Appleby is delighted to announce that its Hong Kong office has been shortlisted for five categories at the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2026, including nominations for deals across debt capital markets, restructuring, structured finance and the Offshore Firm of the Year category.

Appleby’s nominated categories include:
Law Firm of the Year
- Offshore Firm
Deals of the Year
- Debt and Equity-Linked – China Petrochemical Corporation exchangeable bond issuance
- High Yield – Acted as Mauritius legal counsel on the Greenko Wind Projects’ bonds due 2028
- High Yield – Acted as Bermuda counsel to Li & Fung on its senior notes issuance due 2029
- Restructuring – Acted as offshore counsel to the ad hoc group of bondholders and the coordinating committee of bank creditors in connection with Country Garden’s US$17.7 billion offshore debt restructuring
- Restructuring – Acted as Cayman and BVI legal to Shimao Group on its USD11.5 bn offshore debt restructuring
- Structured Finance and Securitisation – Reliance Capital secured NCD issuance
The 2026 shortlist marks another year of recognition for Appleby at the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards. These recognitions reflect the depth of Appleby’s offshore expertise across capital markets, finance and restructuring matters, as well as its continued involvement in significant and complex cross-border transactions throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
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.











