Praised for offering a 'thorough understanding of international financial institutions', A&O Shearman's banking and finance team supports Chinese and international investment and commercial banks, private credit funds and pension funds. The team is supported by the Allen & Overy Lang Yue (FTZ) Joint Operation Office for PRC law capability, and works collaboratively with its teams in Hong Kong and Singapore. Team head Yvonne Ho handles project financing, export credit financing, structured lending, and acquisition financing, while Matthew Bisley has experience in asset finance including aviation and shipping. The pair are 'well respected in the industry', recommended for their 'technical skills'.
Testimonials
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‘AOS China Banking and Finance team offered the niche but important skillset that we needed. We need lawyers on the ground with language skills but also with thorough understanding of international financial institutions.'
‘Yvonne Ho is very pragmatic and she has a great team of associates helping her to execute transactions in speedy and reliable manner.'
Key clients
- ESR Group Limited
- CMB Wing Lung Bank Limited
Work highlights
- Advised ESR and Chinachem Group, a leading property developer in Hong Kong, on a HKD8.8 billion limited recourse green loan to their joint venture to develop and operate a prime cold storage and logistics facility in Kwai Chung.
- Advised the syndicated lenders in a USD1.2 billion sustainability-linked syndicated corporate term loan facility to China Solar Energy Investment Limited.