Mid-Level ICM Associate - Hong Kong 

This leading firm is seeking a mid-level ICM associate for its Hong Kong office. Candidates must possess up to five years of post-qualification experience handling general securities matters, particularly drafting disclosures in areas like debt capital markets and equity capital markets. Mandarin or Korean language skills, along with experience gained in Hong Kong or English law, are a plus.

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Junior & Managing Partnership Opportunities - Beijing; Shanghai

This leading law firm is looking to add two partners to its Shanghai office and another to its newly opened Beijing office. Candidates must have extensive post-qualification experience handling private equity, intellectual property, including patent litigation, trademarks and/or life sciences, or P.R.C. outbound investment matters. Candidates must also possess a book of business of at least 1m and/or considerable administrative/management experience.  

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Mid-Level Corporate Associate - Beijing

The Beijing office is seeking a mid-level corporate associate with considerable post-qualification experience handling mergers & acquisitions, private equity or capital markets matters at an elite law firm. Candidates must have an excellent academic background and be bilingual, though not necessarily fluent.

Mid-Level Finance Lawyer - Shanghai

The Shanghai office is seeking a mid-level finance lawyer with at least two years of post-qualification experience handling transactional finance matters, including lending, asset finance and/or project finance, at a top-tier international law firm. Candidates must possess Chinese language skills and be qualified to practice in the U.S. or a Commonwealth jurisdiction.

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International Corporate Associate - Shanghai

Leading firm is looking for a corporate associate for its Shanghai office. Candidates must have between four and seven years of post-qualification experience handling international corporate matters. Candidates must also possess fluent English and Mandarin language skills, in addition to a recognized qualification, with Australia, the U.S., U.K. and P.R.C. admissions being preferred. Native English drafting, strong client relationship management and negotiation skills are also required.

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Mid-Level Technology Transactions/Intellectual Property Associate - Tokyo

Elite firm is seeking a mid-level technology transactions/intellectual property associate for its Tokyo office. Candidates must have considerable post-qualification experience handling technology transactional or intellectual property matters at a reputable law firm. Candidates must also possess a solid academic background. A technical background, along with Japanese langauge skills, are a plus.

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Junior Project Finance and Development Associate - Tokyo

This leading law firm is seeking a junior project finance and development associate for its Tokyo office. Candidates must have two to four years of post-qualification experience, including at least two years of experience outside of Japan, handling energy and infrastructure project finance and development matters. Candidates must be qualified in the U.K., U.S., Canada or a jurisdiction (such as Australia) where a qualified attorney is eligible to sit for the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test for England. Candidates must also possess excellent drafting and analytical skills, and should have practical experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents and in closing transactions. Firm prefers candidates with experience in oil & gas or energy project matters. Business-level Japanese language skills are a plus.  

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On October 26, 2010, the RMB Rising Seminar: What Do the Recent Moves Toward Yuan Liberalization Signify? will be held at the Renaissance Harbour View, Hong Kong. Hosted by FinanceAsia, there will be numerous industry experts, including leading investors and bankers, speaking throughout the day on the implications of recent currency reform moves by Beijing on capital controls. A particular focus of the seminar will be on investor access to China, corporate finance opportunities, and the impact of RMB liberalization on FX markets.  Attendance is open to general registration. For more information on the conference or to register a place, please go to http://www.financeasia.com/Conference/230194,rmb-rising.aspx.

Sheppard Mullin has added Jenny Liu, previously with DLA Piper’s Beijing office, as Special Counsel at their Shanghai office. This appointment follows the recent hire of Partner Don Williams, formerly with Wilson Sonsini, to their growing Shanghai corporate practice. Having worked in Beijing for many years, Ms. Liu’s appointment brings Sheppard’s sole Asia office an expanded network in China, in addition to her experience representing Chinese emerging companies on a variety of licensing, employment, corporate restructuring and acquisition matters.

Minter Ellison has officially opened its third office in Greater China, with the recent opening of its Beijing office. Minter which has had offices in Hong Kong since the early 1980s and a Shanghai office since 1999, will focus it’s Beijing practice on outbound M&A and inbound and outbound investment opportunities. The team in Beijing will include partner Sam Farrands, as well as lawyers Tim Knowles, Andrew Thomson and Kevin Zhou.

China still lags behind the U.S. who recorded a $14 trillion GDP in 2009. If China’s growth trend continues, experts estimate that China will trump the United States and become the world’s biggest economy as early as 2030.

