Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
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White & Case's banking and finance practice is highlighted for its outstanding handling of syndicated loans, secured and unsecured credit facilities, and acquisition financing. It demonstrates particular strength in handling complex leveraged financing matters, with additional areas of expertise including real estate, project and asset finance. The law firm maintains an enviable list of clients including leading Chinese and international banks, investment firms and private equity clients, and offers expertise handling deals involving various jurisdictions, including Singapore, Japan, the USA and the UK. The firm's key clients include Citicorp International, Citigroup and RRJ Capital.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised Barclays and Deutsche Bank as facility agents of a USD110 million debt financing for Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan to acquire a controlling stake in Sahyadri Hospitals Group.
- White & Case acted for Brookfield Asset management on the USD327 million acquisition financing required to purchase Trimco Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The White & Case team is strong both in terms of depth and breadth of expertise. The firm has provided us with sound and timely advice across a broad range of complex matters in different practice areas."
"They have people who are very good technically and produce good-quality documents. The key reasons are that they understand client service, are proactive and know what the client wants."
"The White & Case team is strong both in terms of depth and breadth of expertise. The firm has provided us with sound and timely advice across a broad range of complex matters in different practice areas."
"They have people who are very good technically and produce good-quality documents. The key reasons are that they understand client service, are proactive and know what the client wants."
Notable Practitioners
Baldwin Cheng is recognised to be a market-leading practitioner in credit finance. He advises banks, private equity firms and alternative credit providers on a variety of outbound transactions in the Asia region. He is also highly regarded for his expertise in leveraged and acquisition financing arrangements.
"Baldwin is very experienced in M&A and structured finance deals. He and his team are very easy to access, quick to respond and provide good service."
David Li has vast experience handling inbound and outbound transactions, and is often entrusted to advise on a range of equity and debt financings, including leveraged, mezzanine and syndicated financing deals. He serves a host of financial institutions and corporate clients from White & Case's base in Beijing.
"I highly compliment David, he's very client-friendly and commercial. He stands out because he understands the in-house perspective and always approaches issues from the client's perspective."
Eugene Man leads White & Case's Asia-Pacific banking team with noteworthy expertise in handling high-profile and complex deals, including corporate finance, leveraged finance and real estate finance mandates.
"Eugene is a detail-oriented lawyer with very strong technical skills who consistently strikes a balance between his legal expertise and the need to be commercial in transactions."
"He has an exceptional grasp of the intricacies of our matters and an outstanding commercial awareness."
Ranked Lawyers at
White & Case LLP
China