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China > Regional coverage: Jiangsu Province: Nanjing Tier 1
China > Antitrust and competition: PRC firms Tier 2
Dentons‘ competition and antitrust practice handles merger control filings, antitrust investigations, private litigation and compliance. With Jet Deng and Ken Dai at the helm, the firm represents a number of well-known international household names such as Volkswagen and also provides advice to the Ministry of Finance and local state bodies such as the Hainan Administration for Market Regulation. The team has notable expertise in the energy and healthcare sectors.Other key lawyers:
Jet Deng; Ken Dai
Key clients
Unilever China
TOTAL
Volkswagen
Inspur
Shanghai Fosun Health Technology (Group) Co., Ltd.
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.，Limited (CATL)
CNNC Capital Holding Co., Ltd
Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft
Beijing Shenzhou Aerospace Software Technology Co., Ltd
CCPIT
BOE
Intel China
Schaeffler Greater China
Yao Pharm
Kuaishou
Continental Grain China
MicroPort
Work highlights
- Represented Hainan Administration for Market Regulation in the lawsuit brought by a company who is dissatisfied with antitrust penalty.
- Provided antitrust service in the formation of a joint venture between Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) and Hubei Yihua Chemical.
- Provided advice on the antitrust enforcement evaluation and the enhancement to the mechanism for the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
China > Banking and finance: PRC firms Tier 2
Leveraging its impressive global footprint, Dentons China is regularly instructed on a range of cross-border matters, with notable experience handling loan and non-performing asset securitisation matters as well as aircraft financing. Jacky Wang and Wei Zhang co-head the practice, which includes Ying Jian and Yao Zhou who stand out for their expertise in debt restructurings and venture capital financing transactions, respectively. Leasing specialist Lin Zhang and securities expert Lihong Wang are also key contacts.
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Other key lawyers:
Key clients
China Construction Bank
Fujian Haixia Bank
Zhejuang Zheyin Financial Leasing
PSBC Consumer Finance
Bank of China
FAW Auto Finance
Industrial Consumer Finance
Bank Of Guiyang
INTESA SANPAOLO
China Merchants Bank
Sinopac Bank
China Post Financial Management
China Zheshang Bank
Rural Commercial Bank of Zhangjiagang
Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank
Zhejiang Tailong Commercial Bank
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
AVIC International Leasing
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
Minsheng Financial Leasing
JC International Finance & Leasing
Qingdao Airlines
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China
Agricultural Bank of China Financial Leasing
SPDB Financial Leasing
Haitong UT Leasing HK
Moutai (Shanghai) Financial Leasing
BOC Financial Leasing
Bank of Communications Financial Leasing
China Construction Bank
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
Bank of China
Industrial Bank Hong Kong Branch
HSBC
Standard & Chartered Bank
BNP Paribas
JP Morgan Chase & Co
The Bank of East Asia
United Overseas Bank
Hang Seng Bank
Fusion Bank
Chong Hing Bank
ABN AMRO
Rabobank Nederlands
ING
Barclays Bank
Cathay United Bank
Societe Generale
Work highlights
- Acted for ICBC in multiple cross-border financing projects.
- Advised AVIC International Leasing in its implementation of a financial leasing project for 8 aircraft, including Airbus, Boeing and ARJ21 aircraft.
- Advised Standard Chartered Bank on a guarantee relationship between it and Sinosure in relation to a hospital financing project.
China > Dispute resolution: Arbitration: PRC firms Tier 2
Dentons China is extremely active in the arbitration space, with the group regularly advising both domestic and foreign clients on civil, commercial, and administrative arbitration matters. It serves all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government, and houses a number of partners serving as arbitrators for the HKIAC, CIETAC, and BAC. Tao Li heads the department from Beijing, and is supported by Lunshan Lan, who has rich expertise in construction and real estate projects. Summit Chen is a key name in the Shanghai office, with significant expertise advising on major commercial arbitrations.Practice head(s):
Tao Li
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Zhu Xinhua
Zhejiang Dajiang Water Investment Co., Ltd. |Lai’an Dajiang Water Co., Ltd.
Wang Yiyang
Ministry of Housing and |Urban-Rural Development of the PRC.
China Engineering Cost Association
Beijing Guoan Pension Industry Investment Management Co., Ltd
Beijing Real Estate Group Co., Ltd
Beijing Liujian Group Co., Ltd
Beijing Construction Engineering Bohai Construction Co., Ltd
Shanxi Fengrong Real Estate Development Co., Ltd
China > Private wealth: PRC firms Tier 2
The private wealth team at Dentons China handles a variety of matters for private banks, trust companies, insurance companies, and wealth management agencies. It is also well adept in advising high-net-worth individuals on cross-jurisdictional matters, and it has seen increased growth in inheritance planning work. The team is co-led by Jun Zhang, who has extensive expertise in family wealth management, family trust and charitable trust business, alongside Lingli Xie. Naidong Ma leads the Shanghai branch, focusing on family disputes for ultra-high-net-worth clients as well as providing wealth protection and inheritance advice. Meanwhile, Xiaochu Zhang is experienced in family enterprise governance and family business succession planning, as well as in cross-border matters.
Practice head(s):
Jun Zhang; Lingli Xie
Other key lawyers:
Naidong Ma; Xiaozhu Zhang; Hu Wan
Testimonials
‘Very professional, efficient, knowledgeable.’
‘Top-notch strategy. Knowledgeable and internationally connected, knows in-depth cross-border legal mechanisms.’
‘Very professional team. Knowledgeable and friendly.’
‘Hu Wan responds quickly to client’s needs and uses language which allows the client to understand clearly.’
Key clients
China CITIC Bank
China CITIC Trust Company
Peipei Li
Gang Zheng
China > Projects and energy: PRC firms Tier 2
At Dentons China, Guisheng Yang leads the energy, natural resources and environment practice, supported by mining specialist Guanshan Yang. The firm has an extensive roster of clients including railways, mining companies, petroleum producers and renewable energy setups. Major electricity, petroleum and natural gas player Shenergy Group is among the most notable. The practice offers services in mergers and acquisitions, equity transactions, due diligence and all aspects of project implementation. Nancy Sun has a specialism in carbon trading and carbon reduction projects work for major oil companies, while Jenny Si is another key name.Practice head(s):
Huazhi Yuan; Guisheng Yang
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Key clients
China Railway Guizhou Tourism Culture Development Co., Ltd.
China Railway Culture and Tourism Investment Group Co., Ltd.
BASF (China) Co., Ltd.
Vitol (China) Energy Co., Ltd.
Shell (China) Co., Ltd.
Copenhagen Infrastructure New Markets Fund I K/S
Shenergy New Energy (Inner Mongolia) Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Shenergy New Energy Investment Co., Ltd.
Rudong Xiexin Offshore Wind Power Co., Ltd. |Rudong Zhixin Offshore Wind Power Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Shenergy Power Sales Co., Ltd.
State Grid Integrated Energy Service Group Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Daqin New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Electric Group
Shanghai Yuxiong Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.
Zhongrui Hengfeng (Shanghai) New Energy Development Co., Ltd.
PowerChina Henan Engineering Co., Ltd.
Zhaoyuan Municipal Non-coal Mine Management Headquarter Office
Work highlights
- Assisted BASF with its acquisition of Shanshan Energy.
- Assisted Shanghai Shenergy New Energy Investment Co., Ltd. in the due diligence and equity transactions involving nearly 30 wind power project asset packages with a total installed capacity of more than 2GW, including offshore wind power projects, onshore centralized wind power projects and decentralized wind power projects.
- Advised China Railway Guizhou Tourism Culture Development Co., Ltd on conducting an in-depth legal feasibility study on the whole project and conducted detailed analysis on more than 10 major feasibility issues.
China > Regional coverage: Guangdong Province: Guangzhou and Shenzhen Tier 2
Dentons has a solid full-service Greater Bay regional offering with offices in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Hong Kong. The team ‘has been deeply involved in the real estate industry for many years, and has rich experience to help clients avoid risks‘. Within its sizeable team, Zuoke Chen and Jian Zhang focus on real estate and construction, and corporate and commercial matters; Bin Jiang has extensive experience in dispute resolution, private equity funds and bankruptcy reorganisation and liquidation matters; Wangsheng Lu, Xiangfa Zhang and Jieyun Ni handle capital markets transactions while Baoting Yang is the key name to note for both contentious and non-contentious matters in the financial services and insurance sectors. Urban renewal projects, ESG bond issuance and IP disputes also feature in its recent caseload.Practice head(s):
Yuefeng Lu
Other key lawyers:
Chenhui Li; Baoting Yang; Zuoke Chen; Bin Jiang; Jian Zhang; Xiangfa Zhang; Wangsheng Lu; Jieyun Ni
Testimonials
‘Team members have a clear division of labour without losing unity and cooperation.’
‘They are good at using modern IT technology and office software to handle relevant legal affairs and material collection, and the team works efficiently together.‘
‘The team has a high degree of cooperation and rapid response. The group is composed of lawyers who are good at different professional fields, which can meet various service needs and provide more comprehensive service solutions. There are offices at home and abroad, allowing for greater collaboration.‘
‘The team can accurately determine the focus of resolving legal disputes, and provides tailor-made advice that meets client’s business needs.‘
‘Chenhui Li is able to consider issues from multiple dimensions, angles and breadths, and comprehensively prevents legal risks.‘
‘Dentons’ Guangzhou team has been deeply involved in the real estate industry for many years, and has rich experience to help clients avoid risks.‘
‘Dentons Guangzhou insurance team is one of the leading professional insurance dispute teams in China, specializing in the resolution of major and complex insurance disputes. The team has established a network of relationships that can collaborate with third parties in the insurance industry in a timely and efficient manner. It is a reliable team with both business thinking and specialized legal skills.‘
Key clients
Guangzhou Pearl River Industrial Park Investment and Development Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Industry Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd.
China Agricultural Production Materials Group Corporation
Henan Yuanfang Trade City Development Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Huizhou Pinghai Power Station Co., Ltd.
China Huadian Capital Holdings Co., Ltd., and Guangzhou Development District Investment Group Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Liede Economic Development Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Xingye Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
Billions Financial Leasing (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Branch of Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance Company of China, Ltd.
