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AnJie adds M&A partner in Beijing

BY Raj Gunashekar |

China’s AnJie Law Firm has hired cross-border M&A specialist Simon (Xiameng) Li as a partner in its Beijing office. Li joins from Jones Day, where he was an associate.
Shearman, Paul Weiss advise on Taikang’s $1 bln JV with NorthStar

BY Raj Gunashekar |

Shearman & Sterling has advised China’s Taikang Insurance Group in its joint venture with New York-based NorthStar Realty Finance Corp, represented by Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison.
CC, KWM assist ICBC in setting up European fund

BY Raj Gunashekar |

Clifford Chance and King & Wood Mallesons have advised the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) on the establishment of a European investment fund focused on projects in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).
PH, STB lead on Zhou Hei Ya’s $322 mln IPO

BY Raj Gunashekar |

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Commerce & Finance Law Offices have advised Chinese fast-food chain Zhou Hei Ya International Holdings on its $322 million Hong Kong IPO, with Paul Hastings and Jingtian & Gongcheng representing the underwriters.
Reed Smith, Paul Hastings on Wanda’s $1 bln takeover of Dick Clark Productions

BY Raj Gunashekar, Reuters |

Reed Smith has advised China’s Dalian Wanda on its $1 billion takeover of Dick Clark Productions, the company that runs the Golden Globe awards and Miss America pageants. Paul Hastings represented the seller.
Donald Trump victory promises "environment of uncertainty" for Asia

BY Raj Gunashekar, Reuters |

As Donald J. Trump beat the odds to win the 2016 United States presidential election and become the country’s 45th leader, Asian governments and companies are holding their breath as they await the global economic repercussions of the historic result.
A&O, Clyde advise on $1 bln insurance deal

BY Raj Gunashekar |

Allen & Overy has advised ACR Capital Holdings, the owner of Singapore’s largest reinsurance firm, on its estimated $1 billion sale to two Chinese state-owned investment corporations, both of which were represented by Clyde & Co.
Reed Smith unveils ‘innovation hubs’ in London, NY offices

BY Raj Gunashekar |

Reed Smith has opened ‘innovation hubs’, spaces designed for innovation and creativity, in its London and New York offices.