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What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman offers a hugely respected Hong Kong-based team advising on a range of complex and novel cross-border transactions, including structured credit and structured equity matters. The team is also highly active in advising on margin finance, syndicated loans and bond repackaging matters, and very experienced in advising on OTC derivatives regulations, with particular expertise in issues relating to the implementation of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation. The team is also well versed in credit default and total return swap structures, as well as collar financing. It continues to have strong relationships with regulators, including the ISDA. The firm advises an enviable list of leading international banks, as well as Chinese corporates and funds.

Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman acted as the English, US and Singapore counsel for Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) as the arranger for the establishment of Standard Chartered Bank's USD5 billion Global covered bond programme.

Strengths

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The distinguishing strengths of the Hong Kong team are excellent technical soundness, professionalism and the ability to advise and resolve difficult structures and issues.

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A&O is across the market, has a depth of knowledge from years of experience and can keep up with what is happening in the market. You know you are in good hands and are consistently excellent. 

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Notable Practitioners

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Yvonne Siew
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Yvonne Siew
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Yvonne Siew leads A&O Shearman's derivatives and structured finance practice and is held in reverence by the market for her leading expertise in derivatives and structured products.

Yvonne is one of the most experienced financing lawyers in Hong Kong. I can rely on her immense repertoire of deal knowledge to come up with a solution for my most complicated problems.

Yvonne is a Rolls-Royce lawyer. She is highly skilled, professional and a great problem solver!

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James Yao
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James Yao
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James Yao is based in A&O Shearman's Hong Kong office and advises on derivatives and structured product transactions across a spectrum of asset classes. He is also noted for his Chinese language proficiency and ability to connect with PRC clients.

He is very commercial and conscientious. I can rely on him to think from my perspective and negotiate on my behalf. He frequently covers my blind spots and reminds me of things I may have missed.

James provides sound, practical advice tailored to my specific situation. He responds promptly and takes the time to thoroughly explain complex legal matters in a clear and easy-to-understand manner.

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Yvonne Siew
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Yvonne Siew
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James Yao
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James Yao
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