Guangzhou Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd.
Zhuhai Great Hengqin Port Industrial Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Hengjian Investment Holding Co., Ltd.
China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Power Grid Co., Ltd.
China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd. Guangzhou Branch
Work highlights
- Acted for Guangzhou Industrial Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd. as a guarantor in connection with a USD 300 million bond issued by its wholly-owned overseas subsidiary.
- Advised Guangzhou Liede Economic Development Co., Ltd. to wholly participate in the Liede renovation project.
- Acted for Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance Company of China in the case regarding the dispute over the liability for damage in which application for property preservation was made during the lawsuit, with a target amount of more than RMB180m.
China > Regional coverage: Sichuan Province: Chengdu including Chongqing Tier 2
Dentons has been active handling a mix of investment funds, bankruptcy restructuring, capital markets, real estate and construction transactions and complex commercial disputes. Among its recent highlights, Ying Zhang assisted Chengdu Major Industrialisation Project Phase I Equity Investment Fund with the establishment of a RMB40bn fund, and Ying Lan represented Deyang Rongsen Real Estate in handling debts and claims related to an unfinished construction project. The well-regarded Shoumin Liu handles commercial disputes and Manman Yang specialises in M&A transactions. Chongqing-based Zhaohui Wen and Jun Ma are also key names to note for contentious matters and transactions, respectively.Practice head(s):
Zhi Zhang
Other key lawyers:
Shoumin Liu; Ying Zhang; Manman Yang; Xueling Ning; Ying Lan; Peisong Yang; Zhaohui Wen; Jun Ma
Testimonials
‘The scope of legal service offered by Dentons Chengdu office is relatively complete, with rich varieties, many choices and wide coverage, providing comprehensive legal services for the needs of customers.’
‘Ying Lan provides a unique and very effective action plan with rapid response and high efficiency. The advice provided effectively solves our needs.’
‘Ying Lan is deeply involved in the bankruptcy business. She is experienced and is a lawyer I very much trust.’
Key clients
Deyang Rongsen Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Sichuan Maibang Food Industry Co., Ltd.
Sichuan Country Garden Bisheng Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
Chengdu Lixuan New Era Logistics Co., Ltd.
Wipro Limited
Chengdu High-Tech Investment Group Co., Ltd.
Chengdu Jingkai Guotou Investment Group Co., Ltd.
Sichuan Tianfu New District Technology Venture Capital Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Chengdu Major Industrialisation Project Phase I Equity Investment Fund and Chengdu Loong Chance Capital Equity Investment Co on the setting up of an SPV and participation in the pre-IPO financing project of CALB Co., Ltd.
- Advised Chengdu High-Tech Investment Group on the issuance of an overseas bond.
- Advised on the bankruptcy and liquidation procedures of Sichuan Maibang Food Industry Co., Ltd, with a debt amount of RMB1.4bn.
China > Regional coverage: Zhejiang Province: Hangzhou Tier 2
China > Shipping: PRC firms Tier 2
Dentons China‘s wide ranging presence across the breadth of China also extends to the high seas. Sale and purchase of vessels, carriage contract and charter party negotiations, marine insurance and reinsurance, collisions and salvage, ship arrest and leasing are just some of the matters covered by this practice. Key names to note include practice head George Wang, arbitrator and litigator Darong Wang and financing expert Jingjing Wu.Practice head(s):
Yingbo (George) Wang
Other key lawyers:
Darong Wang; Jingjing Wu; Bin Yuan
Key clients
AVIC International Leasing Co., Ltd.
Bright Palais Shipping Limited|PALAIS Shipping Co., Ltd.
Minsheng Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Minsheng Jiayang (Tianjin) Shipping Leasing Co., LTD
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd.
Agricultural Bank of China Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
SPDB Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Haitong UT Leasing HK Limited
Moutai (Shanghai) Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Amlin Asia Pacific Pte Ltd and its member Five Ocean Corporation, Seoul, Korea
PICC Quanzhou Branch
Export-Import Bank of China, and its Xiamen Branch
Hong Kong Top Express Shipping Limited, Hong Kong Everfair Shipping Limited
PICC Rongcheng Branch
PICC Xiamen Branch
Huatai Insurance Agency & Consultant Service Ltd.
CMA CGM S.A.
Work highlights
- Advised Minsheng Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., (Client) and its overseas subsidiaries as borrower on carrying out a term loan facility with BNPP as lender of up to $50m involving ship mortgages over four vessels owed by the client.
- Advised AVIC International Leasing Co., Ltd., (Client) acting through its SPV incorporated in the Republic of Marshall Islands on conducting a sale and lease back project in relation to one BULK CARRIER.
- Gard P&I Club, and its members including the CMA CGM S.A., APL Co. Pte. Ltd., and Registered shipowners of M.V. “CMA CGM G.WASHINGTON”. Represented the Client involving some cargo claims arising from containers’ falling overboard a large container ship before three different maritime courts of PRC (XM, SH and GZ).
China > Tax: PRC firms Tier 2
Dentons‘ tax practice is led by Xuefeng Leng, who is a trained accountant as well as an experienced tax lawyer, and Guang Han. The team provides advice on tax consultation, management, planning and disputes. The firm notably advises state tax administrations as well as domestic Chinese companies and MNCs. Vinson Xu is another key name.Practice head(s):
Guang Han; Xuefeng Leng
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Work highlights
- Acted as defence counsel in a suspected crime of smuggling. The case was investigated by Guangzhou Customs and there was a suspected of tax evasion of about 150 million yuan.
- Entrusted by former Local Tax Service of Guangzhou Nansha Development Zone to represent it in the tax administrative collection case with a company. The tax amount involved in the case was 350 million yuan, and the land value-added tax amount was nearly 30 million yuan.
- Entrusted by Guangzhou Yuexiu District Tax Service, State Taxation Administration to act as the agent in the administrative proceedings in relation to administrative litigation of first instance between its subordinate and a company.
China > TMT: PRC firms Tier 2
The TMT practice at Dentons China offers a wide array of services, advising on matters ranging from copyright, trademark and franchise issues, to business restructuring, M&A, investment, and financing, and data protection. It also advises on domestic and overseas regulatory matters in emerging industries, including blockchain, automatic driving and crypto products. Zhangwei Wang heads the team from Beijing. Kaiming Cai advises a number of leading Chinese TMT enterprises, and has particular experience in export control and economic sanctions, data protection, cross-border compliance. Jiamao Cheng provides additional expertise in corporate matters, focusing on foreign and cross-border M&A projects. Donghui Ruan is also noteworthy for his experience in advising major TMT clients.
Practice head(s):
Zhangwei Wang
Other key lawyers:
Kaiming Cai; Jiamao Cheng; Donghui Ruan; Shengdi Mao
Testimonials
‘Kaiming Cai is highly professional. The team can solve problems and give clients a high quality service.’
‘Kaiming Cai is knowledgeable and responsible. He is always concerned with new laws and regulations.’
‘Donghui Ruan is highly responsible and always gives a quick response.’
Key clients
Beijing Bytedance Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited
Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
Anker Innovations Limited
Qualcomm Wireless Communication Technologies (China) Co., Ltd.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited
ZTE Corporation
Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co., Ltd.
Alibaba Cloud
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
TCL New Technology Co., Ltd.
Alibaba Cloud Computing Co. Ltd.
Zhejiang Cainiao Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Tanwan Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Dinghui Investment Management (Tianjin) Company Limited
Shanghai Huzan Information Technology Co., Ltd
Huifu Payment Limited
Work highlights
- Provided compliance services for ZTE to continuously respond to foreign government regulatory data requirements on the premise of complying with Chinese data regulations.
- Continue to provide a series of professional legal services for Tencent in export control, supply chain security, data protection and other fields.
- Conducted data compliance review for all cloud service businesses of Alibaba Cloud and provided compliance adjustment advice.
China > WTO/international trade: PRC firms Tier 2
Dentons‘ international trade law team is known for acting for companies placed on the Entity List, also known as the ‘List of Communist Chinese Military Companies’. As the US and PRC continue their trade standoff, the firm’s work in this area remains significant; it also has a technology sector specialism and is able to name Alibaba, Tencent and Lenovo among its clientele. Kaiming Cai has experience in export control matters, while Lei Sun handles anti-dumping and trade remedy investigations. Jianlin Ni is another name to note.Practice head(s):
Kaiming Cai; Lei Sun; Jianlin Ni
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Key clients
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
ZTE Corporation
Sinotrans Limited
BGI Genomics Co., Ltd.
Lenovo Beijing Ltd
Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited
Alibaba Cloud
PetroChina International Co., Ltd
Huatai Securities Co., Ltd
China Council forthe Promotion of International Trade
China Three Gorges International Corporation
China Merchants Holdings (HK) Co., Ltd.
Silvery Dragon Prestressed Materials Co., LTD Tianjin
Haining Happy Leather Furniture Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Happy Smart Furnishings Co., Ltd.
Haining Fanmei Furniture Co., Ltd
Family Furniture Co., Ltd.
Ministry of Commerce of The People’s Public of China
Tianjin Huayuan Times Metal Products Co., Ltd
Tianjin Huayuan Metal Wire Products Co., Ltd.
Shandong Jinyu Tire Co., Ltd.
Jiashan Foamtech Furniture Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised SMIC, a leading company in China’s chip manufacturing industry, when it was listed on the US Entity List.
- Provided support on export control and sanctions to Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd., a global technology company.
- Represented the Silvery Dragon Prestressed Materials Co., LTD Tianjin. in an anti-dumping investigation initiated by Malaysia on prestressed concrete steel strands originating or imported from China.
China > Data protection: PRC firms Tier 3
Dentons China benefits from its impressive global footprint, allowing it to act for clients such as Tencent, Alibaba and Lenovo on complex data compliance issues. It is also equipped to advise on cross-border data transfers, data asset transactions and data breach contingency plans. Zhangwei Wang heads the team which includes Kaiming Cai and Donghui Ruan. Cai focuses on data protection and cross-border compliance, while Ruan has notabel experience advising on compliance matters for clients in the technology sector.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Work highlights
- Advised Beijing Bytedance Technology on information security and in response to US policies.
