Stephenson Harwood has expertise in both transactional and advisory matters, including asset finance, syndicated lending and structured finance. Katherine Liu leads the team and specialises in regulatory and compliance issues. Anna Kwong has a particular focus on PRC cross-border loan transactions while Teresa Tsoi focuses on structured finance and asset finance. Elton Chan is another name to note, handling a range of corporate lending matters.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Teresa Tsoi is an exceptionally sharp yet effortlessly collaborative lawyer whose clear, concise communication and first-rate technical expertise make every deal feel lighter and faster.’
  • 'Teresa has a deep understanding of the commercial and regulatory expectations of Chinese clients, and is adept at delivering flexible, pragmatic solutions within legal and professional boundaries — consistently facilitating smooth and timely deal execution. Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English, Teresa possesses a unique linguistic and cultural advantage when advising PRC-based clients on complex cross-border matters.’

Key clients

  • Airstar Bank Limited
  • Airwallex (Hong Kong) Limited

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Katherine Liu

Other key lawyers

Anna Kwong; Elton Chan; Teresa Tsoi