Recognition for Mourant Ozannes as it celebrates 5th year in Hong Kong

Friday 27 January 2017

Offshore law firm Mourant Ozannes has gained a top tier ranking for offshore law firms in the Asia-Pacific region, announced this week by legal directory, Chambers & Partners.

The announcement coincided with the firm also receiving recognition in the IFLR Asia Awards shortlist for its role in two significant deals in the region, including the first ever public-to-private transaction on the HKSE completed by a private equity firm.

Managing Partner of Mourant Ozannes Hong Kong, Paul Christopher, said: “Since opening our doors in Asia with our Hong Kong office five years ago, our team and revenue have grown exponentially and we have significantly developed and strengthened our presence. With our on the ground insolvency and litigation practice advising on many of the highest profile and most complex offshore disputes in the region, our corporate, funds, private equity and finance teams continue to be at the forefront of many of the most high profile and complex deals in the market. In the last 12 months our headcount has more than doubled and we have also recently bolstered our Mandarin capability with four new Mandarin speaking hires in the last six months alone."

"This recognition by Chambers and IFLR is a reflection of the quality and dedication of our people and our commitment to providing our clients with an excellent, high quality service in Asia. I am really proud of what the team has achieved during what is a relatively short time, and the confidence that clients have in us as a go-to firm."

IFLR shortlisted Mourant Ozannes for its role in the landmark privatisation of Nirvana Asia Ltd by CVC Capital Partners and the offshore debt restructuring of Kaisa Group, the first Chinese property developer to default on US bonds.