King & Wood Mallesons

Congratulations to KWM HK's practice teams and partners for achieving rankings in 19 practice areas and 21 individual rankings across 11 practice areas in the International Firms category of the 2026 Legal 500 Asia Pacific Hong Kong legal rankings. We maintained our Tier 1 rankings in Construction, Fintech and Financial Services Regulatory, Investment Funds, and Structured Finance. https://ow.ly/6r0150XtYjH

China boasts one of the biggest public-private partnership (PPP) markets in the world. A more transparent and disciplined market, governed by a new set of rules, is opening doors for private and foreign investors.   Our latest Guide to PPPs in Asia looks at the evolution of PPPs in China, the new settings and what it means for international investors: https://lnkd.in/gMw_jF33 Sam Farrands 张小联 Tian Xu Chris Cheng #China #PPP #Infrastructure #Investment #Asia

We are excited to announce that KWM’s 2026 Hong Kong Vacation Clerkship Program and 2026 PROPEL International Graduate Program are now open for application until 18 January 2026. 2026 Hong Kong Vacation Clerkship Program* Candidates in their penultimate year of study in LLB/ JD or above are welcome to apply for this 4-week program in either June or July 2026. All candidates in the 2026 Vacation Clerkship Program will be considered for our 2028 Training Contract. 2026 PROPEL International Graduate Program Law students in their final year of LLM or post-graduate law degree seeking training opportunities and aiming to further develop their careers in PRC are welcome to apply. The role will be based in KWM PRC offices. *Applicants for the HK Vacation Clerkship program are not eligible to apply for PROPEL program. To find out more about these exciting programs and how to apply, please visit: Clerkship Application -https://ow.ly/NbQj50XtSBY PROPEL Application - https://ow.ly/wK1b50XtSBU Clerkship queries - graduate.hkrecruitment@hk.kwm.com PROPEL queries – PropelRecruitment@hk.kwm.com Graduate Brochure - https://ow.ly/cB2T50XtSBW We are looking forward to receiving your application!

In our latest It’s Public podcast episode, Daniel Natale chats with David Friedlander, Jennifer Cheung and Robert Kelly about the $14b merger between Brickworks and Soul Patts – a deal that rewrote history for Australia’s second-oldest listed company.   Highlights for the M&A enthusiasts: • A cross-shareholding that lasted over five decades finally unwound • An innovative double-scheme ‘top-hat’ structure • A $1.4b pre-announcement capital raise at nil discount • Parallels to the 2023 Allkem/Livent top-hat merger • What the ASX Listing Rules consultation could mean for deals like this. 🎧 Listen here: Apple - https://lnkd.in/gPsUms49 Spotify - https://lnkd.in/giVTGvxG   Read the full edition of It’s Public here: https://lnkd.in/gmjUDWk9

We’re proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the 2025 Australian Securitisation Conference, and to be part of the discussions shaping the future of the sector.   KWM is home to the region’s pre-eminent securitisation practice, with the deepest and broadest team in the Australian market. Staying at the forefront of emerging trends and helping our clients navigate a rapidly evolving landscape is what drives us - making events like this so valuable.   Australian Securitisation Forum #ASFConf2025 #securitisation #asf

King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) ) advised the arrangers and dealers in connection with the US$3 billion MTN programme set-up and issuance of CNY1 billion 1.95% notes due 2028 under the MTN programme guaranteed by CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Company Limited. The notes were issued by CSSC Capital 2015 Limited. CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Company Limited is a leading ship leasing company and the first shipyard-affiliated leasing company in Greater China. This transaction follows a series of issuances completed in 2025 where the KWM debt capital markets team acted as international counsel on significant issuances by Chinese financial institutions and central SOEs. These deals highlight KWM’s deep expertise in cross-border capital markets and its continued role as a trusted legal advisor in complex, high-value transactions. KWM acted as English and Hong Kong law counsel to the arrangers and dealers. The Hong Kong office team was led by Hao Zhou, Michael Lu, and Song Yue, with support from Lu Bei, Jill Zhang, and Skye Ji. https://ow.ly/cVMi50XswXB #DCM

The third 2025 edition of It’s Public is here – your go-to publication and podcast for Australian public M&A. From market trends to landmark deals and our newest podcast episode, this edition keeps dealmakers ahead of the curve. https://ow.ly/JLrV50XpM9Z

Corruption and modern slavery risks are reportedly rife in global renewable energy supply chains. Complex supply chains and surging demand for critical minerals leaves projects vulnerable to these risks - and for Australian businesses, awareness and proactive management is key. Where do the risks arise, and what can businesses do to ensure greater compliance with local laws? Jasmine Forde, Chris Coates, Lucy Cornwell and Catrina Gu unpack the details. https://lnkd.in/g2KvU_UV #ModernSlavery #Corruption #EnergyTransition #CriticalMinerals

King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) is pleased to have advised The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) on its first loan tokenisation project, marking a significant milestone in the company’s digital transformation journey and Hong Kong’s broader fintech development. The HK$100 million credit facility, provided by Chong Hing Bank Limited and supported by Ant Digital Technologies’ Jovay Layer2 blockchain, will be used by Towngas’ subsidiary Towngas Telecom (TGT) to develop AI data centres, AIoT solutions, and cross-border infrastructure. This pioneering transaction builds on KWM’s market-leading experience in tokenisation, blockchain-enabled finance, and digital asset transactions across Asia. KWM provided end-to-end legal support, including transaction structuring and preparation of a Loan Tokenisation Agreement. The KWM team was led by Partner, Andrew Fei 费. https://ow.ly/o2lc50Xp6mq #Fintech #Blockchain #DigitalAssets #Innovation #Tokenisation

You can now listen to the KWM Directions 2025 Report podcast: ➡️What’s Driving Australian Business in 2025? KWM Directions Survey Results.⬅️ Join the authors, Meredith Paynter, Rhys Casey, Lizzie Knight and Jason Watts, as they deep-dive into the latest findings from the Directions 2025 survey on how Australian directors and senior business leaders are thinking about the adoption of AI, corporate culture and tackling red tape. 🎧 Essential listening. Tune in now. Apple: https://lnkd.in/gKAhPixZ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gDqgeU-D Download the full report: https://lnkd.in/gxJmVTsY