http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/news.page Eversheds RSS Mon Apr 19 19:00:43 2021 GMT www.eversheds.com/images/Websites/Interface/Logos/logo.gif Eversheds Sutherland’s energy team takes CGN into Brazilian renewable energy market Eversheds Sutherland’s energy and infrastructure team has advised CGN Energy International Holdings Co. Limited (CGN) on the acquisition of three renewab... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/uk/An-international-acquisition-of-renewable-energy-projects 2019-06-04 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/uk/An-international-acquisition-of-renewable-energy-projects We have acted as counsel to Citibank as trustee on the recent US$ 2.5 billion bond issuance by Sinopec Group Overseas Development (2018) Limited, guaranteed by its parent, China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec Group). Sinopec Group is the world's... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Hong-Kong-team-acts-on-Sinopec-bond-issuance 2018-11-07 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Hong-Kong-team-acts-on-Sinopec-bond-issuance February 1, 2018 — Launched on February 1, 2017, Eversheds Sutherland was created through the combination of leading law firms Eversheds and Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP. Today, the global law practice celebrates its first annivers... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/es-combination-anniversary 2018-02-01 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/es-combination-anniversary The Hong Kong office of law firm Eversheds has advised Precision Tsugami (China) Corporation Limited on its HK$504.0 million initial public offering (IPO) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company was successfully listed on 25 September 2017. Pre... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/Hong-Kong/Eversheds-advises-on-the-Hong-Kong-IPO-of-Precision-Tsugami-Corporation-Limited 2017-10-06 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/Hong-Kong/Eversheds-advises-on-the-Hong-Kong-IPO-of-Precision-Tsugami-Corporation-Limited Eversheds Sutherland (International) lawyers in Beijing, Abu Dhabi and London advised China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) on its investment in a major multi-billion barrel concession project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In February 2017, CNPC and Abu ... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/uk/concession-in-abu-dhabi 2017-02-23 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/uk/concession-in-abu-dhabi Further to my previous note, I am writing to confirm that, following a period of consultation and a Partner vote, Eversheds LLP will be entering into a combination with Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP (Sutherland) to create a new global entity, ... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/Hong-Kong/Keeping_you_informed_Eversheds_Sutherland_confirm_combination 2016-12-19 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/Hong-Kong/Keeping_you_informed_Eversheds_Sutherland_confirm_combination Eversheds won ‘International Labour and Employment Firm of the Year’ at the China Law and Practice awards in Beijing. The awards, held at the Beijing Park Hyatt on Thursday 21 September, brought together over 200 guests from the largest ... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/uk/International-Labour-Employment-Firm-China 2016-09-27 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/uk/International-Labour-Employment-Firm-China Eversheds has been named "Visionary Firm of the Year" at the inaugural Asian-MENA Counsel, In-house Community "Counsels of the Year" ceremony. This is highly significant award that recognises the most innovative firm operating in Asia and the Middle... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Visionary-Firm-Year-award 2016-06-17 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Visionary-Firm-Year-award 80% of board-level executives have identified bribery or corruption in their organisation 59% admit their anti-bribery policy does not work 33% do not conduct anti-bribery due diligence as part of M&A activity Risks from bribery to commercial s... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/uk/Boards-admit-failure-on-managing-bribery-in-new-report 2016-05-09 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/uk/Boards-admit-failure-on-managing-bribery-in-new-report Commenting on news that China is considering implementing a 'Tobin Tax' to control its currency market, Ben Jones, partner and tax expert at law firm Eversheds, says: “Tobin taxes have had a chequered past, with powerful examples of unintended... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/uk/comments/China-risks-significant-unexpected-knock-on-effects-Tobin-tax 2016-03-15 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/uk/comments/China-risks-significant-unexpected-knock-on-effects-Tobin-tax The Hong Kong office of law firm Eversheds Sutherland has advised China Merchants Securities (HK) Co., Limited as the placing agent in fconnection with the HK$430 million Placing and top-up Subscription of Wonderful Sky Financial Group Holdings Limi... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/Hong-Kong/Placing-and-top-up-Subscription-Wonderful-Sky-Financial-Group 2015-05-26 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/Hong-Kong/Placing-and-top-up-Subscription-Wonderful-Sky-Financial-Group Following news that retailer Walmart plans to open 115 new stores in China by 2017, Susan Samuel, partner and international expansion expert at law firm Eversheds, comments: “News today of Walmart’s plans to increase the number of its st... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/uk/comments/Local-expertise-key-Walmart-China-expansion-success 2015-04-29 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/uk/comments/Local-expertise-key-Walmart-China-expansion-success The phrase “Big Bang” was used to refer to the sudden deregulation of London’s financial markets on 27 October 1986. Because of changes to the London Stock Exchange's rules on that day, fixed commission charges were abolished, open... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/China-Big-Bang 2015-04-14 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/China-Big-Bang The Chinese Ministry of Commerce (‘MOFCOM’) circulated a first draft of a new legislative regime that will govern the way the Chinese Government deals with Foreign Direct Investment (‘FDI’). The intention behind this is to op... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Sign-of-Forthcoming-FDI-Law-Overhaul 2015-04-13 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Sign-of-Forthcoming-FDI-Law-Overhaul EU and US businesses are asking their governments for urgent help in stopping the implementation of new Chinese cyber security regulations, which could undermine the ability of foreign companies to participate in the banking IT market in China. On t... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/uk/comments/China-cyber-security-regulations-part-concerning-trend 2015-02-26 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/uk/comments/China-cyber-security-regulations-part-concerning-trend Law firm Eversheds has advised New World China Land Limited (NWCL) on the establishment of its US$1.5 billion Medium Term Note Programme and its first issuance under the Programme. Eversheds' appointment demonstrates its growing reputation for debt ... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/advises-New-World-China-Land-MTN-Programme 2014-11-06 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/advises-New-World-China-Land-MTN-Programme Commenting on the latest China economic output data, Stephen Kitts, Asia managing partner at law firm Eversheds, says: "It is difficult to get a grip on the real direction of travel of the Chinese economy from the latest data. It does demonstrate th... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/uk/comments/mixed-messages-chinese-economy 2014-10-21 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/uk/comments/mixed-messages-chinese-economy Law firm Eversheds has been ranked at number 14 in Acritas’ Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index 2014. Acritas’ Global Elite Brand Index 2014 is compiled from data derived from 1185 in... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/global-elite-law-firm-brand-index 2014-10-01 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/global-elite-law-firm-brand-index Background on the FTZ On 29 September 2013, the 28.78 square kilometre China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone was officially ... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/shanghai-pilot-free-trade-zone-update 2014-02-10 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/shanghai-pilot-free-trade-zone-update Eversheds LLP is pleased to inform you that our Beijing office has relocated with effect from 18 January, 2014 to: 2201 Kerry Center North TowerNo. 1 Guanghua RoadChaoyang DistrictBeijing 100020, China Tel: 8610-6583 7300Fax: 8610-6583 7399 We look ... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Beijing-office-relocated18012014 2014-01-20 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Beijing-office-relocated18012014 Commenting on China's biggest wind farm operator winning a bid to jointly develop two projects totalling 244 megawatts in South Africa, Howard Barrie, partner and project finance expert at global law firm Eversheds, says: “The Africa renewable... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Africa-renewable-power-story-gathers-pace 2013-10-30 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Africa-renewable-power-story-gathers-pace Commenting as the UK prepares to cement stronger trade and investment relations with China, Stephen Kitts, Asia managing partner at global law law firm Eversheds, says: "China has a stated intention to make investments overseas and its outbound deal... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/uk/comments/UK-Chancellor-signal-China-face-fierce-competition 2013-10-14 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/uk/comments/UK-Chancellor-signal-China-face-fierce-competition Commenting in light of plans to allow greater internet access for individuals and organisations in a planned free trade zone (FTZ) in Shanghai, Nigel Stamp, partner and head of the Asia technology group at global law firm Eversheds, says: "This is a... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Shanghai-freetrade-testing-ground-liberalisation-freedom-speech 2013-09-24 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Shanghai-freetrade-testing-ground-liberalisation-freedom-speech Following the fines imposed by China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on infant formula companies charged with price-fixing, Ros Kellaway, partner and head of competition law at global law firm Eversheds, comments: “The fines awar... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Milk-fines-herald-new-era-China-approach-cartels 2013-08-07 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Milk-fines-herald-new-era-China-approach-cartels Eversheds Partner Virginie Deslandres has been appointed to serve on the Panel of Arbitrators for the Shanghai International Arbitration Centre (SHIAC). Approved in 1988, Shanghai International Arbitration Centre (SHIAC), is also Known as Shanghai I... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Virginie-Deslandres-appointed-Shanghai-arbitration-panel 2013-06-03 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Virginie-Deslandres-appointed-Shanghai-arbitration-panel This article was first published in the CBLJ May issue and republished here with the publisher’s consent Overview of background It has been a year since the differences between the CIETAC Beijing headquarters and its two sub-commissions in Sha... