Banking & Finance (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
Contact number
+852 3405 2300Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright's banking and finance team is skilled at handling syndicated loans as well as structured, commodity and trade finance. It regularly acts on financing for the infrastructure, hospitality, healthcare and retail sectors. The team also offers advice on acquisition finance transactions. The law firm offers strong coverage in Greater China through its offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing. It is particularly active on large outbound financing and refinancing. Norton Rose Fulbright skilfully represents major Chinese and international banks as well as borrowers and alternative financiers, and it frequently advises on cross-border mandates across the Asia-Pacific region. The firm's key clients include Agricultural Bank of China, Standard Chartered Bank and Bank of Communications.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright advised a syndicate of banks led by HSBC and Standard Chartered on a sustainability-linked loan to West Kowloon Cultural District Authority valued at HKD4 billion.
Notable Practitioners
Peter Haslam heads Norton Rose Fulbright's Hong Kong banking and finance practice. He is a longstanding figure in the market who has notable expertise in banking transactions, including green finance and bilateral and syndicated lending.
Victor Sim has a growing reputation, and shows particular strength in leveraged and acquisition finance. He represents both Chinese and international banks and financial institutions.
"I like Victor. He is technically strong and practical."