Linklaters’ large team offers a cross-practice approach, combining the expertise of its financial regulation, structured finance and derivatives, debt capital markets, and technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) groups. Based in Hong Kong, Carl Fernandes regularly advises on the development of financial market infrastructure, while Kishore Bhindi handles blockchain and tokenisation matters. I-Ping Soong is experienced in structured finance and derivatives, Michael Ng advises on digital bonds, and Hanwen Yu is a debt capital markets specialist. Gloria Cheung is a digital structures expert, while Alex Roberts is based in Shanghai, and has TMT, AI, and data privacy expertise.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Key clients
- Citibank
- Cinda International Asset Management Limited
- Bank of Communications Co Ltd, Hong Kong Branch
- Zhuhai Huafa Group Co Ltd
- Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
- River Square Company Limited
Work highlights
Advised Cinda International Asset Management Limited as the arranger and manager on the successful issuance of the tokenised repackaging notes, which are arranged by it and backed by a portfolio of AAA-rated money market funds.
Advised HKEX on the design and development of its integrated fund platform (IFP) to facilitate the distribution of funds in Hong Kong.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Alex Roberts
Practice head
Carl Fernandes; Kishore Bhindi; I-Ping Soong; Michael Ng; Gloria Cheung; Hanwen Yu; Alex Roberts