China
As China's rapid economic growth continues, Chinese businesses are expanding abroad and are tapping the international capital markets.
AIM, the Alternative Investment Market operated by the London Stock Exchange, is becoming increasingly popular for Chinese businesses. LG is one of the leading AIM advisers. We have acted, since January 2006, on 75 AIM transactions with a total market capitalisation value of £4.3 billion. We know the market’s professional advisers well.
Some examples of our recent transactions involving Chinese businesses include:
Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund Limited: AIM flotation, with a market capitalisation of US$275 million;
Zijin Mining Group: £8.2 million equity subscription in AIM-listed Ridge Mining Plc;
Xiamen Zijin Tongguan Investment Development Co., Ltd: recommended £94 million takeover offer for Monterrico Metals plc. The deal was the first ever takeover bid by a Chinese company for a UK listed company;
Jiangxi Copper Co Ltd: sale of HK$880 million worth of shares; and
ARC Capital Holdings Limited: AIM listing raising £45 million.
Chinese businesses are also setting up branches in Europe. We can guide you through the process, establishing subsidiaries, preparing commercial agreements, leases and employment contracts and protecting intellectual property rights. We can advise on joint ventures and making private acquisitions or public takeover bids.
LG's acclaimed international tax and wealth planning expertise is also available for China's growing set of high net worth individuals. We provide a full range of tax, trust and private client services to our Chinese clients.
We can advise on...
Admission to AIM and Official List
Corporate tax
International arbitration and litigation
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