 | Mayer Brown’s big bet in China
Bert Krueger and Elaine Lo extensively quoted in article discussing Mayer Brown JSM. “We're off to a great start, and we believe the benefits of the merger will be truly astounding for our clients and the firm,” Krueger said. Read >>
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 | Mayer Brown Practices and Partners
Ranked in 2010 Edition of IFLR1000
9 October 2009 – The 2010 edition of IFLR1000, a guide to the world’s leading financial law firms, ranked Mayer Brown in 15 practice categories. Four practices were given top-tier rankings: Hong Kong Restructuring & Insolvency; Thailand Restructuring & Insolvency; United States Capital Markets – Structured Finance & Securitization; and Vietnam Banking & Finance. In addition, 26 partners were ranked as leading lawyers. IFLR1000 rankings are based on extensive independent research, and provides analysis of the best financial law firms operating in more than 100 markets worldwide. Read >>
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| JSM acts for Capital Strategic Investment Limited
JSM acted for Capital Strategic Investment Limited (CSI) in the sale of 36/F (25,835 sq.ft.) of Shun Tak Centre (China Merchants Tower), which they agreed to acquire the week before, at a price of HK$10,700 per sq.ft. The transacted amount is HK$277 million representing a profit of HK$15 million within two days. Read >>
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| JSM advises Shui On Construction and Materials Limited on a £250 million takeover
24 June 2009 – Mayer Brown JSM and Mayer Brown LLP teamed up to advise Shui On Construction and Materials Limited (SOCAM) on the £250 million takeover of China Central Properties. Read >>
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| JSM wins IFLR "National Law Firm of the Year 2009"
We are delighted to announce that JSM has won the "National Law Firm of the Year for Hong Kong" from IFLR Asian Awards 2009. IFLR is one of the most respected financial magazines in the industry, and launched its awards more than ten years ago. The awards criteria focus on the significance of the deals and matters for the previous year, and on the role the firm plays in the market. Read >>
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| JSM Advises Li & Fung on Liz Claiborne Acquisition
JSM has recently advised Li & Fung Limited on the acquisition of the sourcing operations of Liz Claiborne Inc. and its affiliates in Asia for a cash consideration not exceeding US$83 million (HK$647.4 million). Read >>
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| JSM succeeds in Court of Appeals for Castle Steps Site
JSM, acting on behalf of a subsidiary of Swire Properties Limited, succeeded in the Court of Appeal in a planning case involving the "Castle Steps Site", a site at the intersection of Castle Steps, Seymour Road and Castle Road in the Mid-Levels district. Read >>
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| JSM Acts for Shun Tak Holdings in Disposal of its 50% Interest in Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Macau
JSM acted for Shun Tak Holdings in the agreement to sell its 50% interest in the Mandarin Oriental to Macau to Sociedade de Turismo e Diversoes de Macau (STDM) in a deal announced on 21 January in the SCMP. Their partner, Mandarin Oriental International, will also sell its 50% equity interest to STDM at the same time with completion of the sale expected by the end of May 2009. Read >>
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| JSM Acts for URA on Sneaker Street Redevelopment
In one of Hong Kong's recent Urban Renewal Authority (URA) redevelopment projects, the highly publicised "Sneaker Street" redevelopment in Mongkok, Kowloon, JSM was appointed to act in connection with the URA's acquisition of 175 property interests from 14 old buildings located at Nos. 78-98 Fa Yuen Street and Nos. 61-87 Sai Yee Street. Read >>
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| JSM Expanding Corporate and Securities Capability with Key Partner Relocating to Asia
7 January 2009 - JSM is expanding its corporate and securities practice in Asia with the arrival of Mark Uhrynuk from London. Mark is a partner of Mayer Brown International LLP and is relocating to Hong Kong to head the US corporate and securities team in Asia. Read >>
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| Mayer Brown JSM Advises Hempel AG on the Buy-out of its Joint Venture Partner
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| JSM Advises on China Overseas Open Offer
JSM recently advised China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. (China Overseas) on its HK$2.5 billion open offer announced on 10 December 2008. Read >>
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| Mayer Brown JSM Launches Ultimate Business Legal Guide for Investing in Vietnam
5 December 2008 - Mayer Brown JSM Vietnam today announces the launch of Vietnam Investors' Guide: Business Law, the first and only business legal guide on investing in Vietnam. The guide was written by leading lawyers from our Ho Chi Minh City office (Dao Nguyen, Managing Partner and David Lim, partner-designate of Mayer Brown JSM (Vietnam)). Read >>
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| Mayer Brown Promotes 27 to Partner Worldwide
27 November 2008 - JSM in association with Mayer Brown LLP and Mayer Brown International LLP announced the promotion of 27 new partners, including 5 partners who are based in Asia. The appointments take effect on 1 January 2009. Read >>
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| Senior Consultant to lead JSM's Energy Practice in Asia
10 October 2008 - JSM has expanded its Asian Energy practice with the appointment of Jack Su, Senior Consultant, who will be based in Hong Kong. He joins a 150-member strong Global Energy Practice Group. Read >>
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| JSM Scoops Three Prestigious Legal Awards
23 September 2008 - JSM picked up three awards at the ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2008
ceremony organised by Asian Legal Business magazine on 19 September 2008. Read >>
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| JSM Continues to Strengthen its Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Practice in Asia
22 September 2008 - JSM has further bolstered its capabilities in restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency in Asia with the relocation of John Marsden to Hong Kong. John, together with Steven Miller from the firm's Bangkok office, will co-head the firm's highly regarded Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Insolvency practice in Asia. Read >>
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| Mayer Brown JSM advised HSBC on its local incorporation in Vietnam
19 September 2008 - Mayer Brown JSM has recently advised HSBC on its local incorporation in Vietnam. HSBC is one of the first foreign banks to receive the licence to locally incorporate its business in Vietnam. Read >>
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| JSM advised Li & Fung in the subscription of shares by a wholly owned subsidiary of Temasek Holdings
19 September 2008 - JSM advised Li & Fung Limited (the export trading arm of Li & Fung Group, managing supply chains for major brands and retailers worldwide) in the subscription of 168 million shares by Dunearn Investments (Mauritius) Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited. Read >>
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| Mayer Brown JSM expands its tax practice in Asia
1 September 2008 - Mayer Brown JSM, a leading global law firm, has expanded its tax practice with new appointments, including one senior appointment and two other lawyers, all based in the firm's Beijing office. Read >>
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