Aviation: Finance (PRC Firms)

King & Wood Mallesons is a formidable market leader, advising on the full gamut of banking and aviation finance matters. The team offers extensive experience handling high-stakes structured finance, acquisition finance, project finance and syndicated loans. The firm's enviable client list includes a number of policy banks, commercial banks, development banks and investment banks. The team remains a popular choice for aviation finance matters, thanks to its wealth of experience representing a host of financial leasing companies and airlines. The firm utilises its global network to assist Chinese banks with cross-border transactions and foreign banks with local incorporation and issues involving the Shanghai Free Trade Zone. The firm includes the IFC and China Southern Air Leasing among its key clients.

"The team can quickly identify the key points and risks in the project's legal relationship. They not only provide reminders but also propose reasonable and effective solutions based on our needs."

"The team members are extremely professional and responsive, and have demonstrated impressive drafting, negotiation and communication skills."

King & Wood Mallesons advised Chindata Group on a USD500 million refinancing loan transaction between its Cayman holding company and a global syndicate led by two international banks.

King & Wood Mallesons represented YTO Cargo Airlines in purchasing one aircraft engine.

Jack Wang is highly regarded in the market for his rich expertise in international project finance and foreign direct investment. He is frequently sought after for his knowledge of trade and asset finance, and is also proficient in handling derivatives. "He is reputed and very experienced."

Wang Ling is the managing partner of the firm and is a highly renowned banking and finance lawyer. She is recognised as an expert on project and infrastructure finance. "She is very solid and has got a reputation."

Ma Feng leads the firm’s aviation finance team and is regularly engaged as legal counsel by airlines and aircraft leasing companies. He is a market-leading figure who is active on behalf of regional and national aviation sector clients. "He is professional and knows clients' needs."

Stanley Zhou is an accomplished financial services lawyer who is famed for his expertise in ABS and structured finance. He serves as co-head of the firm's banking and finance team. "He is very active and produces high-quality legal documents."

Chen Jie is increasingly famed for her expert handling of aircraft leasing and financing matters. She acts for both airlines and aircraft leasing companies on such transactions.

Wang Ning is well known for his representation of leasing companies and airlines in aircraft leasing and financing matters. He is often mandated by state-owned banks on aircraft financing transactions involving major state airlines.

Lv Yinghao is acknowledged in the market for his expertise in project and acquisition finance. He is active on syndicated loan facilities for lenders and borrowers in the semiconductor and high-technology sectors. "We are particularly impressed with his ability to bridge the financial and legal concepts seamlessly and to deliver our desired outcomes in spite of unanticipated hurdles and difficulties." "He is highly professional and has strong abilities in revising and amending contracts."