HONG KONG, July 13, 2011 – Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy has announced the formal launch of its combined Hong Kong and international law practice. The Hong Kong law capability will enhance Milbank’s longstanding Asia-based international law practices focusing on debt and equity capital markets and public/private M&A transactions.
The development reflects a significant expansion of Milbank’s 35 year presence in Hong Kong. Dieter Yih, who joined Milbank’s partnership at the beginning of the year, heads the firm’s Hong Kong law practice. Dieter has over two decades of experience leading high profile public M&As and IPOs in Hong Kong. He is Vice-President of the Law Society of Hong Kong and chairs its Standing Committee on Standards and Development and its Legal Education Committee.
Milbank’s Asia Corporate Practice head, Anthony Root, said: “We have had an exceptionally busy first six months this year. Our Hong Kong law capability coupled with Dieter’s expertise and experience has been invaluable in allowing us to provide the full spectrum of corporate advice in both capital markets and M&A deals.” He cited Milbank’s representation of Mongolian Mining Corp. in its acquisition of QGX Coal from Kerry Mining, which required resolving a number of complex issues under Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing rules.
About Milbank
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP is a leading international law firm that has been providing innovative legal solutions to clients throughout the world for more than 140 years. Milbank is headquartered in New York and has offices in Beijing, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Munich, São Paulo, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, DC.
The firm’s lawyers provide a full range of legal services to the world’s leading commercial, financial and industrial enterprises, as well as to institutions, individuals and governments. Milbank’s lawyers meet the needs of its clients by offering a highly integrated and collaborative range of services across key practice groups throughout its global network. Milbank’s integrated practice is underpinned by its attorneys’ acknowledged technical excellence, sectoral expertise and a strong tradition of innovation and client service.
Contacts
Anthony Root
+852-2971-4842
Dieter Yih
+852-2971-4878
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