Dec 2021
Conyers’ Hong Kong office have been recognised in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022 with Band 2 ranking in both Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds and Dispute Resolution. In addition, our Hong Kong office has four ranked lawyers in the Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds categories.
**Highlights from the Chambers directory include:**
Conyers operates an established offshore practice with Hong Kong and Singapore-based teams able to advise clients on Bermuda, Cayman Islands and BVI matters. Market-leading capital markets practice, with considerable experience assisting corporate clients with their listings on the Hong Kong, US and Shanghai stock exchanges. Also acknowledged for its proficient M&A transactional expertise. Extensive experience assisting clients involved in major privatisations in the Asia-Pacific region. In addition, the firm continues to advise on a range of litigation work.
A client notes: “_The lawyers are very commercial, knowledgeable, and have a quick turnaround. They are also one of the best players for the breadth of knowledge on offer._”
**Christopher Bickley, Partner & Head of the Hong Kong Office (Band 2)**
Head of the Hong Kong office Christopher Bickley has a wealth of experience handling all aspects of corporate finance and capital markets matters, and continues to act for listed and private entities. As one client states: “_Chris Bickley is technically superior, responsive and completely reliable._”
**David Lamb, Consultant (Senior Statespeople)**
David Lamb has extensive experience advising on Cayman, BVI and Bermuda law aspects of corporate transactions. He is well versed in handling M&A and corporate restructuring and has notable expertise regarding hostile takeovers. One client says: “_He is a very seasoned and very senior lawyer._”
**Piers Alexander, Partner (Band 4)**
Newly ranked this year, Piers Alexander is a seasoned practitioner based in Hong Kong who showcases notable expertise in investment funds. Commended by sources as a “_very good_” and “_very experienced_” practitioner, he is highly sought after by private equity and hedge fund managers for fund formations and subsequent work.
**Richard Hall, Partner (Band 2)**
Richard Hall has extensive experience undertaking all manner of corporate and finance mandates. He is particularly skilled in IPO and debt and equity offering matters. One source notes: “_Richard has unparalleled knowledge in his practice._”