With nearly four decades in the region, Paul, Weiss has long been recognized as a leader and legal innovator among international law firms in Asia. Our Asia based partners have been consistently ranked in the top tier of practitioners in their areas of expertise.
Two Paul, Weiss Transactions Named Deals of the Year
- Awards
- March 5, 2020
Two Paul, Weiss transactions have been named 2019 “Deals of the Year” by the China Business Law Journal. The firm was recognized for its representation of China-based utilities company State Grid International Development Limited in its $2.23 billion acquisition of Chilquinta Energía S.A. from Sempra Energy. The acquisition also included Sempra Energy’s 100% interest in Tecnored S.A., which provides electric construction and infrastructure services to Chilquinta and third parties, and its 50% interest in Eletrans S.A., which owns, constructs, operates and maintains power transmission. We were also recognized for our representation of Wanda Sports Group in a successful initial public offering and listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market of American Depositary Shares. Wanda Sports Group is a leading global sports events, media and marketing platform, with brands including Infront Sports & Media and IRONMAN. We represented Wanda Sports Group as issuer’s counsel in connection with its IPO and listing, a restructuring of its operations prior to the offering and a financing transaction.
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