Banking & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 1
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Clifford Chance has a pre-eminent practice with a strong reputation for the depth and breadth of its team, especially in Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong. The firm is able to advise on local law in those three locations, as well as providing US, Australian and English law expertise. The practice also offers substantial expertise for transactions involving India and Thailand. The firm is highly regarded for its aptitude in the areas of leveraged and acquisition finance and project finance, particularly in representing international banks. It has additional expertise across the region in real estate and aviation finance.
Anthony Wang and Andrew Hutchins are key contacts in Hong Kong and Singapore respectively, while Richard Gordon manages the practice in Australia.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised Vena Energy on the issuance of a green project bond to global investment group CDPQ. The bond is to finance a solar project in Fukushima Prefecture.
- Clifford Chance advised the London branch of China Construction Bank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China as lenders on a EUR600 million term loan facility for INEOS to acquire a 50% stake in Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical Company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are my go-to firm by choice and will go the extra mile to find solutions. They are reasonable, commercially minded and exhibit lateral thinking."
"Clifford Chance is technically very strong and the team has a lot of strength and depth, and can tap the broader CC network."
"Clifford Chance provided precise and sophisticated advice to us in a timely manner, which helped to meet our client's expectation."
"They are my go-to firm by choice and will go the extra mile to find solutions. They are reasonable, commercially minded and exhibit lateral thinking."
"Clifford Chance is technically very strong and the team has a lot of strength and depth, and can tap the broader CC network."
"Clifford Chance provided precise and sophisticated advice to us in a timely manner, which helped to meet our client's expectation."