- Advised Tencent on data compliance issues.
- Advised Anker Innovation Technology in compliance matters.
China > Dispute resolution: Litigation: PRC firms Tier 3
Dentons China offers a strong litigation practice, with experience advising both domestic and foreign clients on civil, commercial, and administrative disputes. Due to its extensive network, it is able to serve clients across mainland China, as well as assist on cross-border disputes. The team is headed by Tao Li from Beijing, who has extensive expertise in complex civil and commercial disputes, as does Summit Chen. Also notable is Daniel Wei, who has rich experience in corporate, commercial and real estate matters.Practice head(s):
Tao Li
Other key lawyers:
Summit Chen; Daniel Wei; Lunshan Lan
Key clients
China Chengtong Oriental Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Shanghai State-owned Assets Management Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Guoxin Investment Development Co., Ltd.
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited Shanghai Putuo Sub-branch
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd. Guangzhou Branch
CCB Trust Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Finance Trust Co., Ltd.
Ronshine (Fujian) Investment Group Co., Ltd.
Sansheng (Shanghai) Industrial Development Co., Ltd.
Libo Shanshui Investment Co., Ltd.
Whole Easy Internet Technology Co., Ltd.
Ministry of Housing and |Urban-Rural Development of the PRC.
China Engineering Cost Association
Beijing Guoan Pension Industry Investment Management Co., Ltd
Beijing Real Estate Group Co., Ltd
Beijing Liujian Group Co., Ltd
Beijing Construction Engineering Bohai Construction Co., Ltd
Shanxi Fengrong Real Estate Development Co., Ltd
Haitong Securities Assets Management Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Shaohui Commercial Co., Ltd.
China International Capital Corporation Limited
Beijing FB Media Co., Ltd.
Fujian Fuhua Industry & Trade Co., Ltd.
Ningxia GREAT WORLD Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
Junfa Yang
Xingming Chen
Grand Pacific Holdings Limited
Dongxing Securities (Hong Kong) Financial Holdings Limited
Xi’an Silk Road Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Suning.com Co., Ltd.
China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd.
Haitong Innovation Securities Investment Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Goldstate Brilliance Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Ronghui General Lithium Co., Ltd.
Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C.
Work highlights
- Represented Guangdong Finance Trust Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd. Guangzhou Branch in a dispute arbitration with a natural person investor.
- Represented Haitong Securities Asset Management Co., Ltd. in a series of disputes over stock pledged repos.
- Represented Ningxia Great World Industrial Group Co., Ltd. in a protest case of housing lease contract with a well-known public company.
China > Insurance: PRC firms Tier 3
Dentons receives a strong flow of instructions from major banks, asset management and private equity companies, and insurers, which regularly seek the practice for assistance with a wide range of matters, most notably equity and debt investment transactions, restructurings and the application of insurance funds. The group also maintains a close relationship with regulatory bodies such as the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC), making it well placed to advise on regulatory matters. The team is overseen by capital markets expert Jie Wang and Hui Yu , who has extensive experience in the establishment of debt and equity investment plans, portfolio asset management products and real estate funds. Shanghai-based Guangrui Liu is well versed in financing structures and M&A, often acting for intermediaries, insurtech companies and investors.Practice head(s):
Jackay Wang; Hui Yu
Key clients
China Life Asset Management Company Limited
China Life Investment Management Company Limited
China Life Pension Company Limited
China Life Capital Investment Company Limited
China Life Jinshi Asset Management Company Limited
PICC Asset Management Company Limited
PICC Capital Investment Management Co., Ltd
PICC Capital Insurance Asset Investment Management Co., Ltd
Sunshine Asset Management Corporation Limited
Taiping Asset Management Co., Ltd
ICBC-AXA Asset Management Company
Bocommlife Asset Management CO.,Ltd
Taikang Asset Management Co., Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised investors including Taiping Asset Management Co.,Ltd. on the capital increase and share expansion project of China Huadian Capital Holdings Company Limited.
- Acted for Sunshine Asset Management Corporation Limited on the Sunshine-Henan Jiaotou infrastructure debt investment plan project.
- Advised Taiping Asset Management Co., Ltd. on the Taiping-Jimo Wanda Commercial real estate debt investment plan project.
China > Intellectual property: PRC firms
A major practice area for the firm, Dentons China's 'stable, responsive and efficient' IP group acts in both patent and trade mark prosecution matters, while its 'professional ability and service awareness leave a deep impression on clients'. In recent highlights, the team acted for SPC Investment Co in a series of cases involving trade mark squatting. Heading up the department, Mingyue Dun's track record includes pursuing IP counterfeiters through raid actions to stop infringement; and the practice of fellow senior partner Feng Liu includes designing IP protection programmes. Other notable IP practitioners are Yuzhou Yang and Wallace Li.
Practice head(s):
Mingyue Dun
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is stable, responsive and efficient.‘
‘The team’s professional ability and service awareness leave a deep impression on clients.’
‘The team has rich experience in patents and there is a lot of flexibility in terms of innovative ideas for cases. The overall service attitude and professionalism of the team are excellent.’
‘Yuzhou Yang’s professionalism and serious attitude have won the unanimous approval of clients’ legal departments.’
Key clients
Xiaomi Communication Technology Co
Xiaomi Technology Co
Jiuli Group
Zhejiang Jiuli Special Materials Technology
Unilever China Co
Mobitech Autoparts Co
Foreo (Shanghai) Trading Co
Shanghai Junzheng Network Technology Co
Kone Konecranes (Shanghai) Co
Osmo (Shanghai) Brand Management Co
Actions Technology
Emerson Electric Co
Anhui Xinneng Electric Technology Co
Airwair International
Kimberly-Clark (China) Co
Coach IP Holdings
Glencairn IP Holding Company
Sanner Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging Material (Kunshan) Co
Shanghai Junshi Biosciences
Rigol Technology
Hirschvogel Automotive Components (Pinghu) Co
Action Communication Technology Co
Xi’an Novastar Technology
Zhejiang Hisoar Pharmaceutical
Qinghai Qidi Qingyuan New Materials Co
Kampf Technology (Changzhou) Co
Shanghai Beibian Technology Co
Shanghai Da Tong Da Brand Management Co
Markor International Home Furnishings Co
Norma (Shanghai) Investment Consulting Co
Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co
Shanghai Aizhong Biotechnology Co
Kunshan Tengfei Underwear Technology Co
Bright Power Semiconductor Co
American International Assurance Co
YOOZOO Games Co
Eaton Electric Group
Galaxy Media
Tsuburaya Productions Co
Duravit
EVAPCO Equipment Co
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co
KANSAIPAINT CO
Ningmeng Film and Television Media Co
Work highlights
- Represented Unilever Service (Hefei) Co in a lawsuit against Chengdu Yisiyun Trading Co (and others) for unauthorised use of packaging (among others)
- Represented Shanghai Junzheng Network Technology Co in an IP-related unfair competition lawsuit against Beijing Teddy Bear Mobile Technology Co.
- Assisted SPC Investment Co with a series of cases involving trade mark squatting.
China > Labour and employment: PRC firms Tier 3
Dentons China is a market mainstay; its offices across the country providing PRC employment advice. With branches from Kunming to Changchun, as well as in China’s major cities, it is well placed to keep apace with provincial differences in employment and employment-related regulations. Dianxu Jiang – who has a high degree of experience in collective disputes and the repositioning and relocation of employees – leads the practice. Joanie Zhang has a strong track record in labour disputes across multiple sectors including education, finance and heavy industry. Grace Young, who has a background in labour arbitrator, is an upcoming partner in the practice.Practice head(s):
Dianxu Jiang
Other key lawyers:
Shane Luo; Joanie Zhang; Grace Young
Key clients
Flextronics Manufacturing(Zhuhai)Co.,Ltd
VF China Limited
Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in Shanghai
DOMPE FARMACEUTICI S.P.A.
Uniflair (Zhuhai) Electrical Appliance Manufacturing Co., Ltd
COOEC-Fluor Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College
Multek Industries Limited
Dr. Martens AirWair Hong Kong Limited
American International School of Guangzhou
Rayben Technologies (Zhuhai) Limited
Hettich Furniture Hardware Components (Zhuhai) Co., Ltd
Hunter Boot Business Consultancy (Shenzhen) Company Limited
Harting (Zhuhai) Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented a Fortune 500 Enterprise handling multiple labour dispute cases arising from fraudulent employee behaviour.
China > Real estate and construction: PRC firms Tier 3
With an array of partners reflecting their vast breadth of presence across China, Dentons China‘sclient roster features a number of state-owned entities; including Shenzen Metro Group and the Ministry of Housing. It regularly acts on real estate litigation and advises on development, financing and M&A transactions. Chenyao Wu has a wealth of experience in cross-border financing, cross-border mergers, real estate private equity funds, overseas REITs, Chinese real estate overseas investments, and international construction. Guanshan Yang handles infrastructure construction and real estate development matters, and William Mo has notable expertise in advising local and international real estate companies and PE funds on the acquisition and financing of commercial, residential and warehouse projects.
Practice head(s):
Guanshan Yang; Guisheng Yang; Chenyao Wu; Huazhi Yuan; Yonghii Qin; Lunshan Lan
Other key lawyers:
Yong Wu; William Mo; Qing Chang
Key clients
Shenzhen Metro Group Co., Ltd.
Zhongji Lianfa Transportation Construction Co., Ltd
China Energy Construction Northeast Power Second Engineering Co., Ltd.
China Construction Fourth Engineering Dmsion Corp.ltd
China Railway Guizhou Tourism Culture Development Co., Ltd.
China Railway Culture and Tourism Investment Group Co., Ltd.
A Famous Sewage Treatment Company In Zhejiang Province
A Famous Sewage Treatment Company In Jiangsu Province
Takurgan Pamirs Airport Construction Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Lefu Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Mori Building (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Taikang Community (Beijing) Investment Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Vanke Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Industrial Zone Development Co., Ltd.
Hanpu (Shanghai) Enterprise Management Consultation Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Building Decoration Engineering Group Co. LTD
Shang Hai Pudong Exploration (Group) Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Aoyuan Commercial Real Estate Group Co., Ltd.
