Appleby, a leading global offshore law firm, is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted in four categories at the Asia Legal Awards 2025. These include Offshore Law Firm of the Year in the Firm Awards category, Restructuring and Insolvency Matter of the Year and M&A Deal of the year in the Deal Awards category, where two of its landmark restructuring deals, in both of which Appleby took the lead offshore counsel role as Debtor counsel, are contenders.

The shortlisted deals are:
- Shimao Group Holdings’ USD 11.5 Billion Offshore Debt Restructuring; and
- Sino-Ocean’s USD 6 Billion Offshore Debt Restructuring; and
- Unisplendour Corporation – H3C $2.1 BIllion Stake Acquisition
Organised by The American Lawyer (ALM), a leading U.S. legal publication, the Awards recognise the most significant and complex transactions and legal works across Asia, celebrating exceptional law firms, lawyers, in-house counsels, and landmark deals from the past year.
About Appleby
Appleby is a leading offshore law firm renowned for its comprehensive legal services across multiple jurisdictions. With strong expertise in asset management, corporate, dispute resolution, and commercial law, Appleby supports clients globally with innovative solutions tailored to complex legal and regulatory environments.
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