Banking & Finance (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 4
Contact number
+852 2509 7888Chambers Review
The banking and finance team at Sidley Austin is well-versed in covering a diverse range of finance work including royalty-backed financing, hybrid fund financing, syndicated loans and direct lending. The team is frequently mandated to advise regional financial institutions on transactions involving offshore centres including the British Virgin Islands. They have become the preferred choice of borrower counsel as they have a strong rapport among Mainland China-based real estate developers and investment trusts as well as clients from the life sciences sector. The firm's notable clients includes Country Garden, Agile Group and China Minsheng Bank.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin advised R-Bridge Healthcare Fund on a USD40 million royalty-backed financing for Yisheng Biopharma.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very responsive and provides high-quality service. They also have solid technical skills and worked seamlessly across different offices."
"Sidley has a good understanding of the Mainland China real estate landscape and is experienced in working on high-yield products and syndicated loans."
"The team is very responsive and provides high-quality service. They also have solid technical skills and worked seamlessly across different offices."
"Sidley has a good understanding of the Mainland China real estate landscape and is experienced in working on high-yield products and syndicated loans."
Notable Practitioners
Olivia Ngan is experienced in handling cross-border transactions, particularly credit finance and real estate finance transactions. She focuses on representing borrowers, and is often instructed by Chinese corporate borrowers.
"Olivia is very knowledgeable in the financing area. She is detail-oriented, proactive and responsive. It's a great pleasure working with Olivia and her team."
"Olivia is an extremely reliable and trustworthy lawyer who handles all situations well."