Capital Markets: Derivatives & Structured Products - Asia-Pacific Region
What the Team is Known For
King & Wood Mallesons is respected for its expertise in complicated securitisation transactions, representing clients in major international deals. It also fields a strong practice in derivatives and structured products. The firm's debt practice continues to be active advising on panda bonds, drawing on the advantage provided by its major PRC offering. It also has a strong ECM presence in Mainland China and Hong Kong, and enjoys a terrific reputation for its work in Australia. The firm regularly works with key regulators and represents Hong Kong and PRC issuers.
Strengths
"KWM provide excellent services. They respond to our queries in a timely manner and provide concise professional advice."
"The firm provides thorough and comprehensive advice. The lawyers work efficiently to achieve target timelines."
Work Highlights
King & Wood Mallesons advised ING and Citibank as arrangers of a cross-border Korean social credit card securitisation for Lotte Card as originator.
Notable practitioners
Hao Zhou is a key contact for clients in Hong Kong, while David Friedlander, Ian Paterson and Ian Edmonds-Wilson are capital markets practice leaders in Australia.