Everbright Prestige Capital
Bupa Insurance Services Limited
Shanghai United Media Group
China Nuclear E&C Group
Shanghai Urban Investment Holding Co., Ltd.
Colliers International
JERDE
Callison RTKL
Shanghai CESC Dongfu Investment Development Company (Top 30 real estate company)
Pingan Real Estate
Liandong Group
Goodman Group
East airline
Dongbai Ruixin
Chamrich Fund
Shanghai United Media Group
Everbright Anshi Investment Fund
Shanghai Xinma Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Newease China
Zhongnan Puyue (Top 30 real estate company’s subsidiary in distress asset )
CMIG
Shanghai CESC Dongfu Investment Development Company (Top 30 real estate company)
Shanghai Bank
Sino-ocean Group (Top 30 real estate company)
Dowell Group (Top 50 real estate company)
Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the PRC.
China Engineering Cost Association
Beijing Guoan Pension Industry Investment Management Co., Ltd
Beijing Real Estate Group Co., Ltd
Beijing Liujian Group Co., Ltd
Beijing Construction Engineering Bohai Construction Co., Ltd
Shanxi Fengrong Real Estate Development Co., Ltd
China Fortune holding Co., Ltd
Beijing Western Mining Construction Co., Ltd
Beijing Fengmao Investment Management Co., Ltd.
CCCC Real Estate Management Group Co., Ltd.
Beijing Xinxing Real Estate Development Corporation
Liaoning Linchang Real Estate Group Co., Ltd
Beijing tongminghu Information City Development Co., Ltd
Work highlights
- Advising on the highway construction-operation PPP project in Zunyi City, Guizhou Province constructed by China Construction Fourth Engineering Dmsion Corp.
China > Regulatory/compliance: PRC firms Tier 3
The compliance practice at Dentons offers a range of services acting for Fortune 500 firms, domestic state-owned enterprises, and domestic private enterprises. It is experienced in anti-monopoly notifications, anti-monopoly administrative investigations, and anti-monopoly lawsuit matters, as well as in developing compliance programs. The team is led by Liping Yan, and supported by Kaiming Cai who has extensive experience in export control and economic sanctions, data protection, and cross-border compliance matters. Donghui Ruan is also notable and is particularly experienced in acting for TMT clients in regulatory and data compliance matters.
Practice head(s):
Liping Yan
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
ZTE Corporation
Sinotrans Limited
BGI Genomics Co., Ltd
Lenovo Beijing Ltd
Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Ltd
Alibaba Cloud
PetroChina International Co., Ltd
Huatai Securities Co., Ltd
China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
ZTE Corporation
Lenovo Group Ltd.
Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Ltd
PetroChina Co., Ltd
China Three Gorges International Corporation
China Merchants Holdings (HK) Co., Ltd
The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
China Construction Bank Corporation
Fujian Haixia Bank
Work highlights
- Provided SMIC, a leading company in China’s chip manufacturing industry, with full compliance response services including compliance system optimization, crisis response, government public relations, and removal plan formulation after the company was listed in a foreign blacklist.
- Provided Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd. with legal services in the area of export control and economic sanctions in the context of increased competition between the US and China.
- Providing export control compliance services for the international business activities of CNPC and its subsidiaries in the current volatile international environment.
China > Restructuring and insolvency: PRC firms Tier 3
The restructuring and insolvency team at Dentons has a proven track record in assisting listed companies, state-owned enterprises and creditors with complex high-profile reorganisation plans and restructurings. With a notable presence in a wide range of sectors, including education, manufacturing, financial services, and real estate, the group often acts as court-appointed administrator as well as trustee in liquidation and dissolution proceedings. The Beijing-based team is jointly led by Guang Han and Meili Gao, who has recently handled a busy caseload of large debt restructurings and reorganisation projects. Other key names include Ting Zhang, Zhibin Zheng and Ying Jian.Practice head(s):
Guang Han; Meili Gao
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Perking University Founder Group Co., Ltd
China Jilin Forest Industry Group
Citic Guoan Group
Harbin Institute of Technology Group Inc
Shenyang Shengjing Energy
Tsinghua Unigroup
HNA Group
Shenyang Machine Tool (Group) Co., Ltd
Yunnan Dongyuan Coal Industry Co., Ltd
Yunnan Dongyuan Coal & Power Co., Ltd
Tianjin Tewoo Group
Jilin Jien Nickel Industry Co., Ltd
Shenyang North Heavy Industries Group Co., Ltd
Yunnan Jiehua Clean Energy
Tonghua Iron & Steel Group Co., Ltd
Spearhead Integrated Marketing Communication Group
Henan Yinge Industrial Investment Co., Ltd
Zouping Sanli Group Co., Ltd
China Construction Bank Corporation
Fuijian Haixia Bank
Zhong An Xin Technology Co., Ltd
Harbin Bearing Group Corporation
Harbin Bearing Manufacturing Co., Ltd
CLP Huatong Communication Co., Ltd
GAC Parts Co., Ltd
Dongxin Yuanheng International Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd
Tianfu Lihua Hotel Management (Beijing) Co., Ltd
Aerospace Shenzhou Investment Managament Co., Ltd
Beijing Jingneng Energy Technology Management Co., Ltd
Wanyuan Zhongbang Holdings (Group) Co., Ltd
Work highlights
- Assisted Perking University Founder Group Co., Ltd as part of the appointed liquidation trustee team with its reorganisation.
- Acted for listed company Spearhead Integrated Marketing Communication Group as appointed administrator on its reorganisation plan.
- Advised a securities company on the disposal of defaulted bond assets.
China > Capital markets: PRC firms Tier 4
Dentons China offers broad expertise across capital markets transactions, advising on global and domestic IPOs, corporate restructuring, and refinancing for listed companies. The practice is co-led by Xugang Yu and Yi Wang from Beijing. Xingcheng Fan and Chen Lin are also names to note, both of whom focus on corporate finance transactions and M&A deals.Practice head(s):
Xugang Yu; Yi Wang
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Dentons has strong collaboration ability with other branches across the country and can therefore better meet the needs of cross-regional businesses.’
‘The team has strong business capabilities in wealth management product design and loan business innovation, and can meet the needs of banking businesses.’
‘Dentons is able to serve clients with different needs, due to the different characteristics of the different teams.’
‘They are professional and efficient. They are able to meet clients’ needs and tight project deadlines, and the service provided is professional.’
‘Jian Ying is professional and intelligent, and not only has a precise understanding of the law, but also can understand the needs of clients and provide personalised services.’
‘They can accurately grasp clients’ needs and formulate special, actionable and innovative solutions according to such needs. They are very professional.’
‘They are highly professional and have a wide range of business coverage. When dealing with complex projects, they can accurately understand the situation and needs of the project, understand the legislative trend, integrate various laws and policies, and give clients a lot of help and support. In addition, their global network allows them to provide legal services abroad.’
‘Qing Guo has rich experience in the ABS business field, and helps the client solve practical problems.’
Key clients
China CITIC Bank Co., Ltd.
AVIC International Leasing Co., Ltd.
China Eastern Airlines Co., Ltd.
Deewin Tianxia Co.,Ltd.
Chengdu Mingyu Global Business Management Co., Ltd.
Bizlink Holding Inc.,
Guangxi Beibuwan International Port Group Co., Ltd.
INTESA SANPAOLO
Dianguang Explosion-proof Technology Co., Ltd.
Fujian Tendering Co.,ltd.
Shaanxi Tianrun Technology Co., Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised AVIC International Leasing Co. on issuing USD Guaranteed Notes and Euro Guaranteed Notes in Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
- Advised China Eastern Airlines Co., Ltd. on its private placement of A shares.
- Advised Deewin Tianxia Co., Ltd. on its initial public offering of overseas listed foreign shares (H shares) and listing on Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
China > Corporate and M&A: PRC firms Tier 4
Dentons China advises on corporate and commercial transactions, including M&A deals, distribution agreements and joint ventures, to a broad client base across sectors such as construction, semiconductors, agriculture and real estate. In addition to its work for private Chinese companies, the team also receives instructions from state-owned enterprises. Zhang Hong and Guang Han lead the team from Beijing.Practice head(s):
Guang Han; Zhang Hong
Key clients
Shanghai Hexi Investment Management Co., LTD
Shanghai Real Estate Star Hong Real Estate Development Co., LTD
Shanghai Greenland Jiangyu Real Estate Co., LTD
Shanghai Greenland Real Estate Co., LTD
A small shareholder of a state-owned enterprise.
Zhongshan Daxiong Marketing Planning Co., Ltd.
Anji Leasing Company Limited
Xingtie No. 1 Industrial Investment Fund (Limited Partnership) and Xingtie No. 2 Industrial Investment Fund (Limited Partnership)
Dinghui Investment Management (Tianjin) Company Limited
Zhejiang Doer Biologics Corporation
Yikesai Biotechnology (Taicang) Co., Ltd.
Hangzhou hibobi Technology Co., Ltd.
CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORPORATION
Fujian Haixia Bank
BASF (China) Co., Ltd.
FMC Corporation
Dr. Martens (AirWair International Limited)|马汀博士（埃尔瓦国际）
Nanjing Triastek Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd.|南京三迭纪医药科技有限公司
Starkey Laboratories, Inc.|斯达克
China State Capital Venture Capital Fund Co., LTD中国国有资本风险投资基金股份有限公司
Huihua Fund Management Co., Ltd.惠华基金管理有限公司
Qianhai Zhongchuan Equity Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd前海中船股权投资基金管理有限公司
国华军民融合产业发展基金管理有限公司Guohua Military-civilian integration Industrial Development Fund Management Co., LTD
Guogai Science and Technology Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership)国改科技基金合伙企业（有限合伙）
Lianyungang Maritime Intelligent Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership)连云港海装智能投资基金合伙企业（有限合伙）
Chongqing Zhongjin Keyuan Private Equity Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership)重庆中金科元私募股权投资基金合伙企业（有限合伙）
Work highlights
- Acted for CDH in its PE investments in China and assisted the establishment of the first domestic IDC RMB special fund in the amount of approx. RMB 1.5 billion.
- Provide suggestions for a securities company to dispose of defaulted bond assets.