While Japan’s economy is mature, China’s economy is in still in a massive growth period. China is becoming highly urbanized and is far from fully developed. While this lack of development yields a lower standard of living, it also provides ample room for economic growth. In fact, a mere five years ago, China’s $2.3 trillion GDP was only half of Japan’s. While the E.U. and U.S. continue to struggle in the midst of the current economic recession, China has continued to flourish, investing heavily in domestic infrastructure and natural resources such as oil, ore, coal and iron.

Despite having an economy 1/3 the size of the U.S., China recently surpassed the U.S. to become the world’s largest market for passenger vehicles. China also passed Germany to become the world’s largest exporter last year. Major international corporations such as GE, GM and Seimans are making a strong push to expand into China.  There are negative consequences, however, to China’s rapid economic growth. In 2006, China became the world’s largest producer of greenhouse gasses which are linked to global warming. China also continues to have a low per capita income of about $3,600- comparable to impoverished nations like Algeria and El Salvador. Although the rapid growth in China has begun to moderate, China’s economy is still expected to grow about 10% this year.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, led by firm partners Greg Miao, Peter Huang and Moshe Kushman, has advised Camelot Information Systems, Inc., a leading domestic Chinese provider of enterprise applicatino services and financial industry information technology services, in its US$150 million IPO of American depositary shares and listing on the New York Stock Exchange. The IPO is the largest U.S. IPO from China this year, as well as the biggest IPO of an outsourcing Chinese IT company ever. 

Shearman & Sterling LLP, led by firm partners Matthew Bersani and Russell Sacks, has been involved in a deal that represents the first U.S. IPO by an Indian company since 2006. The firm advised the underwriters, Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc, with regard to the NASDAQ listing and the US$70 million IPO of ordinary shares of MakeMyTrip Limited. MakeMyTrip Limited is a subsidiary of MakeMyTrip (India) Private Limited, which is India’s largest online travel agency. 

Jincheng Tongda & Neal (JT&N) counseled on Camelot Information Systems, Inc.’s New York Stock Exchange US$150 million IPO and American depository shares offering, making it the largest U.S. IPO transaction from a P.R.C. company in 2010. JT&N is the long-term legal counsel for Camelot, a Chinese company that installs and maintains business-management software mostly in China, Taiwan and Japan, and has advised on the company’s daily corporate legal needs, including contractual reviews. The firm’s off-shore listing practice is led by senior partners Stephen Peng and Shao Guozhong, along with the lead partner on the transaction, Tian Bin.

Clifford Chance, led by firm partner Joan Janssen, advised CapitaMalls Asia Limited in its US$244 million IPO of CapitaMalls Malaysia Trust (CMMT) real estate investment trust on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. CMMT is the biggest “pure-play” shopping mall REIT in Malaysia by market capitalization and property value, and has been spun off from the Singapore-listed CapitaMalls Asia.

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has counseled JP Morgan Securities Ltd, ING Bank NV London Branch, Société Générale and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc in regard to the Rule 144A/Regulation S global offering by Noble Group Limited of US$500 million aggregated principal amount of 4.875% senior notes due 2015, and US$250 million aggregate principal amount of 6.625% senior notes due 2020. Noble Group Limited was advised in this matter by Clifford Chance.

Davis Polk & Wardell LLP has also advised The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc and Standard Chartered Bank as purchasers in the US$500 million Regulation S offering of 9.65% high-yield notes due 2017 by Shimao Property Holdings Limited, a large-scale owner and developer of hig-quality real estate projects in China.

DLA Piper has counseled a consortium comprising of Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Limited (CKI), Hong Kong Electric Holdings Limited (HEI) and the Li Ka Shing Foundation in the US$9 billion acquisition of EDF’s U.K. electricity distribution assets. The acquired assets include three low-voltage electricity distribution networks in England and long-term contracts with businesses for the construction and maintenance of electricity distribution infrastructure. As CKI holds a 39% stake in HEI, the two companies will work together to run EDF Networks.

Herbert Smith, in conjunction with its associate firm Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung, has advised Kangean Energy Indonesia (KEI), a leading Indonesian oil and gas production company, on its US$875 million, 10-year charter contract (with additional options of up to four years) with BW Offshore. The deal is centered on the floating production unit to operate on the Terang Sirasun Batur gas fields in Indonesia, with gas production beginning in early 2012.

