A ‘go-to practice for complex cross-border financings’, White & Case LLP's Greater China debt finance teams in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai act for both domestic and international clients on high-end, regional finance transactions. Its expertise covers cross-border financings and leveraged and acquisition financing, as well as structured finance, financial regulatory issues, and restructuring and insolvency. The group, which also has significant sustainable and real estate finance credentials, is led by Hong Kong-based Eugene Man, who is an ’excellent financing lawyer’. In Beijing, David Li specialises in China inbound and outbound financing and investment deals; Cherry Zhou advises on acquisition, corporate and project financings; and Frank Shu's experience includes the financing of privatisations of Chinese companies.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They possess very sound legal skills, including helping parties navigate newly-developed issues in a fast-changing world, and having the business acumen needed for structured transactions.’
- ‘Eugene Man's team at W&C HK is a go-to practice for complex cross-border financings, in particular deals of a bespoke nature.’
- ‘Eugene Man is an excellent financing lawyer, who is very commercially minded and innovative.’
- ‘Eugene Man is a trusted adviser for the most complicated financing deal structures, and one of the most hands-on partners around.’
- ‘Eugene Man is transparent with his billing and manages clients’ expectations well. His team adds great value to deals.’
Key clients
- Asian Development Bank
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- Bolttech Holdings
- China Merchants Bank
- China Minsheng Bank
- Citigroup No
- CVC Capital Partners No
- Deutsche Bank
- Dignari Capital Partners
- EQT Partners
- E Sun Commercial Bank
- First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Eugene Man
Other key lawyers
David Li; Cherry Zhou; Frank Shu