Clifford Chance advises a broad spectrum of clients across Asia, including leading international investment banks, corporates, and sovereign entities. The team’s expertise spans key sectors such as technology, consumer goods, retail, and financial services. Jean Thio, who jointly leads the practice, specialises in debt and equity capital markets transactions, with additional expertise in US securities and regulatory matters. Gareth Deiner co-heads the group and is noted for advising sovereign and corporate issuers, private equity sponsors, and investment banks on high-yield, investment-grade, and cross-over debt offerings. Ying Chiang Chong is known for representing issuers and underwriters on IPOs, rights offerings and block trades.
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Testimonials
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- 'It is the range of jurisdictions that Clifford Chance can cover that makes them unique. I deal with them for works involving the laws of England, Hong Kong, Singapore, New York. This is well served out from their Singapore and Hong Kong office.'
- 'They have committed partners such as Gareth Deiner and counsel such as Clare Neo.'
- 'Strong firm for equity capital markets deals in APAC, primarily Singapore and Hong Kong.'
- 'Ying Chiang Chong - For Singapore equity capital markets deals. Very hands-on and good technical skills.'
Key clients
- Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
- Muangthai Capital Public Company Limited
- Republic of Indonesia
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
- DBS
- UOB
- OCBC
- MUFG
- OCBC
- Affin Bank
Work highlights
Advised the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) on Delta International Holding Limited's issuance of US$525 million zero coupon exchangeable bonds and delta placement of shares.
Advised Muangthai Capital Public Company Limited on its debut issuance of US$335 million senior unsecured social bonds on the Singapore Exchange.
Advised the Republic of Indonesia on the international aspects of its landmark US$2.35 billion global sukuk.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Jean Thio; Gareth Deiner
Other key lawyers
Ying Chiang Chong; Stephanie Liman; Claire Neo