Junior/Mid-Level Litigation Associates - Hong Kong 

This leading international firm is seeking a multiple junior to mid-level litigation associates for its Hong Kong office. Candidates must have between two and five years of post-qualification experience handling litigation matters. Candidates must also be team-players, be able to manage a team of junior associates, trainees and paralegals on contentious matters, and be able to develop client relationships through business development, training and other initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess considerable banking and finance litigation experience at an elite international or local firm, along with a strong academic background, and outstanding interpersonal and client management skills.

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IP Partners - New York

The New York office of this prestigious Wall Street firm is actively seeking partners with substantial experience handling intellectual property matters, particularly those involving transactional licensing and/or litigation. Candidates must have an outstanding professional background in intellectual property matters. A book of business is required, although the firm may be flexible for candidates with an exceptional China-related background. Mandarin language skills are a plus, as are any advanced degrees in the life sciences and/or technology.

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U.S. Securities Lawyer - Beijing; Hong Kong

The Beijing and Hong Kong offices of this global law firm are looking for associates for the firm’s U.S. Securities Practice Group. Candidates must have four to five years of post-qualification experience at a leading U.S. practice. The ideal candidate will have considerable experience in international equity and debt offerings, including S.E.C. registered, Rule 144A and Reg S transactions. Candidates should be admitted in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, preferably New York. An outstanding academic background, along with excellent English and Chinese language skills, are essential.

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Corporate Associate - Shanghai

Prestigious firm is seeking a corporate associate for its Shanghai office. Candidates must have three to five years of post-qualification experience handling business and corporate law matters. Candidates must also possess an outstanding academic background, as well as excellent communication and writing skills. 

Mid-Level Capital Markets Associate - New York

This prestigious Wall Street firm is seeking a mid-level associate for its New York office. Candidates must possess between three and five years of post-qualification experience handling capital markets matters. Candidates must also have fluent Portuguese language skills.

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International Corporate Associate - Beijing

This elite international firm is seeking an international corporate associate for its Beijing office. Candidates must have between four and seven years of post-qualification experience handling international corporate matters. Candidates must also possess fluent English and Mandarin language skills, in addition to a recognized qualification to practice, with Australia, U.S., U.K. and P.R.C. admissions being preferred. Native English drafting skills, and strong client relationship management and negotiation skills are also required.

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Experienced corporate partner and financial regulator, Bonnie YT Yang has joined Davis Polk & Wardell LLP. She is a valuable addition to the firm’s securities practice as the firm continues to build its Hong Kong practice. Before joining Davis Polk, Yang served as senior VP of HKSE’s Listing Division where she led the IPO Transactions Department. Prior to her work at the HKSE, she was executive director of the Legal Compliance Department of Morgan Stanley Hong Kong. She has also worked at Deutsche Bank where she was responsible for equity transactions in Asia. Early in her career, she worked at several law firms including Sullivan & Cromwell Hong Kong and New York and Skadden Arps. She is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Anthony Dapiran also joins Davis Polk as a partner in their Hong Kong office. He was formerly the managing partner at Freshfield’s Beijing office. Dapiran specializes in advising complex IPOs in the China market as well as both inbound and outbound M&A and PE transactions. Recent notable transactions include the Agricultural Bank of China’s US$22 billion IPO. He serves as counsel to a number of Fortune China 100 companies on regulatory, compliance and corporate matters. Dapiran is fluent in both Mandarin and English.

Senior-Level Litigation Associate - Hong Kong 

This leading international firm is seeking a senior-level litigation associate for its Hong Kong office. Candidates must have at least five years of post-qualification experience handling litigation matters. Candidates must also be team-players, be able to manage a team of junior associates, trainees and paralegals on contentious matters, and be able to develop client relationships through business development, training and other initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess considerable banking and finance litigation experience at an elite international or local firm, along with a strong academic background, and outstanding interpersonal and client management skills.

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Mid-Level International Capital Markets Associate - Tokyo

Leading international law firm seeks a mid-level international capital markets associate for its Tokyo office. Candidates must have three to five years of post-qualification experience handling derivatives and structured finance matters at a leading law firm. Candidates must be admitted to practice in England, Wales or other Commonwealth country, have solid transactional experience, along with good interpersonal skills and be team-players. Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as outstanding commercial awareness, and experience in drafting and negotiating, are essential. Candidates with practical experience in general debt capital markets or banking are preferred. 