- Assisted BASF with its acquisition of Shanshan Energy which involved complex legal issues, including dealing with numerous shareholders, delisting of listed companies, and share transfer restrictions.
China > Private equity: PRC firms Tier 4
Dentons China advises both domestic and international institutional investors on a range of matters, including the establishment of RMB funds, successor funds, and buyout funds. It also has a strong practice of acting for start-up companies and government-type funds. Xugang Yu and Renwen Geng co-lead the practice from Beijing and Nanjing, respectively. Peter Wang has particular expertise in cross-border transactions and PE investments, whilst Shoushuang Li has significant experience in fund formation.Practice head(s):
Xugang Yu; Renwen Geng
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Trust Mutual Life
National Green Development Fund Co., Ltd.
John Dewey Group Ltd.
General Technology Venture Capital Co., Ltd.
Guokai Technology Venture Investment Co., Ltd.
Fujian Province Anxin Industry Investment Fund Partnership
Shenzhen guidance fund investment Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Angel Investment Guidance Fund Co., Ltd.
SCGC Red Earth Equity investment management (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Assisted Trust Mutual Life to invest an PE fund being managed by a famous fund manager.
- Assisted National Green Development Fund Co., Ltd. to negotiate the LPA and side letter with the GP of its sub funds.
- Represented John Dewey Group Ltd. to file an arbitration again a famous foreign real estate fund for equity transfer dispute.
South East > Real estate > Property litigation Tier 2
Dentons‘ Milton Keynes-based property litigation practice handles the full spectrum of contentious property matters for clients including landlords, tenants and developers, as well as well-known retailers and financial institutions. Bryan Johnston, based in London, leads the team, and has particular experience in handling complex right of light disputes. Also in London, David Payton covers the range of matters, including applications for consent and easements and property insolvencies. Senior associates Gemma Hunter-Barnes and Thomas Nolan are also recommended.Practice head(s):
Bryan Johnston
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team provide pragmatic and commercial advice.’
‘The team are approachable, personable and driven. I am treated in every way as if I were their only client and the service and contact I receive from the team is exceptional. It is a true collaborative work environment and I have never encountered an individual within the team that I am not able to get along with.’
‘Very responsive and pragmatic.’
‘High quality lawyers and breadth of expertise. They give commercial and practical advice to clients with a focus on strategies and roadmaps through problems.’
‘The team generally provide pragmatic and commercial advice.’
‘David Payton and his team – very able and committed team able to handle national matters.’
‘David Payton and Tom Nolan . Practical and give direct advice. Give confidence.’
‘Bryan Johnson – incredibly experienced. He has seen it all before. He never gets distracted from client’s commercial objective and is cost conscious. Thomas Nolan – handles matters with confidence and assurance way beyond his years. His legal analysis is second to none.’
United States > Healthcare > Health insurers Tier 2
Dentons‘ health insurer platform offers a full suite of transactional, regulatory and litigation services befitting of an international firm. The firm is known for its work with managed care organisations, with particular experience advocating for health plans regarding CMS’ denial of Medicare Advantage Applications. Its Honolulu office is another unique feature of the firm’s practice, with partner Dianne Winter Brookins advising on insurance litigation in the unique Hawai’ian market. New York-based practice co-head Janice Ziegler is known for her expertise on Medicare Secondary Payer laws, advising both payer and provider stakeholders on regulatory and contentious matters within that space. Also based in DC is co-head Bruce Merlin Fried, who brings previous experience as the director of managed care at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Also recommended is New York associate Claire Bornstein, who advises on ACA issues, with an emphasis on childrens’ healthcare provision.Practice head(s):
Janice Ziegler; Bruce Merlin Fried
Other key lawyers:
Dianne Winter Brookins; Claire Bornstein; Helen Reeves
Key clients
UCare
LA Care
Work highlights
- Advised LA Care on federal government relations, health care regulatory and litigation matters.
- Advised UCare on federal government relations and health care regulatory matters.
Asia Pacific: Regional International Arbitration > Leading firms Tier 3
Global player Dentons has arbitration lawyers across many of the markets it is active in across Asia, including in its firm-wide centre of gravity in China. In Singapore, Herman Jeremiah and Lawrence Teh
are key names, while notable names in the firm’s mainland Chinese offices include Tao Li in Beijing and Summit Chen in Shanghai, while Keith Brandt leads a Hong Kong group that also includes Robert Rhoda and Richard Keady. The firm’s combination with Link Legal in India makes it the first foreign firm with a direct presence in India.United States > Tax > US taxes: non-contentious Tier 6
Leveraging its robust national footprint, Dentons works with a mix of individuals, corporates, and institutional investors on a range of matters, including REMIC and pass-through entity taxation. St. Louis-based co-head Nick Kappas is highly experienced in federal tax credit transactions and tax-exempt bond financing at the state and local level. In Kansas City, co-head Bruce Davison is noted for his wide-ranging capabilities in M&A and private equity transactions, while Kelli Wikoff focuses on tax considerations for limited liability companies and S corporations.Practice head(s):
Nick Kappas; Bruce Davison
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Midwest Renewable Capital, LLC
US Bancorp Community Development Corporation
St. Louis Development Corporation
Advantage Capital Partners
Southern Bancorp Bank
McFarlane Aviation, Inc
High Bluff Capital Partners
Energy Distribution Partners
Big Cypress Acquisition Corp
Heartland Home Services
The Jordan Company, L.P.
DiversiTech Corporation
Azerbaijan > Leading Firms
Dentons‘ team in Baku has a standout reputation in the energy sector; in a recent notable highlight, corporate and energy head James Hogan led advice to Petronas on the $2.25bn sale of its interest in one of Azerbaijan’s largest natural gas fields to Lukoil, BP, and Socar. It is also well placed to handle derivatives transactions for international financial institutions, including the restructuring of local debts on behalf of IFIs, as well as advising on Islamic finance. Hogan co-leads the group with banking, finance and capital markets head Ulvia Zeynalova-Bockin, as well as IP and litigation head Kamil Valiyev, who joined from MGB Law Offices in August 2021.Practice head(s):
James Hogan; Ulvia Zeynalova-Bockin; Kamil Valiyev
Other key lawyers:
Bakhtiyar Mammadov; Rena Eminova
Testimonials
‘The team members at Dentons are always knowledgeable, competent, and responsive. Their innovative and reliable suggestions have allowed us to overcome legal challenges and unlock new solutions.’
‘Ulvia Zeynalova-Bockin is a very competent, responsive and knowledgeable partner. She is always available to respond to our urgent and difficult queries. She goes beyond our formal engagement and makes sure that we understand and address all legal issues in our relationships with clients, including those related to tax and accounting domains.’
‘Ulvia Zeynalova-Bockin is our go-to legal partner in Azerbaijan by a large margin.’
‘The team is working well with a mix of local and international expertise, and is reacting proactively and swiftly giving practical advice. They were key for our enterprise to achieve strategic legal goals in the region.’
‘James Hogan ensured that the actions were coordinated and provided valuable strategic counselling regarding the overall procedure.’
‘Dentons is among a few firms in Azerbaijan that possess necessary cross-border transactional experience. In addition, they are very experienced and knowledgeable when in it comes to local legislation. These two factors combined make their team one of the best in Azerbaijan.’
‘I worked with Kamil Valiyev, Ali Babayev and Rena Eminova. They all are very bright lawyers and are always accessible. During our discussions I was very impressed with their experience and their client-oriented approach.’
Key clients
Azercell Telecom LLC
Petronas
European Fund for Southeast Europe
EBRD
Azerlotereya
Azerbaijan Gas Supply Company
Anglo Asian Mining PLC
Work highlights
- Advising Petronas on the successful $2.25bn sale of its interest in one of Azerbaijan’s largest natural gas fields, Shah Deniz, and associated pipeline interests, to LUKOIL, BP, and SOCAR.
- Advising leading mobile operator Azercell Telecom LLC on concluding three agreements with a global network equipment producer for the supply of telecommunication solutions in connection with the modernisation of the Azercell 3G and 4G networks, as well as building new sites to improve the quality of its services to its customers.
- Advising Anglo-Asian Mining PLC on the long-existing PSA concluded with the Government of Azerbaijan in relation to the acquisition of new gold, copper and polymetallic contract areas in Azerbaijan.
