem solvers.’
‘Gareth Deiner is one of the best on the street in debt capital markets, dual NY and English law qualified with eye for details. He is well-supported by a strong bench of associates.’
Key clients
- Citigroup
- Credit Suisse
- BNP Paribas
- DBS
- Olam
- Straits Trading Company
- Farm Fresh
- CLSA
- Impact Investment Exchange (IIX)
Work highlights
- Advised the joint lead underwriters BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Credit Suisse and Mandiri Sekuritas, and underwriters DBS, OCBC and UOB Kay Hian on the US and international aspects of PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk's IPO and listing on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX).
- Advised Farm Fresh Berhad on the international aspects of its successful US$238.8m IPO and listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.
- Advised PT Jayamas Medica Industri Tbk (JMI) on the international aspects of its US$53m IPO and listing on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gareth Deiner, Jean Thio