Hogan Lovells International LLP's full-service banking and finance practice in China covers structured, acquisition, project, real estate, asset and fund finance. It also advises on special situations, pre-IPO financing, and structured commodity and export finance. The practice, which is particularly experienced in onshore and offshore financings involving PRC banks and borrowers, is led from Hong Kong by cross-border deal expert Owen Chan. Promoted to partner in January 2025, Shanghai-based finance transaction specialist Shantay Cong advises on structured and real estate finance, as well as infrastructure projects and restructuring matters. Cong additionally acts for clients from the automotive and energy transition sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team has a large-scale and professional division of labour, and can provide legal support and services for all aspects of the financing business.’
- ‘Through its international team collaboration mechanism, the firm provides full-life cycle legal services for client companies’ global financings.’
- ‘It actively adopts the form of round-table meetings, involving lawyers, experts and clients, so as to provide solutions for clients and build an efficient lawyer team.’
- ‘The high-quality and fast service provided quickly identifies clients’ needs and creates value for company clients.’
Key clients
- Apollo
- Athene
- Eliant Inventory Solutions LP
- Bank of Communications (Hong Kong)
- Baowu Simandou Mining (Shanghai) Co
- Canadian Solar
- China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation
- DCC
- Deloitte
- Kroll
- Madison Pacific Trust
- Oaktree Capital Management
Work highlights
Advising Baowu Simandou Mining (Shanghai) Co on the financing aspects of Baowu’s mega-value investments in Guinean mine projects.
Advised a US subsidiary of Canadian Solar on a $450m green loan facility, which was made available by a club of Banco Santander-led lenders to fund the construction of a solar PV cell manufacturing plant in the US.
Advised ZEEKR on its floor plan financing, which related to its expansion into the Thailand market.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Owen Chan
Other key lawyers
Shantay Cong; Louise Leung; Jenny Yim; Derrick Lau; Sally Yiu