Fangda Partners has a well-recognised securities practice according to peers, and receives overwhelming praise from foreign counterparts, particularly for Jonathan Zhou, who was described as "one of the best" in the market. Jeffrey Ding is also described as a "very dedicated and commercial minded lawyer"....
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Fangda Partners has a well-recognised securities practice according to peers, and receives overwhelming praise from foreign counterparts, particularly for Jonathan Zhou, who was described as "one of the best" in the market. Jeffrey Ding is also described as a "very dedicated and commercial minded lawyer".
The Shanghai-based firm has one of the finest practices in the region, advising a panel of international banking clients as well as Chinese companies on their listings on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
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Shanghai's Fangda Partners earns a promotion for its widely acclaimed reputation in banking. The firm possesses a solid banking client base including DBS Bank, Citibank, United Overseas Bank, Bank of China, Standard Chartered Bank and ICBC....
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Shanghai's Fangda Partners earns a promotion for its widely acclaimed reputation in banking. The firm possesses a solid banking client base including DBS Bank, Citibank, United Overseas Bank, Bank of China, Standard Chartered Bank and ICBC. "Their banking and litigation practice were very impressive," says a peer.
The firm acted on a cross-border acquisition financing transaction involving a syndicate of banks on a Rmb4.1 billion ($600 million) and HK$170 million ($21.9 million) loan to Shanghai Jixiang Real Estate for the construction of a hotel office buildings and commercial facilities. Department head Jeffrey Shen advised the syndicate lenders including ICBC, Bank of China, China Merchants Bank, Bank of Communications and DBS.
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Fangda Partners enjoys acclaim particularly from its foreign peers, which regarded the firm as "the best in M&A" in the local market. Some local peers also described Fangda as "in its prime stage"....
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Fangda Partners enjoys acclaim particularly from its foreign peers, which regarded the firm as "the best in M&A" in the local market. Some local peers also described Fangda as "in its prime stage". For individuals, foreign lawyers consistently recommend Jonathan Zhou, who is described as "excellent and always the first choice".
The firm's client list includes a number of well-known domestic and international companies. One highlight saw the firm act for MBK Partners on its $252 million tender offer to buy AsiaPharm Group and delist the target, and also advise Goldman Sachs Group in its acquisition of a 25% stake in Anhui Kouzi Wine Industry.
Morgan Stanley retained the firm's service in the acquisitions of Jutian Fund Investment and Hangzhou Industrial and Commerce Trust, while Blackstone mandated Fangda on its $600 million investment in China Bluestar Corporation.
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