Praised for its ‘solid technical expertise, high efficiency in transaction management, professionalism and patience’, Ashurst acts for banks, non-profit financial institutions and major private equity houses on a range of mandates, from project financing and acquisition finance to ESG financing. Practice leader Patrick Phua stands out for his expertise in outbound financing and cross-border financing transactions, while Eric Tan specialises in leveraged buyout and acquisition finance, in addition to cross-border lending, real estate finance and structured finance
Testimonials
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- ‘Ashurst's banking and finance team is efficient, technically competent and has excellent partner standards.'
‘Eric Tan is knowledgeable, has strong communication skills and is highly professional.
Key clients
- Standard Chartered Bank
- BNP Paribas
Work highlights
- Acted as lead counsel to the syndicate of international and regional banks led by Standard Chartered Bank for Tian Lun Gas Holdings Limited's multi-currency sustainability linked facilities.
- Acted for BNP Paribas and UOB in respect of a $230m cross border facility to Eastern Steel Sdn. Bhd. for the purpose of financing payments under a turnkey commercial contract.