International law firm Reed Smith (known in Hong Kong as Reed Smith Richards Butler) today announced the appointment of new partner Jason Toms to its global shipping group in Hong Kong. Jason joins with associate Joyce Cheung and both will join the firm’s Hong Kong office from Stephenson Harwood Hong Kong.

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The global law firm Jones Day has announced that Chris Swift has joined as a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice. Formerly a partner with Allen & Overy, Mr. Swift will be based in the Firm’s Hong Kong Office.

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Höegh LNG and Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) have signed terms for the LNG Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (“FSRU”) and mooring to form an offshore LNG receiving terminal offshore Labuhan Maringgai, in the Lampung province, at the south east coast of Sumatra, Indonesia.

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The Firm represented Citigroup Global Markets Limited, J.P. Morgan Securities plc, The Korea Development Bank and Woori Investments & Securities Co., Ltd., as initial purchasers, in connection with an offering of US$500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.250% senior capital securities (the “Securities”) by Doosan Infracore Co., Ltd. (“Doosan Infracore”). The Securities, issued in the form of perpetual hybrid bonds, are structured to give a put option to the investors upon the occurrence of certain defined events. The put option is backed by credit enhancement provided by a syndicate of commercial banks. This was the first hybrid perpetual bonds offering by a corporate issuer in Korea.

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Harneys is pleased to announce the addition of partner Lisa Pearce and associate Leanne Tunney to the firm’s growing funds team in Asia.

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Appleby acted as Cayman counsel for Sunley Holdings Limited  in relation to its listing on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 18 October 2012.

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Baker & McKenzie is acting as counsel to ARA Asia Dragon Fund (“ADF”) in relation to Dynasty Real Estate Investment Trust’s (“Dynasty REIT”) landmark initial public offering  (“IPO”) in Singapore.  ADF is the seller of the three commercial properties, located in primary commercial centres in Nanjing, Dalian and Shanghai, that will form the initial portfolio of Dynasty REIT.  In addition, the Firm is acting as borrower’s counsel to Dynasty REIT on its IPO-related debt financing.

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Herbert Smith Freehills today announced the appointment of Jun Bautista to its international arbitration group. Qualified in New York and the Philippines, he will join the firm’s Hong Kong international arbitration team as a registered foreign lawyer.

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Davis Polk advised J.P. Morgan Securities plc as the exclusive dealer manager in connection with a cash tender offer by Lonking Holdings Limited for up to $80 million of its outstanding $350 million 8.5% senior notes due 2016.

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The Notes are listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited and guaranteed by China Fishery Group Limited and certain of its wholly owned subsidiaries, which included thirteen BVI companies.

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