Fangda Partners‘ team has ’extensive experience in cross-border transactions’. It acts for PRC and international banking institutions, as well as private equity funds, asset managers and finance companies. The team’s workload encompasses acquisition, real estate, structured and non-performance loan financing matters, as well those regarding corporate lending. In Shanghai, Xie Zheng has longstanding banking and finance expertise; team lead Stanley Chen has a ‘unique and in-depth understanding of international cross-border financing trends’; and Joyce Zhou specialises in acquisition, debt and structured financing. Romy Zhuo works between Shenzhen and Beijing and advises PRC financial institutions on cross-border financings and Shanghai and Nenjing-based Rock Wang is considered ’exceptional’. Also in Shanghai, Harry Xu is a name to note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Advanced in AI use.’
- ‘Fangda has extensive experience in financing, particularly cross-border transactions and complex documentation.’
‘Strong business acumen, highly professional and with a practical working approach.’
‘Stanley Chen has a unique and in-depth understanding of international industry trends in cross-border financing.’
- ‘Rock Wang is an exceptional partner with strong professional expertise, business expertise, excellent communication skills.’
- ‘Rock Wang distinguishes himself through his solid professional background and expertise.’
Key clients
- Bank of China
- The Export-Import Bank of China
- China Development Bank
- China Construction Bank
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
- Ping An Bank
- Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
- China Merchant Bank
- JP Morgan
- Citibank
- Deutsche Bank
- HSBC
Work highlights
Advised Ping An Bank on a leveraged finance for CBC Group and Mubadala Investment Company, in relation to the acquisition of a mature neurology and allergy business in China from a global biopharmaceutical company.
Advised PAG on the acquisition financing for the acquisition of majority shares in Zhuhai Wanda, a shopping mall operator for around 500 large-scale shopping malls across the country.
Advised Silver Pegasus on a leveraged financing for the taking private of SciClone Pharmaceuticals (Holdings).
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Practice head
Stanley Chen
Other key lawyers
Xie Zheng; Joyce Zhou; Romy Zhuo; Rock Wang; Harry Xu; Maria Wang