Alan Wong > Sidley Austin > Hong Kong, Hong Kong > Lawyer Profile

Sidley Austin’s banking and finance practice is noted for its representation of borrowers and extends its expertise to cover leveraged financings, asset-backed finance, sustainable bonds, and pre-IPO financings across diverse sectors, including life sciences, real estate, and energy. The team also boasts a significant proficiency on the lending side, having recently served a portfolio of Chinese banks and corporates in a diverse range of complex financing transactions. Clients appreciate the firm’s cross-border capabilities, lauding that the team ‘works seamlessly across PRC, Hong Kong, Singapore and US offices’. Olivia Ngan is ‘very knowledgeable in banking and financing areas’ and heads up the Hong Kong-based team alongside Daniel Lindsey, who focuses on leveraged and acquisition financing transactions and fund level financings. Other key members include Alan Wong, a primary point of contact for international financial institutions with specific expertise in PRC-related matters, particularly concerning clients in the real estate sector.