Baker McKenzie
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Advising a balanced mix of lenders and borrowers, the banking and finance team at Baker McKenzie is noted for its aptitude in assisting an impressive roster of financial institutions, investment funds, and banks across a range of finance products. Acquisition finance (especially leveraged transactions) is at the core of the practice, which is also seasoned in structured finance, mezzanine financing, project and export credit loans, trade finance and general banking matters. Andrew Lockhart, who is the managing partner of the Hong Kong office, acts for airlines, aircraft manufacturers, financial institutions, and equity participants. Simon Leung is another contact for traditional banks and non-bank lenders, especially in matters involving infrastructure financings, and one of his highlights include acting for Deutsche Bank on USD 415m financing relating to development of a highway project in Jamaica. PRC-related financings are a notable area of practice for Sally Hung, who frequently advises on lending related to large-scale onshore and offshore real estate projects.
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Testimonials
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‘Kenneth Ching always provides good legal services with professional and practical advice. It is a pleasure to work with him.’
‘Simon Leung is our go-to counsel for financing work. He is experienced, pragmatic and has acted for both borrowers in various industries and banks from all jurisdictions. Definitely a pair of capable and safe hands, and value for money.’
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Key clients
- Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited
- Bank of Communications
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Work highlights
- Advised on HKD 2,096,000,000 syndicated loan facility of up to a joint venture company formed between HKR International Limited and CITIC Pacific Limited, both of which are listed in Hong Kong.
- Acted for Deutsche Bank as documentation agent in the aforesaid facility for refinancing the development loan in connection with the North-South Expressway located in Jamaica.
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