Xu Zhang

Practice Areas

Ms. Zhang primarily acts as lead counsel in cross-border banking and finance, advising policy banks, commercial banks, investment funds and state-owned enterprises in project and acquisition finance.

Another area of strength is global credit enforcement strategy, representing lenders as lead counsel in restructuring of loans with assets in several jurisdictions.

Zhang Xu has assisted international banks in market entry. She helped Banco de la Nación Argentina in opening a representative office in Beijing.

Publications

Zhang Xu co-authored a piece explaining the overhaul in regulations for cross-border financings in the December 2022 edition of Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law.

Link to article: https://www.dehenglaw.com/ueditor/net/upload/file/20221220/6380714515562241349251975.pdf

Personal

Zhang (Jennifer) Xu, a Partner at DeHeng Law Offices in Beijing, stands out in the field of cross-border banking and finance. Her areas of expertise include project and acquisition finance, syndicated lending, asset finance, and sovereign loans. She provides practical and strategic advice to a range of clients, including policy banks, major commercial banks, investment funds, and state-owned enterprises.

Ms. Zhang's role as lead counsel has led her to oversee numerous significant financial projects. Her practical approach and understanding of complex financial structures were essential in Belt and Road Initiative projects. Here, she managed financing arrangements that facilitated large-scale infrastructure development across various countries.

In a notable instance of acquisition financing, Ms. Zhang led in advising the borrower in the lending arrangement for the acquisition of a 50% stake in a large gold mine in Argentina. This work showcased her ability to handle intricate aspects of cross-border M&A.

Her impact extends to sustainable finance as well. Ms. Zhang was instrumental in structuring the financing for a hydropower project in Peru.

Recognition of Ms. Zhang's work includes awards and consistent ranking among the top legal professionals in China.

Education