Banking & Finance (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
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A&O Shearman maintains a market-leading reputation for advising major lenders and borrowers on a diverse range of high-value and complex transactions. It represents a growing roster of Chinese banks and alternative credit providers. The law firm's experience spans structured finance, syndicated loans and leveraged and acquisition finance, and it is active on project financing as well as on lending to the real estate, automotive and TMT sectors. Clients such as Ant Group and Gaw Capital benefit from the firm's impressive bench strength, with leading practitioners based in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai, as well as access to a formidable global network of regional experts. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The team advised Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation on a dual-currency sustainability-linked term loan facility for China Gas Capital Management.
- The team also acted for Gaw Capital as borrower's counsel on a syndicated acquisition loan facility.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are our go-to law firm because the level of service they provide is second to none. They provide high-quality advice and have a deep understanding of the commercial dynamics."
"They are excellent and very well established in the region. They know the regulatory regimes in the different jurisdictions really well and have a deep bench of good people at the senior level."
"They are our go-to law firm because the level of service they provide is second to none. They provide high-quality advice and have a deep understanding of the commercial dynamics."
"They are excellent and very well established in the region. They know the regulatory regimes in the different jurisdictions really well and have a deep bench of good people at the senior level."
Notable Practitioners
Roger Lui is well respected for his depth of expertise in the banking and finance sphere. He has a solid track record advising lenders and borrowers on corporate loans as well as real estate financing.
"I rely on Roger for most complex and structured products because of his exceptional technical skills and his ability to bring in the right experts to support the deal when needed."
"Roger is the sort of partner who looks after you and sees things in the market which might affect you. He goes out of his way to alert you to particular issues and market information."
Yvonne Ho is based in Beijing and is held in high regard for her expertise in all manner of financing matters, especially in cross-border transactions. She is sought after by international and Chinese financial institutions.
"Yvonne is a strong all-rounder within the team with great expertise in China. I am happy to see her on my deals."
"Yvonne Ho is very commercial, responsive and trustworthy on China-related matters."
Matthew Bisley has vast experience advising international and regional clients on high-value transactions, especially acquisition and project financing. He is fluent in both English and Mandarin, being active in handling PRC-related financings.
"Matthew Bisley is technically good and very good to work with."
Cindy Lo routinely advises on acquisition financing and structured finance matters, and is also noteworthy for her specialism in cross-border transactions and PRC matters. She is well regarded for her expertise in multi-currency credit facilities.
"Cindy Lo is very good commercially and technically good."
"Cindy is very capable operator."
Vicki Liu remains active in advising both borrowers and lenders on a variety of transactions. Aside from structured finance matters, she is also experienced in dealing with private credit transactions, including pre-IPO financings.
"Vicky is well respected in this area."
Patrick Wong acts for banks and credit providers in a range of transactions, covering cross-border lending and refinancing matters. His presence in fund financing is also acknowledged by market commentators.
"Patrick is technically strong with great ties to the PRC market. He's a solid pair of hands and always accessible and responsive."
"Patrick turns up with very sophisticated work and makes adjustment in a way to make sure things are smooth."
Daniel Tan enters the table with a growing reputation for his work in leveraged and acquisition finance. He is frequently mandated by international banks and institutional lenders as lender counsel.
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