Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Chinese food processer China Agri-Industries Holdings Ltd on its HK$4.1 billion ($526 million) rights issue.

A Hong Kong-listed subsidiary of China’s largest state-owned agricultural products and food supplier COFCO Group, China Agri is a major oilseeds processer, biofuel and biochemical maker, rice trader and brewer.

Leading the HSF team were Hong Kong-based corporate partner Tom Chau and U.S. Securities partner Kevin Roy.

J.P. Morgan advised the issuer on the financial matters.

Liu Zhen is China senior journalist at ALB. Follow us on Twitter: @ALB_Magazine.

Other related stories:

• Thailand: HSF adds disputes ace from Weerawong
• Ashurst takes disputes duo from HSF
• HSF strengthens Greater China energy team