Fried Frank opens office in Shanghai

Fried Frank opened its Hong Kong office in December 2006. Since then it has completed significant transactions for clients needing access to US, European and international

expertise, as well as local law capability. Recent deals include the representation of Merrill Lynch International and Merrill Lynch Far East in connection with Vinda International Holdings Limited IPO and 144/Reg S placement, the representation of CapitaLand Limited in its joint venture with eSun Holdings in connection with the purchase of a 20% interest in a multi-billion dollar commercial/residential development project in Macau, and the representation of New World Department Store China Limited in connection with its US$300 million initial public offering.