Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has advised investment holding company Shanghai Industrial Holdings on its issuance of HK$3.9 billion zero coupon convertible bonds due 2018.

The bonds were issued through a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Industrial Holdings.

China chairman Teresa Ko and Hong Kong-based partners Andrew Heathcote and Charles Ching led the Freshfields team on the transaction. The team also helped Shanghai Industrial Holdings obtain the bond listing on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Linklaters, led by Hong Kong partner Hwang Hwa Sim, advised the underwriters on the deal.

Shanghai Industrial Holdings, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of infrastructure facilities, real estate and consumer products.

Kanishk Verghese is North Asia journalist at ALB. Follow us on Twitter: @ALB_Magazine.

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