林元安Lim, Graham

资深顾问律师

香港 + 852.3189.7264 纽约 + 1.212.326.3994

林元安律师的业务包括杠杆融资、项目和私募股权投资。他经常就公司收购、投资收购和私有化的融资提供法律咨询意见。他也曾代理美国、拉美、非洲和亚洲的能源、交通及其他民用事业,就从前期资格预审和标书评估到最终交割等所有阶段向贷款人和担保人提供法律服务。

林律师曾代理过的金融机构包括美国银行(Bank of America)、中国银行(Bank of China)、BNP Paribas、中国建设银行(China Construction Bank)、国家开发银行(China Development Bank)、中国东方资产管理(China Orient Asset Management)、星展银行(DBS Bank)、Jefferies Finance、国际金融公司(IFC)、澳大利亚国民银行(National Australia Bank)、标准银行(Standard Bank)、渣打银行(Standard Chartered)和富国银行(Wells Fargo)。

他也曾就各种事项向私募股权公司、套期基金和主权财富基金提供法律服务,包括Gaw Capital、Ivanhoé Cambridge、Macquarie Capital、Morgan Stanley Real Estate Funds、Ospraie Management,Pinetree Capital 和WL Ross & Co.。

林律师目前在香港办事处执业,曾在众达纽约、伦敦及新加坡办事处执业。林律师于亚太区贷款市场公会担任委员会委员,能讲流利的英语和普通话。

经验

  • Newell Brands amends $1 billion revolving credit facilityJones Day represented Newell Brands Inc. (“Newell”), a leading consumer products company, in connection with the amendment restructuring its existing revolving credit facility.
  • Citibank provides $400 million unsecured multicurrency credit facility to Deckers Outdoor CorporationJones Day represented Citibank, N.A., as left lead arranger and administrative agent, in connection with a $400 million unsecured multicurrency revolving credit facility provided to Deckers Outdoor Corporation, a global leader in designing, marketing, and distributing innovative footwear, apparel, and accessories.
  • Marelli Group first-ever use of simplified rehabilitation proceedings in Japan to cram-down creditorsJones Day represented Marelli Holdings Co., Ltd. in the restructuring of its US$7 billion senior debt facilities, which included the coordination and implementation of a sponsor selection process, an out-of-court Turnaround ADR process, and the first-ever use of simplified rehabilitation proceedings in Japan to cram-down creditors, and the subsequent implementation and documentation of its restructured financing arrangements across sixteen different jurisdictions outside Japan.
  • Findos Investor sells Rhenoflex GmbH to Coats GroupJones Day advised Findos Investor GmbH in the €115 million sale of Rhenoflex GmbH, one of the leading global manufacturers of sustainable structural material solutions for the footwear industry, to Coats Group plc.
  • Ulanqab Lamb Weston Food Co., Ltd. obtains RMB1.079 billion term loan facilityJones Day represented Ulanqab Lamb Weston Food Co., Ltd., a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of the People's Republic of China and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., in connection with a RMB1.079 billion term loan facility provided by HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, Shanghai Branch, as the facility agent, and its related capital investment in a new french fry processing facility in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia.
  • Vida Capital Partners and Ludhill Limited sell Furrion Holdings to Lippert Components, Inc.Jones Day advised Vida Capital Partners and its affiliates in the disposal of their interests in Furrion Holdings, a leading distributor of high-end appliances to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers in the recreational vehicle, specialty vehicle, and marine industries, to Lippert Components, Inc.
  • Hyatt Hotels completes US$200 million financing and refinancing of Indian joint venture entityJones Day represented Hyatt Hotels Corporation and its wholly-owned Mauritius subsidiary in connection with the following bespoke financing arrangements aggregating in principal amount to approximately US$200 million: (a) an INR term loan facility granted to an Indian joint venture entity 50% of which is owned by Hyatt's Mauritius subsidiary; (b) a standby letter of credit facility granted to Hyatt Hotels Corporation; (c) an additional INR term loan facility granted to the Indian joint venture entity; and (d) the issuance by the Indian joint venture entity of certain INR denominated, redeemable, unsecured, unrated, and unlisted non-convertible debentures.
