Capital Markets: Derivatives & Structured Products (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
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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 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, and has a growing practice in the PRC. The firm advises an enviable list of leading international banks, as well as Chinese corporates and funds. Key clients include Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ), Huatai Securities and Guotai Junan. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Strengths
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"The quality of work was very good. The advice given was very practical and sound. They have in-depth knowledge on structured finance."
"The firm is highly responsive and one of the go-to firms for complex derivatives trades."
"The quality of work was very good. The advice given was very practical and sound. They have in-depth knowledge on structured finance."
"The firm is highly responsive and one of the go-to firms for complex derivatives trades."
Notable Practitioners
Yvonne Siew leads Allen & Overy's derivatives and structured finance practice and is held in reverence by the market for her leading expertise in derivatives and structured products.
"Yvonne offers strong communication and is able to distil client concerns and provide commercial solutions targeted at non-lawyers."
"Yvonne is great; she's a phenomenally good lawyer."
James Yao is based in Allen & Overy'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.
"James has a keen understanding of the business landscape and good insights into industry trends and regulatory changes."
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