Andrew Hutchins
Clifford ChanceClifford Chance has remained a force in Singapore over many years and it has forged further growth over the past couple of years. Global co-head of leveraged finance Matthew Truman is now based in Singapore, having spent a long period in Hong Kong. He has linked up with established name Andrew Hutchins and the highly rated Thomas England. The strong team is noted for lender-side work for credit funds and banks, along with sponsor-side leveraged finance. It has continued to advise on bulge-bracket corporate loans, headline acquisition financings along with green facilities and sustainability-linked loans. The team is also rated for large-scale debt restructurings and refinancings. Counsels Joanne Chan and Jervis Chan are also key members of the team.
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Key clients
- SMBC Aviation Capital
- Investec Bank
- The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
- CIMB Bank Berhad, Singapore Branch
- MEC Global Partners Asia Genesis
- PGIM Real Estate Asia Core FCP-RAIF
- BOCA Aviation
- APG
- DBS Bank
- Vena Energy
Work highlights
- Advised HSBC and Investec on the holdco acquisition financing to Canyon Trail Investments in connection with the acquisition of a majority stake in Watertec India Private Limited, the leading manufacturer of bathroom fittings and accessories in India.
- Assisted SMBC Aviation Capital as borrower on its new money loan of around $1bn to support general corporate purposes of the group.
- Advised Vena Energy on the bulk of its lending related matters, including in connection with a $550m green letter of credit facilities agreement.
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Leading partners
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Thomas England
Clifford ChancePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Hutchins, Thomas England, Matthew Truman