Acting across multiple jurisdictions, Ashurst‘s China banking and finance practice covers acquisition, project and real estate finance, as well as fund financing, margin loans and structured lending. The team’s sector expertise includes energy and natural resources, along with technology, e-commerce, manufacturing, shipping, pharmaceuticals and agriculture. Working between the firm’s Hong Kong and Singapore offices, Patrick Phua acts for foreign financial institutions, along with Chinese commercial and policy banks, on significant outbound and cross-border financings. In Hong Kong, Eric Tan advises on a range of complex banking products; while Daniel Lau is experienced in financings for Chinese companies’ outbound investments.
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Testimonials
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- 'Ashurst's China team demonstrates a high level of expertise in derivatives and structured product trading. They are proactive in identifying and addressing legal risks, and can provide clients with clearer solutions amidst regulatory uncertainty.'
- 'The team members are efficient in communication, have a deep understanding of Chinese laws and regulations, and are familiar with the compliance requirements of international market participants.'
Key clients
- Standard Chartered Bank
- HSBC
- BSCOMC
- Banco Santander
Work highlights
Acting for Ant International on the design and implementation of a blockchain-based cash tokenisation system named Whale Platform.
Acted for a syndicate of international and regional banks on EVE Asia's multi-currency green facilities, which relate to the development and production of electric vehicles.
Acted as lead counsel for BSCOMC (as borrower), in relation to an up to €900m facility that was granted by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) and other lenders.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Patrick Phua
Other key lawyers
Eric Tan; Daniel Lau; Chin Chuan Chen