Michael Pallaras > Clifford Chance > Hong Kong, Hong Kong > Lawyer Profile

Clifford Chance acts for a broad range of clients, from foreign investment banks, Chinese banks and private equity sponsors to credit funds and corporates, on high-profile banking and finance matters, including acquisition finance and loan facilities agreements. The group is well placed to utilise its global network to advise on cross-border financings across the APAC region. Anthony Wang and Matthew Truman jointly lead the group and are key contacts for the group’s syndicated lending mandates, while Michael Pallaras, who was promoted to partner in May 2024, handles acquisition finance matters, in addition to real estate and development finance work. Other key members of the team include managing partner Dauwood Malik, Maggie Lo and Vicky Ma, whose ‘truly versatile skillset helps clients navigate and resolve complex issues effectively’.