Awards
Regional Law Firm of the Year
IFLR Asia Awards 2010, 2009, 2004-2007
Deal of the Year (Karara Iron Ore Project Financing)
Asian-Counsel Deals of the Year Awards 2010
Energy and Resources Deal of the Year (China Minmetals - OZ Minerals acquisition)
ALB Australasian Awards 2010
M&A Deal of the Year (Sinosteel/Midwest)
IFLR Asia Awards 2009
M&A Deal of the Year (Chinalco/Rio Tinto)
ALB China Awards 2009
Resources & Energy Deal of the Year (Chinalco/Rio Tinto)
ALB Australasian Awards 2009
Rankings
First-tier rankings / Leading firm
Corporate/M&A - Chambers Global Guide, 2010
Corporate/M&A - IFLR 1000, 2010
Corporate/M&A - PLC Which lawyer?, 2010
Corporate/M&A - Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2009/2010
Energy - PLC Which lawyer?, 2010
Energy and resources - Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2009/2010
Second-tier ranking
Global legal directory quotes
Asia-Pacific Legal 500, 2009/2010
“Mallesons Stephen Jaques is well-positioned to assist on China outbound energy transactions and projects – its robust practice encompassing construction, M&A and financing is an added draw.”
“The current vogue for Chinese companies investing in Australian natural resources has served Mallesons Stephen Jaques well, building up strong relationships with several SOEs…The practice has ‘excellent industry knowledge and seniority of focus – the partners never disappear from the deal’.”
“Its strong regional expertise led to its instruction by Chinese state-owned Chinalco to advise on its politically sensitive Rio Tinto investment.” (Energy and resources)
Chambers Asia 2010
“Full marks for responsiveness and quality of advice.”
“The [banking and finance] practice is especially active in matters related to the commodities and resources industry, recently acting for China Eximbank on financing Sinosteel’s US$1.3 billion acquisition of Australian mining company Midwest Corporation. It also represented Hunan Valin Steel in the US$558 million financing of the acquisition of shares in Fortescue Metals Group.” (Banking & Finance: China Deals)
“This firm is increasingly involved in mining-related transactions, fuelled by China’s growing appetite for natural resources.” (Capital Markets: International & Hong Kong Law: Debt)
“A team of ten partners operates from offices in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai, and clearly benefits from the firm’s long-standing ties to the region. Specialisation in mining and natural resources work has led to involvement with projects in the Mongolian mining, infrastructure and finance spaces. The firm’s Australian roots make it a strong favourite among clients investing into Australia.” (Corporate/M&A: China Deals)
“The team is excellent at navigating its way round the tricky and intricate requirements that crop up in this area.” (Corporate/M&A: Foreign)
“The team has been advising a major Chinese state-owned enterprise on its acquisition and joint venture arrangement with a listed company in Australia. Regulatory work is a further area of expertise.” (Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong Law & China Deals)
“Fielding expertise in its Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Australia offices, this firm specialises in cross-border funds matters, including fund-related joint venture and M&A transactions across the region.” (Investment Funds: Real Estate)
“This firm has a strong track record of assisting Chinese companies with their outbound investments into Australia.” (Projects & Infrastructure)
IFLR 1000, 2010
“The firm has an excellent reputation among clients for ‘genial, professional and high-quality’ advice. With strong ties to Australia-originated matters and a broad bench of energy-related experience, the team has been quite active in Greater China transactions, especially outbound China investments into Australia.”
“Mallesons Stephen Jaques has enjoyed a surge of growth this year, bolstered by the increasing demand for outbound investment in Australia. The firm is highly praised by clients.”
“As a leading Australian M&A firm with a presence across Asia, Mallesons Stephen Jaques has benefited from the swathe of outbound Chinese M&A in the natural resources sector.”