The banking and finance team at Deacons sits within the firm’s wider corporate finance practice group, led by Ronny Chow. The team is well-placed to handle a broad spectrum of services, including multi-jurisdictional syndicated and bilateral loans, real estate finance, ESG finance and regulatory and compliance advice. Michael Sinn has extensive experience advising both lenders and borrowers in a variety of transactions and financings. Erica Wong and Crystal Li oversee cross-border financings, while Simon Deane is experienced in regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Michael Sinn and Crystal Li possess professional and commercial knowledge and they are able to sort out difficult issues raised by counterparties. Their response is timely and adequate.’
‘The Deacons banking and finance practice has deep industry knowledge. They build strong rapport with their clients.'
‘Michael Sinn exhibits strong technical excellence and is able to synthesize complex matters so it is understandable for clients. He is personable, easy to communicate with, and extremely responsive.’
‘For banking and finance deals involving Hong Kong law issues, the firm's expertise is second to none. It is also the top firm in Hong Kong for complex Hong Kong real estate financing transactions.’
‘Erica Wong is very diligent and easy to work with.'
'The lawyers understand our business and background really well. They also listen to our needs.’
Key clients
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited
- Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited
- Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited
- DBS Bank Limited
- Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
- The Korea Development Bank, Hong Kong Branch
- The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
- Truly International Holdings Limited
Work highlights
Advised Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited on its acquisition of the Kai Tak Sports Park from New World Development Company Limited.
Advised Truly International Holdings Limited as guarantor and its subsidiary Truly Semiconductors Limited as borrower on the successful completion of its debut sustainability linked loan facility in March 2025.
Represented The Korea Development Bank, Hong Kong Branch as facility agent and lender on a term loan facility of up to HK$770 million to HKCG (Finance) Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Michael Sinn
Practice head
Ronny Chow
Other key lawyers
Erica Wong; Crystal Li; Michael Sinn; Simon Deane