Clifford Chance LLP’s banking and finance team is noted for its work in complex, cross-border financing transactions. It regularly works with international and domestic investment banks, private credit providers, and private equity sponsors. Team heads Anthony Wang and Matthew Truman are based in Hong Kong, while Maggie Lo is recommended across Hong Kong and Beijing for work in project and acquisition finance and corporate loan transactions. Jiahua Ni is the key name in Shanghai, specialising in PRC-related cross-border financings with a focus on significant outbound finances for major China banks.

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  • ‘Very professional. Quick to respond.’

  • 'Maggie Lo is very experienced and knows what clients are concerned about.'

Key clients

  • Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
  • Banco Santander, S.A
  • Bank of China
  • BlackRock
  • Carlyle Group Inc
  • Credit Suisse
  • CVC Capital Partners
  • Health and Happiness (H&H) International Holdings Limited
  • Hillhouse Investment
  • Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited
  • ING
  • NWS Holdings Limited (NWS)
  • PAG Asia Capital (HK) Limited
  • Silver Point Finance
  • The Executive Company Limited
  • Wynn Resorts

Work highlights

  • Advised a syndicate of international banks, led by Bank of China and ING as initial mandated lead arrangers, on the international aspects of its approximately US$3.9 billion financing for the development of a nationwide 4G and 5G telecommunications network in the Philippines by Dito Telecommunity Corporation (Dito).
  • Advising in connection with the development of a multi-billion dollar integrated resort on Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Marjan Island.
  • Advised BOC Macau and the lender group on the acquisition finance for the privatisation of Vinda International Holdings Limited by Isola Castle Ltd, a member of the Royal Golden Eagle Group, by way of pre-conditional voluntary conditional cash offer.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anthony Wang, Matthew Truman

Other key lawyers

Jiahua Ni, Maggie Lo