  • TD Securities provides $450 million acquisition financing to Whole Earth Brands, Inc.Jones Day advised TD Securities (USA) LLC, as arranger, in connection with the refinancing of a previous credit facility to include a $450 million senior secured credit facility comprised of a $375 million term loan and a $75 million revolving credit facility to Whole Earth Brands, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of natural, plant-based, clean label, and zero or low-calorie sweeteners.
  • Global financial firm successfully resolves civil RICO claimsJones Day successfully resolved all litigation filed against a global financial firm in Pennsylvania, Washington, the British Virgin Islands, and Hong Kong.
  • Swissport completes cross-border restructuringJones Day has advised sponsor, HNA, on the cross-border restructuring of the air freight and logistics business, Swissport.
  • TD Securities arranges $190 million acquisition financing for Whole Earth Brands, Inc.Jones Day advised TD Securities (USA) LLC, as arranger, in connection with a $190 million senior secured credit facility comprised of a $140 million term loan and a $50 million revolving credit facility to Whole Earth Brands, Inc, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
  • Meyer Bergman partners with CC Land on WhiteleysJones Day advised Meyer Bergman in its £400 million investment along with CC Land in the redevelopment of the Whiteleys shopping center in Queensway, W2.
  • CORSAIR® acquires SCUF Gaming®Jones Day advised CORSAIR® in connection with the acquisition and related financing of high-performance controller pioneer SCUF Gaming "SCUF®" and its extensive patent portfolio.
  • Ted Baker refinances existing credit facilitiesJones Day represented Ted Baker plc, a UK fashion retailer, in connection with the refinancing of its existing credit facilities.
  • OakNorth finances Dartmouth Partners' acquisition of Pure RecruitmentJones Day advised OakNorth Bank Limited in connection with the acquisition financing by Dartmouth Partners of Pure Recruitment Group, a leading recruitment specialist with offices in London, New York, Berlin, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
  • Cabot sells its Specialty Fluids business to Sinomine (Hong Kong) Rare Metals Resources Co. Limited for $135 millionJones Day advised Cabot Corporation in the sale of its Specialty Fluids Business to Sinomine (Hong Kong) Rare Metals Resources Co. Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sinomine Resource Group Co., Ltd., for $135 million.
  • IBM seeks advice on blockchain and smart contracts in global projectsJones Day is advising International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM") on various global projects involving blockchain/digital currencies and smart contracts.
  • Jinko Solar and Energía Solar San Ignacio complete $31 million 25.02 MWp photovoltaic solar power plant project in MexicoJones Day represented Jinko Solar, as sponsor, and its project company, Energía Solar San Ignacio, S. de R.L de C.V., in connection with the development, construction, operation, and financing of Jinko’s 25.02 MWp photovoltaic solar power plant and associated electrical substation and interconnection line located in the State of Yucatan in the municipality of San Ignacio, Progreso, Mexico.
  • JinkoSolar LATAM Holding Limited and its group members obtain $70 million financing for four photovoltaic solar projects in Argentina and MexicoJones Day advised JinkoSolar LATAM Holding Limited, a designer, developer, and marketer of photovoltaic products, and solar system integration services, and its group members in connection with a $40 million term loan facility and $30 million greenshoe facility arranged by Credit Suisse AG, Singapore Branch for the financing of four photovoltaic solar projects in Argentina and Mexico. The facility is secured by assignments of intercompany loan and a charge over debt service reserve account.
  • Jinko Solar completes first long-term financing of $135 million 130 MW photovoltaic solar power project in MexicoJones Day represented Jinko Solar, as sponsor, and its project company, Solar Park Viborillas, S. de R.L. de C.V., in connection with the development, construction, and senior financing of Jinko’s 130 MW photovoltaic solar power project to be constructed in Las Viborillas, Jalisco, Mexico.
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