Sidley has also provided advice on many innovative structures and approaches not previously deployed in this region. In recent years, we have worked on several award-winning high yield debt transactions, representing investment banks as well as issuers, many of whom are based in the P.R.C. Our client service is distinguished by a unique combination of extensive, practical experience, in-depth familiarity with local laws and business practices, and international execution capability from an integrated platform in the China region rarely seen in other firms. Sidley has been ranked No. 1 issuers’ legal counsel in China and APAC (ex-Japan) high yield bonds league table by Debtwire since 2017.
In addition to conventional high-yield transactions, our work includes acquisition and mezzanine financings, venture capital and PIPE financings, balance sheet restructurings, hedging, debt and equity derivatives, debt and equity repurchases, tender offers, exchange offers and consent solicitations.
Sidley's commitment to the China region, combined with lawyers with extensive product knowledge, provides us with a solid understanding of the markets and enhances our ability to deliver practical solutions to issues faced by our local, regional and international clients.
“They were able to consider the problems from the perspective of the client and put forward valuable commercial advice.”
Chambers Greater China Region: Capital Markets 2023