NEWS & DEALS
News
A&O Shearman adds partner to bolster Australia M&A practice
A&O Shearman has strengthened its M&A practice in Australia with the appointment of Clayton James as a partner
Vietnam head at Jipyong shares growth plans, market outlook
Dong Ho Yoo, the new head of Jipyong Vietnam as of 1 February, has unveiled his plans to strengthen the firm’s existing services
Squire Patton Boggs sets up Korea desk, Sam Song to lead
Squire Patton Boggs has launched a dedicated Korea desk to be led by partner Sam Song
Deals
Lee & Ko, Kim & Chang steer sale of LG Chem’s water solution asset
Lee & Ko and Kim & Chang have advised on Glenwood Private Equity’s KRW 1.4 trillion acquisition of LG Chem’s water solution business
Trio drive first UK IPO on KOSDAQ
Cambridge-based TeraView Holdings has become the first UK company to list on the Korea Securities Dealers Automated Quotations market (KOSDAQ)
Walkers, A&O fuel Philippine Airlines’ jet engine financing
Walkers and A&O Shearman advised on PAL’s lease of a Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engine, its first ECA-backed deal in 12 years
