Asia Deal Digest, published periodically, is a compilation of some of the largest deals carried out in Asia.

China/Hong Kong

• Clifford Chance Hong Kong partners Tim Wang and Fang Liu represented Beijing-based securities brokerage house Shenwan Hongyuan Group Co. Ltd. on a $1.16 billion initial public offering in Hong Kong, the biggest listing in Asia so far this year. King & Wood Mallesons Beijing partners Zhang Yongliang, Gao Yimin and Song Yanyan served as Chinese counsel to the issuer. Shenwan Hongyuan plans to use the proceeds to develop its securities business, fund investments and expand abroad. Latham & Watkins Hong Kong partners Cathy Yeung and Terris Tang and Beijing partner Yilong Du advised Shenwan Hongyuan Capital, Goldman Sachs, ICBC International Capital and ABCI Capital as joint sponsors. Grandall Law Firm’s Shanghai office advised the banks on Chinese law. [Read Full Story]