Banking & Finance (PRC Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
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In the last two decades, we have handled some of the most complicated and first of its kind financing transactions in China, including the first syndicated loan transaction, the first loan secured by the mortgage on land use rights and the first non-recourse financing in the Chinese real estate sector.
With the integration of the Chinese economy into the global economy, we have built multi-jurisdictional capabilities in cross-border financing transactions. Our financing lawyers are admitted to practise law in the PRC, Hong Kong and England and Wales and we are known for our strength in cross-border banking and finance transactions.
Our firm has represented a large number of international and domestic financial institutions and borrowers/sponsors in a wide range of banking and finance matters. In recent years, we have also actively represented Chinese lenders, export-finance agencies, sponsors and vendors in the projects space with infrastructure projects in emerging markets.
Our banking and finance teams across the Greater China offices handle a broad range of transactions covering the following product types.
- Acquisition Financing and Leveraged Buy-Out Financing
- Project Financing
- Structured Finance
- Trade Financing
- Corporate Lending
- General Banking, Regulatory and Compliance
Chambers Review
Fangda Partners houses a market-leading team with a well-integrated network of offices across China. The firm is well regarded for its broad range of services ranging from syndicated loans to cross-border term loan facilities. The firm is particularly noted for its expertise in domestic and international acquisition financing and non-recourse project financing. Fangda remains counsel of choice for a number of lenders and consortiums of borrowers, and advises on LBO financing and privatisation loan facilities. Additionally, Fangda has a solid aviation practice and is entrusted by airlines, leasing companies and banks with the leasing, sale and financing of aircraft. Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Haitong International Capital and Xiamen Airlines are among the firm's key clients.
Work Highlights
- Fangda Partners acted for Anjuke Group and 58.com on the refinancing and restructuring of the later's privatisation loan borrowed by 58.com and Anjuke Group.
- Fangda advised the Export-Import Bank of China on a post-delivery financing deal of eight aircraft to ICBC Financial Leasing.
Strengths
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"The team is well served, patient and able to provide positive, constructive and professional advice to clients. The communication is smooth and the feedback is fast."
"Fangda are very good - responsive and meticulous in contract review. They could advise well on risks."
"The team is well served, patient and able to provide positive, constructive and professional advice to clients. The communication is smooth and the feedback is fast."
"Fangda are very good - responsive and meticulous in contract review. They could advise well on risks."
Notable Practitioners
Xie Zheng possesses deep experience in domestic and cross-border lending mandates. He is especially proficient in handling foreign exchange transactions, trade finance and financial regulatory matters.
"He is quite experienced and a well-deserved eminent practitioner."
Tan Ge is a top-tier aviation lawyer with a standout reputation in Chinese market. Her aviation finance expertise is frequently sought after by provincial and national airlines as well as banks and leasing companies.
"She is professional, patient, meticulous and pays attention to clients' needs."
"Her team were able to respond quickly and had wide sector expertise."
Stanley Chen is widely acknowledged for his expertise in all aspects of banking and finance. He is notably adept at handling cross-border acquisition finance, structured and syndicated lending as well as related regulatory matters.
"He is young but experienced."
"His name is sound in this field."
Joyce Zhou is a Shanghai-based specialist in acquisition finance, refinancing and syndicated loans. She counts key investment banks and commercial banks as her clients.
Rock Wang enters the rankings due to his experience in handling debt financing and loans. He has additional expertise in special opportunity investment and debt restructuring.
Song Yang is a respected aviation finance lawyer whose reputation is rising in the market. Thanks to his in-house experience working at a major domestic airline, he has acquired solid sector expertise and is regularly mandated by airlines and leasing companies on financing and asset leasing matters.
"Song Yang gets back and provides feedback responsively."
"He is reliable and clients trust him very much."
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