Jiahua Ni > Clifford Chance LLP > Beijing, China > Lawyer Profile

‘Right up to date with the latest legal and regulatory developments in the PRC and Greater China‘, Clifford Chance‘s sizeable banking and finance team acts for international and domestic investment banks, private equity sponsors, credit funds and corporations on a range of cross-border financing transactions. Maggie Lo, who works across the Beijing and Hong Kong offices, has a strong track record of advising Chinese state-owned enterprises and Chinese financial institutions, and Mainland China-based Jiahua Ni specialises in PRC-related cross‑border financings. In Hong Kong, Anthony Wang, who has extensive experience in acquisition and syndicated loan financings in Asia, heads the Asia-Pacific finance group; Matthew Truman is an expert in acquisition finance, general banking and restructuring; and Dauwood Malik‘s practice covers debt finance, including corporate credit, infrastructure financings, and real estate development and investment financing. Other highly rated Hong Kong partners are Edith Leung and Vicky Ma.

Offering ‘high-quality, professional and approachable’ legal services, Clifford Chance LLP assists its clients in navigating rapid market and regulatory shifts, from entering new markets to managing risk and fortifying business operations. The practice’s capabilities include climate change-related projects, such as in the renewable energy, clean technology, energy transition, and sustainable development spheres. Leading the team is Jiahua Ni, a banking and finance specialist with a focus on PRC-related cross-border financings, guiding major Chinese banks in outbound financings spanning Asia, the Middle East, South America, and Africa. Kelly Gregory and Terence Foo have carved a niche in cross-border M&As and joint ventures, particularly within the energy sector. Maggie Lo offers insights to both Chinese and international financial institutions on cross-border project financings, while Vicky Ma brings a profound understanding of international project financing transactions, with deep involvement in Belt and Road energy and infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America.

Clifford Chance’s ‘deep knowledge on the banking and finance law’ makes it a premier choice for all manner of investment banks, private equity sponsors, credit funds, and corporates, who turn to the team for its capabilities in high-profile matters, including complex majority stake acquisitions and loan facilities agreements. Practice chair and ‘clients’ guiding light‘, Anthony Wang is widely regarded as a market leader for his capabilities in leveraged and acquisition finance. Dauwood Malik is noted for his extensive experience in debt finance; in a notable pathfinder mandate, he led the first-of-its-kind standard loan documentation advice to the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA). Other senior names include Matthew Truman, general banking and restructuring expert; Maggie Lo, who routinely acts for Chinese state-owned enterprises and financial institutions; and Vicky Ma, project finance expert. The group also leans on Beijing and Shanghai-based Jiahua Ni, and Edith Leung, whose practice is dedicated to leveraged and acquisition finance.