Singapore

Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee is the product of a joint venture between Hogan Lovells and Singaporean law firm Lee & Lee. 

Focusses / specialisms

The firm boasts a well-diversified practice across the financial and corporate space.

The firm is particularly strong in the aviation industry and acts for banks, financial institutions, domestic and international airlines, aircraft leasing and finance companies, aviation service and maintenance companies, and aircraft manufacturers.

The banking team has experience advising clients on matters related to pre-delivery payment financings, export credit supported financings, and securitisations.

In capital markets, the firm is well known for representing issuers and arranging banks on establishing and operating EMTN programmes. The firm is also focussed on the distressed bond markets in India, Indonesia and China.

Key clients

Notable clients include BNP Paribas, HSBC, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, RHB Bank, Citigroup Global Markets and Morgan Stanley.

Research period review: 30th edition (2019/2020)

During the review period, the firm acted for arrangers, managers, issuers, and trustees on updating EMTN programmes and issuing bonds. One highlight saw the firm advise the trustee on the issue of bonds by Sri Lanka’s government. 

Deal highlights: 30th edition (2019/2020)

The Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka $1 billion 6.85% bond issue

The Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka $1.4 billion 7.85% bond issue

Transurban Finance Company €600 million 1.45% bond issue

Vicinity Centres €2 billion EMTN programme

Vicinity Centres €500 million 1.125% bond issue