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Mid/Senior-Level Capital Markets Lawyer - Hong Kong

Elite global firm is seeking a mid to senior-level capital markets attorney for its Hong Kong office. Candidates must possess at least four years of post-qualification experience handling capital markets matters. Candidates must also be qualified to practice in England and Wales, have prior work experience in Hong Kong and speak fluent Mandarin. 

Senior-Level Intellectual Property Associate - Beijing

This elite law firm is seeking a senior-level intellectual property associate for its Beijing office. Candidates must have substantial experience handling intellectual property matters. Chinese language skills are a plus, along with U.S. and/or P.R.C. qualifications.    

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Mid-Level Commercial Litigation Lawyer - Hong Kong

Elite law firm seeks a mid-level commercial litigation lawyer for its Hong Kong office. Candidates must have between three and six years of post-qualification experience handling a broad range of commercial litigation with a leading international law firm. Experience in financial services (regulatory)/insurance disputes and/or international commercial arbitration are a plus. Candidates must be admitted to practice in Hong Kong, have outstanding academics and interpersonal skills, and should possess fluent English language skills. Candidates who possess fluent Cantonese and/or Mandarin language skills, along with the ability to read and write Chinese, will be highly regarded.  

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Partner - Shanghai

Prestigious firm is seeking a partner for its Shanghai office. Candidates must have extensive experience handling the financial matters of clients, particularly regarding private equity and banking. Candidates must also possess CIC work experience, as well as bilingual language skills. The ideal candidate will bring a book of business in the $2-$3m range, although the firm prefers something higher and would definitely form a group.  

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Corporate Associates - Hong Kong

This leading international firm is seeking a number of mid to senior-level corporate associates for its Hong Kong office. Candidates must have two to three years of post-qualification experience in general commercial corporate matters at a top-tier firm. Fluency in Mandarin is essential, as well as experience handling general mergers & acquisitions, private equity and IPO matters. Candidates must also be able to run transactions with minimal supervision.  

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Mid-Level Banking Associates - Hong Kong

This leading international firm is seeking a number of mid-level banking associates for its Hong Kong office. Candidates must have considerable training and work experience handling banking and finance matters in a Common Law jurisdiction. Candidates must also possess business-level Mandarin language skills.   

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K&L Gates has bolstered its corproate practice by adding W Rose Zhu to its Beijing office. Zhu, who is leaving Allen & Overy LLP, recently led the team that advised on the global offering of common shares by the Agricultural Bank of China Limited, the world’s largest IPO in 2010. Zhu possesses extensive experience throughout the United States, Hong KOng and China, advising both international and Chinese companies in capital markets, mergers & acquisitions and financings. Zhu, a P.R.C. native, has led many pioneering and high-profile transactions, while also regularly counseling a number of leading P.R.C. institutions and regulators.

Mayer Brown JSM has further strengthened its Asia practice by adding Jason Elder to the Hong Kong office’s capital markets practice, and hiring Xiang Yang Ge as head of projects in the Beijing office. Elder, who is leaving Sidley’s Hong Kong office, possesses substantial experience in advising issuers and underwriters on capital markets transactions, particularly global debt and equity securities offerings. Xiang Yang, formerly a partner at Winston & Strawn, has over twenty years of experience advising clients investing into China, as well as Chinese corporations on outbound investments. The addition of Elder is the latest sign of the firm’s commitment to expand its capital markets practice around the world, as the firm’s New York office made three partner hires earlier this years.

Davis Polk & Wardwell has established a domestic law practice in Hong Kong by adding Bonnie YT Chan and Antony Dapiran as partners. Chan, formerly the senior vice president of the listing division of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, has previous work experience as the executive director of the legal and compliance department of Morgan Stanley’s Hong Kong office. Dapiran is leaving Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s Beijing office, where he was a managing partner. The firm hopes the new additions will help launch the firm’s local practice, which is focused on giving the firm’s clients a broader service in Hong Kong, especially in capital markets and mergers & acquisitions matters.

Lan Hing Liew has joined Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow’s corporate & securities practice in Singapore as a partner. Liew, formerly an equity partner at Rajah & Tann LLP, has considerable legal experience handling capital markets transactions, mergers & acquisitions deals, and listing companies’ corporate actions and regulatory compliance in Singapore. Her practice concentrates on listings and IPOs, as well as secondary fund-raising transactions, including share placements, rights issues and bond issues.