About

Provided by Stephenson Harwood LLP

Stephenson Harwood’s banking and finance group constitutes a core part of the firm’s work. Our banking lawyers are experienced in a wide variety of banking and transactional work. With our rich knowledge of the relevant law and our experience in practical ways of dealing with business issues, we provide comprehensive service on acquisition finance, leveraged finance, real estate finance, bilateral and syndicated lending, private banking, derivatives, regulatory and trade finance.

 
The team provides extensive services on daily management of international and domestic financial institutions, deposits and loans, financing, bills, bonds, trusts and leasing. We also build a standard mode of service on conventional loans, bilateral loans, syndicated loans, secured and unsecured loans. We devote ourselves to offer top-class services to commercial banks, policy banks, joint-stock banks, asset management companies, trust companies, securities companies, fund companies and other financial institutions. Our banking clients include CEXIM, CDB, BOC, ABC, China Minsheng Bank, DNB, UOB, Dah Sing Bank, Chong Hing Bank, Wells Fargo, NATIXIS etc.

 
We advise finance providers and users on transactional, contentious, regulatory and other aspects of their business. On the finance provider side, we work with banks, leasing companies, money lenders and investment funds. On the finance user side, our clients are listed and private companies and individuals.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance (International Firms) - China
4
Band 4
What the team is known for

Stephenson Harwood's banking and finance team maintains a strong regional practice with a focus on receivables financing and is active on behalf of both lenders and borrowers. It is recognised for its expertise in fintech and investment products, and demonstrates significant knowledge in trade finance and compliance matters. The team also undertakes noteworthy financing work for market-leading Chinese and international banks. 

Notable practitioners

Katherine Liu and Elton Chan are key contacts for the practice.

Work Highlights

Provided by Stephenson Harwood LLP
  • Stephenson Harwood advised United Overseas Bank on the refinancing of a Kowloon Tong residential development valued at HKD12.1 billion.

Strengths

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