Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Asia-Pacific Region
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Band 1
What the Team is Known For

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.

Notable practitioners

Anthony Wang and Andrew Hutchins are key contacts in Hong Kong and Singapore respectively, while Richard Gordon manages the practice in Australia.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised SMBC Aviation Capital as borrower on its new money loan of approximately USD1 billion to support general corporate purposes of the Group.
  • Clifford Chance represented PAG Asia Capital as borrower's counsel regarding a USD330 million term loan facility provided by Industrial Bank as mandated lead arranger.
  • Clifford Chance advised Pemba Capital Partners on the acquisition ofself-managed superannuation fund administration and software business SuperConcepts from AMP.

Strengths

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