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Dentons advised on the global offering of €75 million 4.60 per cent. Credit Enhanced Bonds due 2026 for Gaoyou City Construction Investment Development Group
7th March 2023 Dentons has represented Gaoyou City Construction Investment Development Group, a leading state-owned infrastructure construction company principally engaged in the construction of municipal infrastructure, water facilities, roads, environmental governance-related facilities and shantytown redevelopment projects in Gaoyou City and Suzhou City, in its global offering under Regulation S of its English law governed €75 million 4.60 per cent. Credit Enhanced Bonds due 2026, with the benefit of an irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit issued by Bank of Jiangsu Co., Ltd., Yangzhou Branch, underwritten by China Industrial Securities International, Industrial Bank of Co. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Hong Kong Branch, China Minsheng Banking Corp., Ltd., Hong Kong Branch, CEB International, Guotai Junan International, Guosen Securities (HK), Central Wealth Securities Investment Limited, CNCB Capital, CITIC Securities, CMBC Capital, China International Capital Corporation and Caitong International.Dentons Rodyk kicks off 2023 with the introduction of next generation leaders
16th January 2023 Singapore’s Big Five law firm Dentons Rodyk unveiled its new Executive Committee and also announced the admission of two outstanding young individuals into the senior partnership of the firm, with effect from 1 January 2023.Court of Appeal releases written grounds for upholding decision in US$1.48b environment related claim
9th December 2022 The Singapore Court of Appeal on 2 December 2022, issued its written grounds for upholding the High Court (General Division)’s decision in Ok Tedi Fly River Development Foundation Ltd and others v Ok Tedi Mining Ltd and others [2021] SGHC 205. The appeal was successfully resisted by the Dentons Rodyk team led by Mark Seah, Co-Head of the Litigation Practice and comprised Andrea Gan, Martin See, Alexander Choo and Philip Teh. TSMP Law Corporation’s Mr Adrian Tan and Dr Tang Hang Wu acted for the Appellants.Mr. Phuc Le rejoined Dentons LuatViet to strengthen its offshore legal services
7th July 2022 Dentons LuatViet is delighted to welcome back Mr. Phuc Le to join our firm as a Special Counsel. He will primarily provide legal services to our clients in the US and Moscow.Singapore Big Five Law Firm Dentons Rodyk Boosts Corporate Practice with Two Senior Lawyer Hires
4th July 2022 Singapore, 1 July 2022 – Singapore’s Big Five Law Firm Dentons Rodyk are today announcing the arrival of senior corporate lawyers Evelyn Ang and Emily Low. Together with six other lawyers, they join Dentons Rodyk from Big Four accounting firm EY’s Singapore law practice, Atlas Asia Law Corporation (AALC). The news follows Dentons' recently launched combination with leading Vietnamese law firm LuatViet, as the Firm pursues its goal of being the leading pan-ASEAN law firm.Dentons launches combination with LuatViet in Vietnam
17th June 2022 Dentons has launched its previously announced combination with leading Vietnamese law firm, LuatViet, which has more than 40 legal professionals serving clients from offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.Former Deputy Director of Attorney-General’s Chambers Navin Naidu joins Big Five Law Firm Dentons Rodyk
17th June 2022 Big Five Law Firm Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of Attorney-General’s Chambers’ former Deputy Director Navin Naidu to the firm’s White Collar and Government Investigations practice.How Singapore’s Big Five law firm Dentons Rodyk is embracing the future of work and ditching its traditional office for good
14th April 2022 Visions for the future of work have never been bolder. The COVID-19 pandemic changed notions on how many felt a work environment should be. The world was rushed into accelerating technology adoption, increasing digital connectivity and embracing virtual collaboration. As we usher in a new and dynamic decade, Dentons Rodyk envisions the future of work by ditching its traditional office for good and introducing a permanent hybrid work model.Dentons secures final victory for ICT on European patent infringement case against ESSITY
18th August 2020Global law firm Dentons is pleased to announce that the Paris Court of Appeal, the Higher Regional Court of Karlsruhe and the Barcelona Provincial Court have all issued final decisions dismissing Essity’s claims of patent infringement in regards to Industrie Cartarie Tronchetti’s (ICT) three ply toilet paper. With Dentons’ counsel, ICT successfully demonstrated beyond a doubt that its branded and private label products are produced based on its own proprietary process, and patented under European patent 2 353 859.
Dentons has been advising Industrie Cartarie Tronchetti S.p.A since 2016. Based in Lucca, ICT is a leader in the category of high quality tissue paper products for domestic use, and has subsidiaries in Italy, Spain, Germany, France and Poland.
The Paris decision, which is the most recent, ends a long-running patent infringement litigation with Essity and affirms ICT can continue to produce and distribute absorbent paper based on its own proprietary technology. The three courts in France, Germany, and Spain have confirmed ICT’s argument that it is using its own novel technology, also patented. Essity’s claims of infringement were based on a patent originally filed by Georgia Pacific, and subsequently becoming Essity’s.
Dentons partner David Masson served as lead partner and represented ICT in France. Dentons partner Dr. Constantin Rehaag represented ICT in Germany, and PwC partner Alejandra Matas Brancós represented the client in Spain, with the support of Dentons partner Juan Ignacio Alonso.
David Masson, lead lawyer on the case, commented: “It has been very interesting to understand ICT’s own technology and work closely with different teams, including ICT’s R&D department, which has been part of all strategic and technical decisions throughout the case”.
Constantin Rehaag, who represented the client in the German court hearings and coordinated the work with the client’s patent attorneys, said: “This is an outstanding success of a great team formed by the client, who provided us with invaluable technological insight, the team of patent attorneys and, finally, by the Dentons teams in France, Spain and Germany.”
The patent litigation began in 2016 when Essity sued ICT in France, Germany and Spain for the alleged infringement of its patent related to the technical solution for the bonding of three layers of tissue for paper products such as high quality, soft and bulky, toilet paper.
In France, Essity claimed that ICT had breached the French part of its European patent 1 081 284 and that the toilet paper marketed as Foxy Soie Plus, and also certain other private labels produced by ICT France, had infringed on their patent. Essity demanded that all production operations be halted. The rolls of toilet paper were carefully analyzed and there were no findings of infringement. The two French courts - in first instance and appeal - rejected the claims and ordered Essity to pay compensation for the legal fees to ICT Italy and ICT France.
In Germany, the case was first taken to the Mannheim District Court, which is well reputed in patent matters. The lawsuit mainly focused on the complex questions regarding the construing of the claims of Essity’s patent. The court ruled in favour of ICT, and Essity filed an appeal. In August 2019, the Higher Regional Court of Karlsruhe also ruled that the German subsidiary of ICT did not infringe the German part of the patent 1 081 284.
In Spain, after a first decision in favor of Essity in the lower court, the Barcelona Provincial Court clearly stated in a written appeal that ICT’s products - and in particular, Foxy Seda, Foxy Bouquet, certain three-ply private label products - did not infringe the Spanish part of the patent 1 081 284.
About ICTIndustrie Cartarie Tronchetti (ICT) was founded in 1976 in Italy, in the Lucca province, to operate in the tissue sector, producing high quality paper exclusively from virgin fibre. The first production facility was opened in 1978 in Piano della Rocca, Lucca, and over the years new plants and facilities have been set up in Piano della Rocca, Diecimo and Piano di Coreglia. The Foxy brand, one of the leading brands in the European market, was launched in 1982. ICT is an example of excellence in the paper industry, in full harmony with the tradition of the Lucca region, where the most important Italian papermaking hub is located, on a par with those of Green Bay (USA) and Fuji (Japan). In Lucca in particular, great expertise has been nurtured in the field of paper for household use, and the city is in fact known as the world tissue capital. Today, ICT SpA boasts an annual production capacity of about 160,000 tonnes.
About DentonsDentons is the world's largest law firm, connecting talent to the world's challenges and opportunities in more than 75 countries. Dentons' legal and business solutions benefit from deep roots in our communities and award-winning advancements in client service, including Nextlaw, Dentons’ innovation and strategic advisory services. Dentons' polycentric and purpose-driven approach, commitment to inclusion and diversity, and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client and community interests in the New Dynamic.
Dentons advises Snam on US$10.1 billion consortium investment in ADNOC Gas Pipelines
3rd August 2020 Global law firm Dentons advised Italian-based multinational energy infrastructure operator Snam in relation to its agreement, in consortium with several international investment funds, to purchase a 49 percent share of ADNOC Gas Pipelines from The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). ADNOC Gas Pipelines is valued at approximately US$20.7 billion (US$10.1 billion for 49%).The transaction is one of the most important in the global energy infrastructure sector, as well as Snam’s first acquisition outside Europe. ADNOC Gas Pipelines holds the tariff-based rights for the 38 pipelines that connect ADNOC’s upstream activities to Abu Dhabi’s consumption points and the export and interconnection terminals to neighboring Emirates.
The transaction was financed by a pool of international banks for approximately $8 billion, plus an equity contribution from each of the consortium members. In addition to Snam, the other consortium members included Global Infrastructure Partners, Brookfield Asset Management, GIC, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and NH Investment & Securities.
Dentons acted with a cross-border team from Italy and UAE, coordinated by partner Sara Biglieri in Milan. Partners Luca Pocobelli (Rome) and Mhairi Main Garcia (Dubai), counsel Claudio Segna (Milan), senior associate Craig Hughson (Abu Dhabi) and associate Stephanie Hawes (Dubai) advised on corporate and M&A aspects. Partners Alessandro Fosco Fagotto (Milan) and Stephen Knight (Abu Dhabi), counsel Franco Gialloreti, senior associate Tommaso Zanirato and junior associate Giulia Caselli Maldonado (all Milan) advised on financing aspects. Partner Michele Carpagnano (Rome) and associate Giulia Giordano (Rome) advised on the competition and antitrust aspects.
Snam’s internal legal team was led by General Counsel, Marco Reggiani - assisted by Michela Schizzi, Senior Vice President Regulated Assets Legal Affairs - and included senior legal counsels Rosanna Pallotta and Claudia Jolanda Fanelli. The legal aspects related to the financing were handled, together with Marco Reggiani, by Gloria Bertini, Head of Finance and Capital Market Legal Affairs and Roberta Di Mauro, legal counsel.
