Banking & Finance (International Firms) - China
What the team is known for
King & Wood Mallesons' banking and finance team provides comprehensive advice on Greater China-focused transactions, advising on Hong Kong and PRC law as well as English law. The team draws on expertise from teams based in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing, and it is especially active on corporate financing in the aviation and technology sectors. Active across a broad range of work spanning from refinancing and bridge lending to acquisition finance, it handles matters for both domestic and international banks and corporate borrowers, with a client base consisting of large China-based enterprises and corporations. The firm's key clients include China CITIC Bank, China Merchants Bank and MUFG Bank.
Strengths
"We feel like valued customers. We get the right amount of attention in view of the complexity and volume of the work."
"They are a very knowledgeable and professional team with very good language skills in English and Chinese."
Work highlights
King & Wood Mallesons acted for HSBC on a USD25 million asset-backed loan facility for Micro Connect.
Notable practitioners
David Lam is a partner of KWM's Hong Kong and Sydney offices. His practice primarily focuses on cross-border finance and is a preferred choice for banks and corporate lenders to advise on transactions with PRC and international elements. "David is a superb individual with good technical skills and knowledge." "David is a strong commercial lawyer who understands and is supportive of our needs. He is willing to go above and beyond to help us."
John Shum is based in Singapore with previous experience in the US, the UK and China. He offers significant experience in syndicated and leveraged finance. "John is well placed to advise on complex cross-border transactions with bespoke structures."
