Operating across Greater China, Hogan Lovells fields a ‘a very strong team for cross-border banking and financing matters for private credit lenders’, and is well versed in special situations matters. Practice leader Owen Chan counts global financial services, private equity funds, and multinational companies among his key roster of clients, while Jenny Yim is a financing expert and is praised for her ’pragmatic and clear advice’.
Testimonials
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‘Owen Chan and Derrick Lau anchor a very strong team for Greater China and cross-border banking and financing matters for private credit lenders. Their wealth of experience in local markets makes them stand out in Hong Kong.’
‘Provided solid advice without a flaw.’
‘Fast turnaround, know what client wants and think from client's perspective. Trustworthy.’
‘The team is comprised of senior lawyers, so the quality of service is great.’
‘Jenny Yim has great attention to detail and is trustworthy. She can offer pragmatic and clear advice to clients.’
Key clients
- The Adhoc Group of Bondholders and Madison Pacific Trust Limited
- Oaktree Capital Management
Work highlights
- Advised MPTL who were instructed by an ad-hoc group of noteholders on commencing an action against Yestar Healthcare Holdings Company Limited, a company listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong for breaches and anticipatory breaches of an indenture (governed by New York law) pursuant to which US$197,864,523 9.5% Singapore listed senior notes were issued by Yestar.
- Advising Oaktree on a secured senior term loan facility over $7.6 billion HKD (approximately US$950 million) extended to GT for the purpose of refinancing in order to complete the construction of Grand Homm, a luxury development in Ho Man Tin.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Owen Chan