Freshfields advises China Mobile Hong Kong on $1 bln offer for HKBN
Global law firm Freshfields has advised China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK) on its offer to acquire all issued shares in Hong Kong-based broadband company HKBN for approximately HK$7.8 billion ($1 billion).
The deal represents a significant move in Hong Kong's telecommunications sector, potentially combining…
Links, Greenberg Traurig advise on $1.64 bln Taiwan wind farm deal
Linklaters has advised Danish energy company Ørsted on the sale of a 50 percent stake in its Greater Changhua 4 offshore wind project in Taiwan for approximately $1.64 billion to Cathay Life Insurance, which turned to Greenberg Traurig for advice.
Skadden, Freshfields advise on $6.5 bln Indonesia telecom merger
U.S. law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has advised Malaysia-headquartered Axiata Group on the $6.5 billion proposed merger of its Indonesian company PT XL Axiata and PT Smartfren Telecom, a subsidiary of PT Sinar Mas Group. Freshfields counseled Sinar Mas.
Khaitan, SAM, Sidley advise on Torrent Power’s $413 mln QIP
Indian law firm Khaitan & Co has advised Torrent Power on its equity offering of $413 million through a qualified institutional placement of shares. Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co and Sidley Austin advised the bookrunning lead managers on the deal.
IndusLaw guides Zepto’s $350 mln funding round
IndusLaw has guided Indian quick commerce company Zepto on its latest $350 million funding round led by Motilal Oswal's Private Wealth division.
9 firms advise on milestone $8.2 bln cross-border insurance deal
Global law firms Debevoise & Plimpton, Kirkland & Ellis and Herbert Smith Freehills are acting for Bermuda-based insurer Resolution Life on its $8.2 billion sale to Japan’s Nippon Life Insurance, the largest overseas acquisition by a Japanese insurer to date.
Top international firms act on landmark $7.1 bln ESR take-private deal
Global law firms Freshfields, Latham & Watkins, Kirkland & Ellis, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton have steered an offer to take the Hong Kong-listed ESR Group private in a deal valued at $7.1 billion.
Fangda, KWM act on HKAA’s $592 mln acquisition of Zhuhai Airport stake
Fangda Partners has advised the Hong Kong Airport Authority (HKAA) on its agreement to purchase a 35 percent stake in Zhuhai Airport for approximately $592 million, with King & Wood Mallesons representing the seller, Zhuhai Transportation.
BKL, Yoon & Yang guide $640 mln Korean real estate deal
Top South Korean firms Bae, Kim & Lee and Yoon & Yang have advised the seller and buyer, respectively, in the acquisition of Donuimun D Tower in central Seoul by NH Nonghyup REITs Management for $640 million from Mastern Asset Management.
CAM, Trilegal, Sidley act on Godrej’s $700 mln QIP
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has continued its strong run in qualified institutional market deals, advising Godrej Properties on its $708 million equity offering via a QIP. Trilegal and Sidley Austin advised the bookrunning lead managers.