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- Bernard Chain Linklaters3 Years Ranked
- Lisa Chung Slaughter and May13 Years Ranked
- Maggie Lo Clifford Chance12 Years Ranked
Olivia Ngan Sidley Austin2 Years Ranked- Owen Chan Hogan Lovells International LLP15 Years Ranked
Patrick Wong A&O Shearman6 Years Ranked- Thomas Ng Freshfields8 Years Ranked
- Antony YungHowse Williams
- David LamKing & Wood Mallesons
- Eric TanAshurst
- Howard LamLatham & Watkins
Up and Coming
- Celia Zhou Freshfields2 Years Ranked
Michael Sinn Reed Smith Richards Butler2 Years Ranked- Daniel LauAshurst
- Jessica ZhouKing & Wood Mallesons
All Lawyers profiles
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S Peter Haslam
Norton Rose Fulbright | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedPeter 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.
Band 1
1 Anthony Wang
Clifford Chance | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedAnthony Wang leads Clifford Chance's banking and finance team as a highly respected lawyer in the field. His multifaceted practice encompasses acquisition and syndicated financing as well as an impressive range of leveraged financing arrangements.
1 Baldwin Cheng
White & Case LLP | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedBaldwin 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.
1 Roger Lui
A&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedRoger Lui is well respected for his depth of expertise in the banking and finance sphere. He has a solid track record advising lenders and borrowers on corporate loans as well as real estate financing.
Band 2
2 Eugene ManWhite & Case LLP | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedEugene 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.2 Maggie Ng
Linklaters | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedMaggie Ng is noted for dealing with cross-border transactions involving China, particularly syndicated and unsecured loans. Her client base includes financial institutions and credit funds as well as major corporate borrowers.
Band 3
3 Cindy LoA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedCindy Lo routinely advises on acquisition financing and structured finance matters, and is also noteworthy for her specialism in cross-border transactions and PRC matters. She is well regarded for her expertise in multi-currency credit facilities.
3 Daniel French
Freshfields | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedDaniel French is experienced in handling a large range of transactions, including fund and leveraged finance matters, on behalf of both borrowers and sponsors. His clientele includes leading PE houses as well as Chinese corporates.3 Dauwood MalikClifford Chance | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedDauwood Malik's specialism lies in syndicated finance, with notable expertise in acquisition finance. He also receives attention from the market for his contributions to the regulatory landscape of syndicated loan markets in Asia.
3 Matthias Schemuth
DLA Piper LLP | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedMatthias Schemuth is frequently instructed by international and regional commercial banks on project finance as well as trade finance matters. He has particular expertise in financing in connection with the renewable energy and commodity finance spaces.3 Sally Hung
Baker McKenzie | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked"She is a very efficient person, especially for those urgent transactions. She is very proactive in solving the problems encountered in banking transactions."
3 Vicki LiuA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedVicki Liu remains active in advising both borrowers and lenders on a variety of transactions. Aside from structured finance matters, she is also experienced in dealing with private credit transactions, including pre-IPO financings.- Alexander AitkenHerbert Smith Freehills | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Bernard ChainLinklaters | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedBernard Chain's recent practice involves advising PRC-based and international financial institutions and corporates on high-profile equity and mezzanine finance. He also leads the firm's structured finance practice.4 Lisa Chung
Slaughter and May | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedLisa Chung heads Slaughter and May's financing practice. She is experienced in advising on a variety of banking transactions, including green and sustainability-linked loan facilities as well as project financing mandates.4 Maggie LoClifford Chance | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedMaggie Lo is well versed in dealing with cross-border acquisition financing, project financing and pre-IPO financing mandates. She is frequently sought after by banks and corporations for her expertise in these areas.4 Olivia Ngan
Sidley Austin | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedOlivia 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.4 Owen Chan
Hogan Lovells International LLP | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedOwen Chan leads Hogan Lovells' finance practice. He acts for international lenders, private equity funds and companies on property finance and structured finance matters.4 Patrick WongA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedPatrick Wong acts for banks and credit providers in a range of transactions, covering cross-border lending and refinancing matters. His presence in fund financing is also acknowledged by market commentators.4 Thomas NgFreshfields | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedThomas Ng is Freshfields' Asia managing partner. He frequently acts for banks, institutional investors and corporations on project finances as well as leveraged and acquisition finance matters.- Antony YungHowse Williams | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4
- David LamKing & Wood Mallesons | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4
- Eric TanAshurst | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4
- Howard LamLatham & Watkins | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4
Up and Coming
U Celia ZhouFreshfields | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedCelia Zhou is a counsel in Freshfields' finance department. She focuses on assisting borrowers, including corporates and private equity firms, with leveraged financing and investment-grade loan transactions.U Michael Sinn
Reed Smith Richards Butler | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedMichael Sinn is deemed a rising star in the banking and finance space. He is sought after by both lenders and borrowers, including banks and listed companies, to act for them on syndicated and bilateral loan transactions.- Daniel LauAshurst | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Up and Coming
- Jessica ZhouKing & Wood Mallesons | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Up and Coming