Hong Kong – Mayer Brown has once again been recognized for its fresh thinking and capacity to bring about new ideas to achieve excellence in the Financial Times’ Innovative Lawyers Asia Pacific Awards. The firm was singled out for “standout” recognition in the dealmaking category for advising Mongolia’s capital city of Ulaanbaatar in issuing a US$500 million municipal bond.
A team led by Hong Kong-based partner Tom Kollar and New York-based partner Jason Elder, with the support of associate Anne Cai and legal manager Iris Gong, devised a streamlined approach to the transaction.
"We are proud to have worked with the Mongolian government on this landmark transaction, which not only sets a new benchmark for municipal financing in the region but also demonstrates the power of innovative legal solutions to drive meaningful progress," said Mr. Kollar. "We are delighted that our team effort and dedication to delivering client-focused results have been acknowledged by Financial Times."
The FT Innovative Lawyers Asia-Pacific 2025 report spotlights outstanding firms and individuals bringing innovation to the practice of law and delivering exceptional value to business and society.