Dentons advises Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB) on the establishment of the EU Malaria Fund
3rd August 2020 The EU Malaria Fund was initiated by the kENUP Foundation, a not-for-profit organization promoting research-based innovation with public and societal benefit. The fund is managed by the IBB Group. The target volume of the fund amounts to €280 million, with a first closing of €70 million on June 3, 2020.A Dentons team from Berlin, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf and Munich provided comprehensive advice to IBB Group on the establishment of the EU Malaria Fund. This included the development of the legal and tax conception of the fund, regulatory advice, corporate law support on the setup of the fund, and the negotiation of the financing agreements with the EIB, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other investors.Berlin-based partner Dirk-Reiner Voss and Frankfurt-based partner Arne Klüwer jointly led the Dentons team, with support from partners Stephan Busch, Matthias Santelmann and senior associates Holger Hölkemeier and Bernd Düsterbeck in Berlin; counsel Verena Etzel and Oda Elmoutaouakil in Frankfurt; partner Axel Schlieter in Dusseldorf, and partner Richard Fagerer in Munich.About DentonsDentons is the world's largest law firm, connecting talent to the world's challenges and opportunities in more than 75 countries. Dentons' legal and business solutions benefit from deep roots in our communities and award-winning advancements in client service, including Nextlaw, Dentons’ innovation and strategic advisory services. Dentons' polycentric and purpose-driven approach, commitment to inclusion and diversity, and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client and community interests in the New Dynamic. www.dentons.comDentons advises on ACS Group’s €500 million NEU-CP Program
3rd August 2020 Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, has advised Spanish-based multinational construction group, Actividades de Construcción y Servicios, S.A. (ACS), on the renewal of its €500 million Negotiable European Commercial Paper (NEU-CP) Program. The NEU-CP program is registered with the Central Bank of France, with the involvement of BNP Paribas, BRED Banque Populaire, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, ING Bank N.V. and Natixis, as dealers for the Notes.Headquartered in Madrid, the ACS Group is a worldwide leader in construction and services. It is currently the only non-financial issuer with a NEU-CP Program registered with the Central Bank of France.Dentons’ Capital Markets group in Madrid advised ACS on all aspects of the transaction. Partner Ignacio Corujo led and coordinated the transaction with the support of junior associate Ana Artola.Ignacio Corujo joined Dentons in January this year to establish and lead the Capital Markets group in Spain. In addition to this most recent deal for ACS, he has closed several high-value debt capital markets deals since his move, including most notably, Grupo Cajamar’s €1 billion issuance of mortgage bonds, as well as Sacyr’s renewal of its €500 million EMTN Program.About DentonsDentons is the world's largest law firm, connecting talent to the world's challenges and opportunities in more than 75 countries. Dentons' legal and business solutions benefit from deep roots in our communities and award-winning advancements in client service, including Nextlaw, Dentons’ innovation and strategic advisory services. Dentons' polycentric and purpose-driven approach, commitment to inclusion and diversity, and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client and community interests in the New Dynamic. www.dentons.comDentons advises UniCredit on a €450 million secured sustainability-linked financing for Gunvor Gro
3rd August 2020 Global law firm Dentons has advised UniCredit Bank AG as Mandated Lead Arranger, (Sustainability) Coordinator, Bookrunner, Facility Agent and Security Agent as well as the lenders on a €450 million secured sustainability-linked borrowing base facility agreement with Gunvor Group. Gunvor Group will use the funds to cover the working capital requirements of its Ingolstadt refinery.The innovative financing model is tied to the borrower's achievement of predetermined ESG key performance indicators (Sustainability KPIs) and provides for a sustainability discount or premium in case the company overachieves or underperforms the predefined targets. An independent sustainability auditor will report on the performance of the Sustainability KPIs on an annual basis. The ESG-based scoring of certain key performance indicators provides a unique way for borrowers and lenders to communicate their commitment to sustainability and incentivizes sustainable corporate measures.Participating banks included DZ Bank, KfW IPEX-Bank, Raiffeisen Bank International, Erste Group Bank, Commerzbank, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, CA Indosuez (Switzerland), Bank of China and First Abu Dhabi Bank.Gunvor Group is one of the world’s largest independent commodities trading houses by turnover, creating logistics solutions that safely and efficiently move physical energy from where it is sourced and stored to where it is demanded. With strategic investments in industrial infrastructure – refineries, pipelines, storage and terminals – Gunvor Group further generates sustainable value across the global supply chain for its customers. UniCredit is one of the pioneers in sustainable loans in the German market.Düsseldorf finance partner Dr. Axel Schlieter fully advised the bank on the drafting and negotiation of the loan agreement. The Dentons team further comprised Julia Heitmann (senior associate, Banking and Finance, Düsseldorf) and Eike Hinrich Pradt (associate, Banking and Finance, Frankfurt). Axel Schlieter is a core member of Dentons’ Sustainable Finance group in Europe and is regularly involved around the topics of issuance of green bonds and on sustainable financing.Advisors to UniCredit: Dentons (Düsseldorf): Dr. Axel Schlieter, (lead partner), Julia Heitmann (senior associate, both banking and finance, Düsseldorf), Eike Hinrich Pradt (associate, banking and finance, Frankfurt am Main)UniCredit inhouse lawyers: Carina Engelhardt, Alexander Strigin, Christian HentrichAbout DentonsDentons is the world's largest law firm, connecting talent to the world's challenges and opportunities in more than 75 countries. Dentons' legal and business solutions benefit from deep roots in our communities and award-winning advancements in client service, including Nextlaw, Dentons’ innovation and strategic advisory services. Dentons' polycentric and purpose-driven approach, commitment to inclusion and diversity, and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client and community interests in the New Dynamic. www.dentons.comDentons advises Qair on refinancing of the acquisition of Rzepin and Linowo wind farms in Poland
3rd August 2020 Dentons’ Banking and Finance practice team advised Qair SAS, Qair International and Qair Polska Sp.z o.o. in connection with the refinancing of two wind farms under operation, Rzepin (58 MW) and Linowo (48 MW). The financing institutions are BNP Paribas and EBRD.The two wind farms are part of Qair’s larger portfolio of almost 200 MW of renewable energy sources, which also includes 93 MW of new capacity from three wind farms – Udanin (50 MW), Parzeczew (9 MW) and Września (9 MW) – and 25 MW of solar photovoltaic.The project was supervised by Mateusz Toczyski, Head of the Europe and Co-Head of the Global Banking and Finance practice, and led by Tomasz Zwoliński, counsel, with assistance from lawyers Klaudia Szymańska-Rutkowska, Katarzyna Mazur, Katarzyna Kaptur and Jakub Walawski. Supporting the Warsaw team were counsel Surbhi Malhotra-Trenkel in Munich and partners Jean-Marc Allix and Olivier Genevois, and associates Djésia Meziani, Philippine de Fouchier and Hugo Casasnovas in Paris. Dentons’ London team consisting of partner Matthew Sapte and associate Annreika Ray advised on the hedging documentation.“We are very pleased and honored to have had this opportunity to assist Qair in yet another wind power project the company has undertaken in Poland,” said Mateusz Toczyski.“We would like to congratulate Qair on this financing and to wish every success with further developments and investments in Poland and elsewhere in the world,” added Tomasz Zwoliński.About DentonsDentons is the world's largest law firm, connecting talent to the world's challenges and opportunities in more than 75 countries. Dentons' legal and business solutions benefit from deep roots in our communities and award-winning advancements in client service, including Nextlaw, Dentons’ innovation and strategic advisory services. Dentons' polycentric and purpose-driven approach, commitment to inclusion and diversity, and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client and community interests in the New Dynamic. www.dentons.comDentons advises Sev.en Energy on aacquisition of US-based Blackhawk Mining
3rd August 2020 Dentons has advised international energy group Sev.en Energy on its strategic acquisition of US-based metallurgical coal producer Blackhawk Mining, LLC. C. The transaction comes on the heels of Sev.en Energy’s acquisition of a 17% ownership interest in Corsa Coal in May 2020, further reinforcing its access to the metallurgical coal mining industry in the US market.Blackhawk Mining is one of the largest metallurgical coal producers in the US. With annual production capacity of seven to eight million tonnes of metallurgical coal among its five underground and open pit mining complexes in West Virginia and Kentucky, Blackhawk Mining is an important supplier of metallurgical coal both locally and internationally. It also owns three thermal coal mine complexes producing three to four million tonnes per annum. In 2019, Blackhawk Mining had $1bn revenues and $120m EBITDA. Commenting on the acquisition, Dentons partner Petr Zákoucký, said: “Having worked for Sev.en Energy for many years, I am inspired by their sustained dynamism, and by this bold strategic move, even during these difficult market conditions. We were delighted to have opportunity to play our role in this success.” Alan Svoboda, Executive Director of Sev.en Energy who leads the Group’s international expansion added: “Once again, the Dentons team exceeded our expectations and delivered the transaction within a tight time frame of less than a month, nailing both the complexity of the deal and challenges created by the current worldwide pandemic. What was really outstanding was the dedication and flexibility that the entire team showed.” Dentons’ cross-border team was composed of partners Petr Zákoucký (Prague, Energy/M&A), Ilan Katz (New York, M&A), Lee Smith (New York, Finance), Christopher Van Bever (Lexington, Mining) and John Rhine (Evansville, Mining) Robert E. Richards (Chicago, Insolvency), Managing Associate Gregory DiBella (New York, M&A) and Associate Barbora Obračajová (Prague, Energy). Alvarez & Marsal advised Sev.en Energy on financial due diligence and Weir on technical due diligence. About Sev.en EnergySev.en Energy owns significant coal and energy production assets in the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, Australia and the USA. It is the largest private operator of coalmines and conventional power plants in the Czech Republic, and employs more than 3,500 people. In 2019, Sev.en Energy acquired additional power generation assets from Swiss energy group Alpiq and a 50% stake in the multinational energy company – InterGen N.V., which is one of the leading independent power generators with gas-fired power plants in the UK and coal-fired power plants and coal mines in Australia. When pro-forma aggregated with the financial results of InterGen and Alpiq CZ, Sev.en Energy group combined revenues in 2019 were EUR 1,4 billion and EBITDA of EUR 319 million. About DentonsDentons is the world's largest law firm, connecting talent to the world's challenges and opportunities in more than 75 countries. Dentons' legal and business solutions benefit from deep roots in our communities and award-winning advancements in client service, including Nextlaw, Dentons’ innovation and strategic advisory services. Dentons' polycentric and purpose-driven approach, commitment to inclusion and diversity, and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client and community interests in the New Dynamic. www.dentons.comDentons supports German subsidiaries of the Recylex Group in restructuring
