Clifford Chance Asia Pacific

Security of Payment legislation is designed to keep cash flowing, but how far can contractual mechanisms go before they cut across statutory protections? Our latest 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 blog, written by Spencer Flay, Jake Lengui, Katie Joukadjian and Jamie Calvy looks at the growing use of Linked Claim regimes in Australia, recent court consideration and what this means for principals and contractors managing complex projects. The key takeaway: careful structuring and drafting remain critical to avoid unintended risk. Read the full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/g83FHRG9 #Construction #SecurityOfPayment #PPP #RiskManagement

We've advised Huayan Robotics on its #IPO and listing in #HongKong, under the Exchange's Chapter 18C listing regime for Specialist #Technology Companies. Tim Wang, Liu Fang, Virginia Lee and Janet Fok advised on the transaction, which builds on the firm's track record in #Chapter18C listings. Tim said, "Huayan Robotics' listing is notable as one of the more commercially mature offerings under the Chapter 18C regime, reflecting a 'hard tech' business with established revenues, diversified end-markets and proprietary IP supported by integrated manufacturing capabilities. This transaction reflects the role of intelligent automation and robotics in China’s push to upgrade its manufacturing base, as the economy shifts toward higher‑value, technology‑driven industrial production." Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gVrp2SpC #Equity #CapitalMarkets #Tech #Robotics #Automation

What’s driving the global rush to access #China’s most innovative #biotech breakthroughs? China’s biotech sector has been producing innovative drug candidates at record speed. Multinational pharmaceutical companies are now competing to gain access to these assets. Reports estimate that China’s biotech sector accounts for nearly 30% of the global innovative drug pipeline, with drugs licensed to international markets valued at nearly US$50 billion. As Chinese biotechs grow, global investors and multinational pharmaceutical companies are building a stronger presence in China to access new opportunities. Companies must weigh investment needs against the risk of further geopolitical reactions. Peter Laveran-Stiebar and Yi Yang explore these trends and what they mean for the future of the global pharmaceutical industry. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gz8nY3_p #Pharmaceuticals #Healthcare #LifeSciences

Our #Australia offices have started the year with a series of networking events, bringing together clients and colleagues from around the country. We began by connecting members of the private credit and restructuring communities in #Perth and #Sydney for two evenings of idea‑sharing and discussion around opportunities shaping the market. More recently, we welcomed #WesternAustralia’s business leaders to Songbird Bar at The Ritz‑Carlton, Perth to exchange insights and foster collaboration. It was a pleasure to see so many familiar faces, strengthen existing relationships and create space for meaningful connection across our client communities. #ClientConnections #PrivateCredit #Restructuring #Mining #Energy #PrivateCapital #MandA

Asia Pacific sits at the centre of the global #EnergyTransition, but progress across the region is uneven and shaped by a complex mix of policy, capital and market dynamics. In this briefing, Tom Capel, Nadia Kalic, Melissa Ng, Hans Menski, Mel Chan and James T. explore the pace of investment across key markets and technologies and the role that government frameworks and investor strategies play in scaling the transition. The analysis also considers the challenges facing #Renewables, #OffshoreWind, #BESS, #CleanHydrogen and #LNG, alongside the significant opportunities emerging across the region. 🔗 Read the full briefing here: https://lnkd.in/gCPPNRjB [cliffordchance.com]

We've advised online DTC networking solution provider FS.com on its #IPO and listing on the #HongKong Stock Exchange, raising HK$1.67 billion (approximately US$212 million). Tim Wang, Liu Fang, Virginia Lee and Erxin Lu advised on the transaction. FS.com delivers global networking solutions via its online platform, offering hardware, operating systems and cloud‑based network management to support high‑performance computing, data centers, enterprise networks and telecommunications. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gJFb2997 #Equity #CapitalMarkets

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has reaffirmed the high threshold for challenging court‑appointed referee reports.   In this latest 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 blog, Robert Tang, Jake Lengui and Natalie Addis consider the Court’s approach and what it means in practice for litigants seeking to challenge a referee’s findings.   For regional and international clients, particularly those involved in large #Infrastructure and #ConstructionProjects, the decision provides useful guidance on #RiskAllocation, #DisputeStrategy and expectations when agreeing to referee or expert‑led processes.   Read the full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/gbA6yCFc

We've advised high-end intelligent #EV company VOYAH Automotive on its H shares listing by way of introduction on the #HongKong Stock Exchange. The listing follows the take‑private merger of VOYAH Automotive last year, which the firm also advised on. Tim Wang, Jean Thio, Tianning Xiang and Janet Fok advised on the transaction. Tim said, "This transaction draws on our market-leading experience advising clients in the transport and mobility sectors, including some of the most innovative EV and intelligent mobility companies." Learn more: https://lnkd.in/geFB_2bS #Equity #CapitalMarkets #Transport #Mobility #ElectricVehicles

Colleagues across Asia Pacific marked International Women’s Day by engaging in conversations on resilience, leadership and reciprocity. Through regional and global sessions this month, we reflected on how Give to Gain looks like in practice. These conversations highlighted the value of lived experiences, visible role models such as Maria Witchell, Lizzie Goodburn, Connie Heng and Sharis Pozen, and the importance of allyship in building a more inclusive culture across the firm. Our offices also partnered with community organisations and clients to create spaces that foster meaningful connections.   Thank you to everyone across the region who contributed to and participated in this year’s #IWD activities. Your commitment continues to shape how we collaborate, lead and support one another.   #InternationalWomensDay #GiveToGain #Inclusion

As demand for critical minerals accelerates, attention is turning to the deep seabed as a potential new frontier for resource development. But alongside opportunity comes a complex mix of legal, regulatory, environmental and geopolitical risk. In this briefing, Elliot Luke, Nicolas Cookson and Steve Nickelsburg explore the race to mine the seabed - focusing on an area of the Pacific Ocean that's recently become the target of significant activity. They examine the evolving international framework and key issues facing governments, sponsors and investors as they assess the viability of deep-sea mining projects. 🔗Read the full analysis and insights here: https://lnkd.in/gB-YmRGM #CriticalMinerals #EnergyTransition #DeepSeaMining #InternationalLaw