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/CIETAC-dispute-what-arbitration-users-need-to-know 2013-05-31 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/CIETAC-dispute-what-arbitration-users-need-to-know Eversheds has announced the launch of its Beijing office, opening on 20 May 2013, with the appointment of two new partners: corporate energy law expert Ingrid Zhu-Clark and corporate lawyer Jay Ze. Ingrid Zhu-Clark joins Eversheds from the Beijing o... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Eversheds-launches-Beijing-office-two-new-partner-hires 2013-05-17 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Eversheds-launches-Beijing-office-two-new-partner-hires King-tak Fung, Partner and Head of Banking and Finance, Asia, at global law firm Eversheds, has been secured three prominent trade finance roles with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). King-tak has been named co-chair of the ICC Consulting... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Eversheds-partner-secures-trio-roles-ICC 2013-04-23 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Eversheds-partner-secures-trio-roles-ICC The Hong Kong and Singapore offices of global law firm Eversheds have advised AID Partners Capital Limited (“AID Partners”), on its acquisition of the entire stake in HMV Hong Kong, Singapore and Greater China (“HMV Asia”), a... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/hits-high-notes-AID-Partners-HMV-Asia-purchase 2013-02-28 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/hits-high-notes-AID-Partners-HMV-Asia-purchase Global law firm Eversheds has advised New World China Land (NWCL) on a new dim sum bond issue today, raising a total of CNY 3 billion (£307 million). This is NWCL's second dim sum bond offering after their previous successful record-making CNY... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/advises-New-World-China-Land-CNY-3billion-dim-sum-bond-issue 2013-02-06 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/advises-New-World-China-Land-CNY-3billion-dim-sum-bond-issue The Shanghai office of global law firm Eversheds has appointed a team of four employment lawyers from Salans LLP. The team is led by Dr. Iris Duchetsmann, formerly Of Counsel and head of the China labour law team in Salans' Shanghai office, who join... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Eversheds-bolsters-China-employment-practice 2013-01-15 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Eversheds-bolsters-China-employment-practice The Standing Committee of Chinese National Congress on 31 August 2012 passed some revisions to the Chinese Civil Procedure Law (the "CPL"), which include significant amendments to the arbitration law in China. In particular, the new CPL for the firs... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Arbitrating-in-China-What-Interim-Measures-Are-Available-from-the-Courts 2012-11-27 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Arbitrating-in-China-What-Interim-Measures-Are-Available-from-the-Courts International law firm Eversheds has appointed ex-Norton Rose corporate partner Virginie Deslandres to head the China practice in the firm's Paris office. Virginie, who has been working in China for over 25 years, is a corporate lawyer specialising... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/paris-hire-international-heavyweight 2011-11-24 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/paris-hire-international-heavyweight International law firm Eversheds has advised Lundbeck, a leading Danish pharmaceutical company, on establishing a new research centre in Shanghai, China. As well as supporting Lundbeck's overall research and development strategy, the new centre wil... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/lundbeck-grow-in-china 2011-10-18 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/lundbeck-grow-in-china Our Shanghai office hosts Sino-French seminar We recently hosted a business seminar in Shanghai in conjunction with the Invest in France Agency further to the recent reports on the forging of closer Sino-French political ties. The opportunity to ho... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Chinese-investment-opportunities-in-Europe 2010-05-05 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Chinese-investment-opportunities-in-Europe 31/03/2010 Awards for our renewable energy and corporate groups Our Shanghai office has gained further recognition in the Asian marketplace for its corporate and renewable energy work in the region. The team received an honourable mention in Asian... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/two-business-accolades-in-China 2010-03-31 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/two-business-accolades-in-China Full house at a European Union Chamber of Commerce's event in Shanghai Carl Hinze, an associate from our Shanghai office, recently co-presented with Yun Wei of Salans LLP at a ground-breaking seminar at a European Union Chamber of Commerce in China... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Future-of-Representative-Offices-in-China 2010-03-22 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Future-of-Representative-Offices-in-China Our Shanghai office has narrowly missed out on the Green Award at the Britcham British Business Awards.  The awards, held by the British Chamber of Commerce, recognise and reward champions of British business in China.  We were the only la... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Honours-for-our-green-work-China 2009-11-21 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/Honours-for-our-green-work-China Our Shanghai office has been named Law Firm of the Year for its antitrust and competition work in China by the Asian Counsel for the second successive year. The awards are determined by the Representing Corporate Asia Survey of in-house counsel, sen... http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/China-tops-Asian-Counsel-awards 2009-09-01 http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/China/China-tops-Asian-Counsel-awards