3rd August 2020 Global law firm Dentons is assisting Weser-Metall GmbH and Harz-Metall GmbH, both subsidiaries of the French-German Recylex Group, with their restructuring through ‘self-administration’ proceedings. In addition, Dentons restructuring lawyers Andreas Ziegenhagen and Dirk Schoene and their team are advising the German management of the Recylex Group within the scope of its self-administration.As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the dramatic decline in metal prices, the German subsidiaries of Recylex have each applied for protective shield proceedings under German insolvency law. The aim of the protective shield is to allow the companies to continue their individual restructuring measures and to return to economic stability after the pandemic - if necessary, in a new shareholder structure.Weser-Metall produces about 100,000 tons of lead per year at its headquarters in Nordenham (Lower Saxony), making it the third largest lead smelter and the second largest lead recycler in Europe. Harz-Metall has its headquarters in Oker in the Harz Mountains and is one of the leading European recycling companies for lead and zinc contaminated waste.The Recylex group has a total of eleven operating units and two administrative sites in France and Germany. In addition to the companies supported by Dentons, two other companies in the group, Norzinco GmbH and PPM Pure Metals GmbH, have also submitted applications for protective shield, whilethree other German subsidiaries requested self-administration under creditor protection. The Group's French companies are not affected.Andreas Ziegenhagen, Head of the Europe and German Restructuring practice, said: "With the filing for protective shield proceedings, we are making use of the most restructuring-friendly court proceedings in the interest of all stakeholders of the companies”.Advisor to Harz Metall / Weser Metall / German management of Recylex:Dentons (Berlin): Andreas Ziegenhagen (Partner, Restructuring, Berlin/Frankfurt), Dirk Schoene (Partner), Dr. Jan Seelinger (Counsel), Dr. Benjamin Kurzberg (Counsel), Judith Schmid (Senior Associate), Dr. Jakob Pickartz (Senior Associate), all Restructuring and InsolvencyAbout DentonsDentons is the world's largest law firm, connecting talent to the world's challenges and opportunities in more than 75 countries. Dentons' legal and business solutions benefit from deep roots in our communities and award-winning advancements in client service, including Nextlaw, Dentons’ innovation and strategic advisory services. Dentons' polycentric and purpose-driven approach, commitment to inclusion and diversity, and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client and community interests in the New Dynamic. www.dentons.comLegal Developments
Hong Kong legal update on the Trial Administrative Measures of Overseas Securities Offering and Listing by Domestic Companies promulgated by the CSRC
7th March 2023 On 17 February 2023, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced the new regulations for the filing-based administration of overseas securities offering and listing by domestic companies, which are set to take effect on 31 March 2023. The new measures comprised six documents, including the "Trial Administrative Measures of Overseas Securities Offering and Listing by Domestic Companies" (境内企业境外发行证券和上市管理试行办法) (the Trial Measures) and five supporting guidelines. The Trial Measures regulate the system, filing management and other related rules in respect of direct or indirect overseas issuance of securities by PRC enterprises and PRC enterprises with overseas parent entities and/or variable interest entity structures, which are referred to as "domestic enterprise(s)" in this article. We set out below some of the key changes and implications to Hong Kong market participants.Quincecare duty in insolvency scenario
7th March 2023 The recent case of Stanford International Bank Ltd (In Liquidation) (Appellant) (SIB) v. HSBC Bank PLC (Respondent) (HSBC)[1] confirms that a bank only owes its customers a Quincecare duty (i.e. an implied term and a co-extensive duty of care owed by the bank to its customer to refrain from making or executing a payment when the bank is put on inquiry that a payment instruction from its customer may be a result of fraud) and such duty does not extend to creditors of its customers. This UK Supreme Court case considered the question of whether, under a Quincecare duty, the Liquidators of SIB could recover damages from HSBC for the loss of chance suffered in respect of payments made to the early subscribers of a Ponzi scheme, who successfully withdrew their funds in full and escaped without loss (earlier customers) despite SIB’s insolvency and to the detriment of subscribers who were subsequently unable to withdraw their funds and suffered loss (later customers).Focus on “G” in ESG
7th March 2023 In the continuing “mainstreaming” of the importance of corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, let us focus on “G” as we start the new year. Hong Kong is one of the earliest jurisdictions to have introduced ESG reporting of listed companies, and the requirements have undergone several rounds of updates since the first iteration in 2013. Under the revised ESG Reporting Guide issued in July 2020, a key enhancement is the focus on board governance and oversight of ESG issues. The enhanced ESG disclosure framework requires mandatory reporting on the board’s engagement and oversight on ESG matters and “comply or explain” disclosure on four environmental aspects and eight social aspects; and in relation to each aspect to cover (a) general disclosures on the issuer’s policies and/or compliance with laws and regulations (as applicable), and (b) key performance indicators (KPIs).Hong Kong tax update on foreign-sourced income
7th March 2023 On 28 October 2022, Hong Kong introduced into the Legislative Council for review the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Taxation of Specified Foreign-sourced Income Bill 2022 (the Foreign-sourced Income Amendment Bill), which renders certain specified categories of foreign-sourced income subject to Hong Kong profits tax liability. With the Legislative Council’s passing on 14 December 2022, the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Taxation on Specified Foreign-sourced Income) Ordinance 2022 (the Foreign-sourced Income Amendment Ordinance) took effect on 1 January 2023 and has brought about significant changes to Hong Kong’s long-standing territorial source basis of taxation, applying tax on specified foreign-sourced income received in Hong Kong with the stated objective of addressing “double non-taxation”.HKEx proposes new listing regime for Specialist Technology Companies
7th March 2023 Following the successful launch of the biotech listing regime, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) issued a Consultation Paper on New Listing Rules for Specialist Technology Companies in October 2022, which proposes to lower the bar for innovative technology enterprises with high growth potential that seek to list on the HKEx.Hong Kong Court of Appeal confirms that “standby time” is not a “rest day” under Hong Kong law
7th March 2023 In a recent decision of the Hong Kong Court of Appeal in Breton Jean v. 香港麗翔公務航空有限公司[1], the Court of Appeal upheld the decision of the District Court in its findings pertaining to what constitutes a "rest day" for employees.Overview on Digital Assets Regulations in SEA
1st December 2022 The digital assets wave has swept across South-East Asia (SEA). From Axie Infinity (a popular play-to-earn blockchain game) in the Philippines to Cambodia’s Project Bakong (a central bank digital currency), the adoption of digital assets in SEA has been rapid. Digital assets investments in SEA is expected to further increase. This demand for digital assets will likely cut across all wealth and demographic sectors.Starboard: Draft Convention on the effect of judicial sales of vessels approved by UNCITRAL
1st December 2022 The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) approved on 30 June 2022 a draft convention (the Draft Convention) on the effects of judicial sales. The Draft Convention will now be put to the United Nations General Assembly to consider signature. The Draft Convention originated from a long-standing project of the Comité Maritime International (CMI) commenced in 2007 and eventually known as the ‘Beijing Draft’ [1] which was adopted by the CMI in its 2014 Hamburg Conference. In 2018, the Draft Convention was accepted by UNCITRAL into its work programme.Carbon Projects and ASEAN: Opportunities and Challenges
1st December 2022 Carbon transactions are a multi-fold process encompassing in them offsets strategy, credit generation and purchase, monitoring and verifying credits, project finance, retirement of credits, and reporting. Carbon transactions include carbon trade which is the buying and selling of credits that permits a company or other entity to offset their greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions by investing in carbon sequestration projects, renewable energy projects or buying credits off an exchange/platform. One tradable carbon credit equals one tonne of carbon dioxide, or the equivalent amount of a different greenhouse gas reduced, sequestered or avoided. Carbon markets are trading systems in which carbon credits are sold and bought.Light at the end of the tunnel – A case study of a successful restructuring
1st December 2022 In his opening remarks at the SICC INSOL seminar on debt restructuring in the Asia-Pacific held on 22 September 2022, Second Minister for Law Edwin Tong SC cited the court sanctioned schemes of arrangement of Singapore-listed Pacific Radiance group as an example of the Singapore insolvency framework facilitating successful outcomes. He mentioned that these schemes tied in with a wider consensual restructuring negotiated earlier this year. This consensual restructuring recently completed with the resumption of trading of the securities of Pacific Radiance Ltd (Pacific Radiance) on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST) on 26 September 2022. It was the culmination of close to five years of restructuring efforts by Pacific Radiance, in which Dentons Rodyk played a key role as its legal counsel.Private Equity Leans into ESG
1st December 2022 Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are a growing concern for investors, consumers, governments and other stakeholders.Dentons Rodyk Dialogue 2022
1st December 2022 The Dentons Rodyk Dialogue 2022, the sixth of its series, is co-organised by Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP and the Singapore Management University (SMU) under the auspices of the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law’s Centre for Commercial Law in Asia. This year marks the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic that we were able to host a full in-person audience of more than 200 attendees, with many more live viewers tuning in virtually from more than a dozen different countries. This year’s Dialogue focused on maximising the commercial opportunities and profound societal benefits brought about by digitalisation, while effectively minimizing the often unforeseen and inadvertent risks and consequences digitalisation has on society and the environment.Comparative Guides
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United Kingdom: Public Procurement
Published: January 2023
Authors: Catherine Bingham David McGowan Dan Bodle Jennifer Robinson
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Public Procurement laws and regulations that may occur in United Kingdom.
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Germany: Banking & Finance
Published: February 2023
Authors: Dr. Arne Klüwer Dr. Holger Schelling
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Banking & Finance laws and regulations that may occur in Germany.
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Germany: Securitisation
Published: March 2023
Authors: Dr. Matthias Eggert Dr. Arne Klüwer
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Securitisation laws and regulations that may occur in Germany.
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South Africa: Environmental, Social and Governance
Published: May 2023
Authors: Zaeem Soofie Khatija Kapdi
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Environmental, Social and Governance laws and regulations that may occur in South Africa.
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Canada: Environmental, Social and Governance
Published: May 2023
Authors: Alex MacWilliam
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Environmental, Social and Governance laws and regulations that may occur in Canada.
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Caribbean Islands: Environmental, Social and Governance
Published: May 2023
Authors: Rachel Welch-Phillips Rosana John
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Environmental, Social and Governance laws and regulations that may occur in Caribbean Islands.
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United Kingdom: Environmental, Social and Governance
Published: May 2023
Authors: Stephen Shergold
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Environmental, Social and Governance laws and regulations that may occur in United Kingdom.
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Mauritius: Environmental, Social and Governance
Published: May 2023
Authors: Sivakumaren Mardemootoo Kate Bosman
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Environmental, Social and Governance laws and regulations that may occur in Mauritius.
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China: Environmental, Social and Governance
Published: May 2023
Authors: Gary Yang
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Environmental, Social and Governance laws and regulations that may occur in China.
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Singapore: Environmental, Social and Governance
Published: May 2023
Authors: Ipshita Chaturvedi S Sivanesan
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Environmental, Social and Governance laws and regulations that may occur in Singapore.
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United Arab Emirates: Construction
Published: May 2023
Authors: Dean Ryburn Suzannah Fairbairn Ahmed El-Bayouk Patrick Hassan
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Construction laws and regulations that may occur in United Arab Emirates.
Indonesian Fintech Business Update
Published: September 2022
Authors: Andre Rahadian Mika Isac Kriyasa Peter Christopher Devandra Maula Zakki
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