Banking & Finance (PRC Firms) - China
What the team is known for
Global Law Office has a solid reputation for handling high-profile cross-border work, including project finance and acquisition finance. The firm is a popular choice of counsel for banks and financial institutions arranging loan facilities, and receives regular mandates from Chinese policy banks on loans to overseas governments and entities. The team is experienced in advising on green finance matters, involving water, waste treatment and solar power projects. The firm counts several development banks and domestic leasing companies among its clientele, including Huaxia Financial Leasing and the China Export-Import Bank.
Strengths
"Global Law Office has performed well in respect of professionalism and efficiency, and is capable of handling different scenarios of a telecoms project."
"The team's familiarity with foreign banks' trading practices and China's loan market was pivotal to the success of the transaction."
Work highlights
Global Law Office advised the IFC on its CNY320 million lending to New China Water (Nanjing) Renewable Resources Investment.
Notable practitioners
Lawrence Lin is a highly regarded figure in the market who is widely acknowledged for his financial law expertise. He is well versed in syndicated lending for project financing and asset financing. He is regularly mandated by private and state-owned clients to advise them.
Zhang Xin has an impressive background in capital markets transactions, particularly derivatives matters, but he is most active on cross-border lending arrangements. He is regularly mandated by policy banks to handle syndicated financing and working capital loans. "Zhang Xin is quite professional and experienced in the field of banking and finance."
May Liu specialises in cross-border financing and investment matters but is also regularly mandated to handle asset financing projects. She is well regarded for her proficient handling of syndicated loan facilities and delves into emerging industries, such as TMT and energy.
Wang Kunlin wins recognition for both his financing knowledge and his able handling of disputes arising out of loans. He operates out of Chengdu and is a popular choice among banks in Sichuan.
