Appleby celebrates recognition in China Business Law Journal Deals of The Year 2025
Appleby is pleased to announce that eight of its matters have been recognised in China Business Law Journal’s Deals of the Year 2025, underscoring the firm’s continued strength in advising on some of the most complex and high‑profile China‑related transactions and disputes. This follows Appleby’s recognition in 2024, reflecting the firm’s sustained track record of excellence and its ability to deliver outstanding results for clients across successive years.
The annual CBLJ Deals of the Year report shines a spotlight on the most significant and ground-breaking transactional and case-based legal work within the Chinese legal market, evaluated on criteria such as deal size, industry impact, structural innovation, judicial precedents, and social contributions.
Appleby’s recognised deals showcase the breadth and depth of its legal capabilities across multiple categories. The eight award‑winning matters involving Appleby are:
M&A Deal of the year
- JD USD520m privatisation of Dada Nexus
- Tencent Music Entertainment’s full acquisition of Ximalaya
Liquidation, bankruptcy and restructuring Deal of the year
- Country Garden offshore debt restructuring
- Shimao debt restructuring
- Sino-Ocean Group offshore debt restructuring
Cross-border DR Deal of the year
- Hyalroute, ICBCA dispute regarding Cayman winding-up proceedings
- PUFG dispute over alleged breach of keepwell deeds
- Sinovac Biotech corporate control dispute
About Appleby
Appleby leverages its expertise in M&A, restructuring, private equity, and dispute resolution to deliver tailored solutions for complex legal challenges. With eleven global offices and expertise in eight jurisdictions, the firm provides seamless multi-jurisdictional advice. Appleby is consistently ranked as a leader in offshore legal services by top industry directories.
