Johnson Stokes & Master covers a wide variety of banking and finance mandates, often with a cross-border element, from secured and leveraged finance and syndicated loans to asset finance and debt restructuring. Francis Chen spearheads the practice and has a wealth of experience across a range of financing structures, including asset-based lending, offshore financing and syndicated loan transactions. Dion Yu counts financial institutions, credit providers, banks, corporations and private equity companies among his clients, while Maggie Cheung is a key contact for the preparation of cross-border bilateral and syndicated loan documentation.
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Testimonials
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‘The team have very seasoned partners (for example, Francis Chen and Angie Chan) – technically sound and fully in touch with the market. The partners will be able to give clients meaningful advice during negotiations.’
‘Francis Chen – diligent partner who takes ownership of every single project he is working on. Able to think ahead of counterparty and provide useful tips to clients.'
- 'Angie Chan – hard-working and responsive young partner. She is very thoughtful and covers all grounds.’
‘Excellent team with a strong bench of experienced practitioners.’
‘Dion Yu – excellent to work with and very practical. I have worked with him as opposing counsels for many years and he is commercially sensible.’
Work highlights
Advised Chinachem Group Asia’s First HK$8 Billion Triple-Themed Syndicated Loan.
Advised Urban Renewal Authority on its inaugural HK$13 billion syndicated term loan and revolving credit facilities.
Advised Pacific Basin on a US$150 Million three-year sustainability-linked unsecured revolving credit facility.
Practice head
Francis Chen
Other key lawyers
Dion Yu; Maggie Cheung; Angie Chan