Asia Pacific
Since establishing a presence in Asia more than 20 years ago, we have earned a reputation for providing innovative and high-quality advice that has stewarded numerous complex deals to successful conclusion for our clients.
Our lawyers are based throughout the region which enables us to keep our clients up to speed with local legislative and regulatory developments as and when they occur around the region. We are one of very few global law firms that can provide a truly integrated capability across the Asia Pacific region.
In addition to countries where we have offices, we also have a number of International Desks advising clients on large scale international transactions in Asia Pacific.
Countries/regions covered in Asia Pacific:
- Australia
- China
- India
- Laos and Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Korea
- Myanmar
- Malaysia
- Oceania
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Vietnam
Our lawyers together with selected local counsel provide an integrated bespoke solution for clients doing business in the region.
We advise international organisations, investors, banks, governments multi-lateral organisations, export credit agencies and non-profit organisations on transactions across these countries.
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News & insights
News: 09 MARCH 2020
Bank of China Macau Branch first Chinese issuer to issue social bonds in the offshore market
Allen & Overy advised the joint lead managers and joint bookrunners on a dual-currency senior small and medium enterprises (SMES) themed (COVID-19 Impact Alleviation) social bonds issuance. This is the first social bonds issuance from a Chinese issuer in the international capital markets.
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News: 04 MARCH 2020
A&O bolsters China Corporate practice with appointment of partner Tess Fang in Hong Kong
Allen & Overy is expanding its global Corporate practice with the appointment of Tess Fang, a partner in the Hong Kong office. A native Mandarin speaker who is New York, Hong Kong and PRC-qualified, Tess’s practice will focus on cross-border M&A and private equity transactions in China and globally.
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News: 04 MARCH 2020
Allen & Overy has advised the joint lead managers in connection with the issue of a Series A USD300 million floating rate notes due 2023 and a Series B USD500 million floating rate notes due 2025 by Bocom Leasing Management Hong Kong Company Limited.
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Publications: 02 MARCH 2020
On 15 January 2020, we published a newsflash regarding the decision of the Hong Kong Court of First Instance dated 13 January 2020 (Decision) on the recognition of the appointment of bankruptcy administrators of CEFC Shanghai International Group Limited (Company) in the mainland of the People's Republic of China (Mainland). This was the first – and so far only – application in Hong Kong made by Mainland administrators for recognition of their appointment and judicial assistance at common law.
Read moreIntroducing A&O in APAC
With the legal and cultural fragmentation that exists across the region, our unrivalled Asia Pacific footprint allows us to understand the local nuances of each market while applying international standards to the advice we provide to clients.
Our global coverage
Click on the regions in the map below to find out more about the jurisdictions we cover across the world.
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Europe
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Africa
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Asia Pacific
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Middle East
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North America
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Latin America
In addition to countries where we have offices, we also have a number of International Desks advising clients on large scale international transactions in Europe.
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Madhu Mirpuri
Marketing and Communications Manager
APAC
Hong Kong
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