Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee advises global and regional underwriters, trustees, and issuers across various sectors, providing coverage across Asia and Southeast Asia, including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The team has substantial experience with public offerings, private placements, and other ECM transactions, such as right issues and block trades. Biswajit Chatterjee leads the practice, advising on complex cross-border capital markets transactions, while Phill Hall advises on medium-term note programs, covered bonds, green and ESG bonds.
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Testimonials
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- 'Phillip Hall has made an immediate impact. He has assembled a quality team and has already shown himself to be the provider of sound legal advice and efficient transaction management.
- 'Strong transaction management capabilities with regional knowledge as part of a global law firm footprint.'
Key clients
- Kotak Mahindra Capital Company
- CLSA
- IIFL Capital Services
- Nuvama Wealth Management
- Jefferies India
- ICICI Securities Limited
- Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Limited
- JM Financial
- Avendus Capital
- Morgan India
- Asian Development Bank
- GLAS Trust Company LLC
Work highlights
Advised the book running lead managers on the USD515 million IPO of Waaree Energies.
Advised Kotak Mahindra Capital Company, CLSA, IIFL Capital Services, Motilal Oswal, and Jefferies India on the USD890 million equity offering by Varun Beverages (VBL).
Advised Xero Investments Limited as the issuer and Xero Limited as the guarantor on the USD925 million 1.625% Guaranteed Senior Unsecured Convertible Notes due 2031.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Biswajit Chatterjee; Phill Hall
Other key lawyers
Kabustubh George; Varun Jetly; Leon Yap