Paul Hastings, a leading global law firm, announced today that it represented Future Land Development Holdings Limited (“Future Land”), a leading Chinese property developer focused on developing quality residential and mixed-use projects and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, in its issuance of US dollar denominated senior notes in the aggregate principal amount of US$200 million.

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Paul Hastings, a leading global law firm, announced today that it represented Morgan Stanley and BNP Paribas as the joint global coordinators, together with CICC, Standard Chartered, CCBI and HSBC as the joint bookrunners in Chinalco Mining Corporation International’s (“Chinalco Mining”) US$398 million Hong Kong IPO and global offering on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Subject to the joint global coordinators exercising the over-allotment option, the deal size may be increased to up to approximately US$458 million.

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Baker & McKenzie recently advised Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cheung Kong Bond Securities (03) Limited (“CKBS”), on the issue and offering by CKBS of US$500 million 5.375% guaranteed senior perpetual securities, which are denominated in United States dollars. The securities are guaranteed by Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited and are listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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Paul Hastings, a leading global law firm, announced today that it represented China SCE Property Holdings Limited (“China SCE”), a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, in its issuance of additional senior notes (“Additional Notes”) in the aggregate principal amount of US$150 million. China SCE is a leading property developer based in China’s Fujian province.

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Appleby acted as British Virgin Islands counsel for Fosun International Limited (the “Fosun International”) on a guaranteed notes issuance of US$1 billion issued by its indirect subsidiary.

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Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP (“Cadwalader”) and Joseph P.C. Lee & Associates have advised Wison Engineering Services Co. Ltd. (“Wison Engineering”) as to United States and Hong Kong law on the completion of its initial public offering and listing in Hong Kong. The deal marks an important broadening of the firm’s international capital markets offering, which expanded in 2012 with the addition of three seasoned partners and a team of associates with deep experience in Asia.

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Kirkland & Ellis is pleased to announce that Frank Sun has rejoined the Firm as a partner in Kirkland’s Hong Kong M&A Group. Mr. Sun joins the Firm from the Hong Kong office of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.

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Sidley Austin has advised UBS as sole book runner for Philippine conglomerate GT Capital Holdings Inc. (“GTCAP”) on the largest-ever overnight equity transaction executed out of the Philippines to date. Grand Titan Capital Holdings, Inc (“Grand Titan”), which is GTCAP’s controlling shareholder, was the selling entity. The placement raised approx. Php10.1 billion (approx. US$249 million) for GTCAP and Php4.2 billion (approx. US$104 million) for Grand Titan.

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Ashurst has advised Trauson Holdings Company Limited (“Trauson“) in relation to its proposed public takeover by Stryker Corporation (“Stryker“) for a total cash consideration of approximately HKD 5.9 billion (approximately USD 761 million). Stryker’s offer price of HKD 7.50 per share represents a 66.7% premium to the closing price of HKD 4.50 on the last full trading date, 7 January 2013.

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Ashurst Hong Kong has advised Peak Reinsurance Company Limited (“Peak Re”) on its formation and the grant of its insurance licence by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.

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