Capital Markets: Securitisation (International Firms) | Greater China Region

Linklaters' deeply resourced structured finance and derivatives team boasts a strong bench advising on margin loans and QFII structures and is hugely influential in the OTC derivatives market. A prominent practice advising on regulatory developments pertaining to OTC clearing and exchange trading, it is also highly commended for its standout securitisation practice, which is most notably active in China and is a first port of call for advice on regulatory development. The team is active on cross-border loan repackaging and the issuance of repackaged notes, as well as advising on covered bonds. It commonly acts for relevant regulators, financial institutions and SOEs. Clients benefit from the firm's joint operation with Zhao Sheng Law Firm.

CMS offers deep expertise in both derivatives and structured products and securitisation mandates. The team is frequently called on to handle derivatives restructuring, structured financing, as well as advising on various asset and mortgage-backed securitisation matters.

Dentons' Hong Kong team offers both regional and domestic clients significant expertise in securitisation matters. The firm is frequently mandated by private debt funds, banks and asset management companies on novel P2P loan-backed securitisations and asset-backed financings. Its team also has experience advising on amendments and restructures to existing complex securitisation and financing structures.

King & Wood Mallesons offers a strong securitisation practice, frequently acting for major clients on novel and complicated cross-border issuances, including international securitisation of PRC assets. It is also known for its robust derivatives and structured products expertise, advising clients on regulatory and transactional matters, including OTC derivatives transactions for both buyers and sellers. The team is noted for a particularly deep well of expertise relating to warrants. Clients benefit from its very strong Mainland China network and its pool of Australian experience. The team is frequently engaged by regulatory bodies, as well as Hong Kong and PRC securities firms and fund houses.