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.
- 'The team delivers high-value work, solves our problems swiftly, communicates clearly with our clients and adapts to business priorities. ’
‘Teresa Tsoi has strong legal knowledge, good analytical skills, clear communication and a proactive approach to helping us solving our difficulties whether internally or externally.’
‘The banking and finance team at Stephenson Harwood Hong Kong stands out for its deep China-facing expertise, particularly in advising major PRC financial institutions on cross-border lending, real estate finance, and Belt and Road projects.'
'The team is known for its responsiveness, commercial pragmatism, and seamless deal execution, often working across practices to deliver integrated solutions. With fluent Mandarin, Cantonese, and English capabilities, and a reputation for offering cost-effective, high-quality service, the team is a go-to choice for PRC clients navigating complex financing transactions.’
‘Teresa Tsoi is an exceptionally capable Hong Kong-based lawyer who has quickly built a strong reputation for advising PRC clients, particularly major financial institutions. She is highly responsive and efficient, often turning around high-quality advice under tight timelines.'
'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
- Ant Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
- Ant Group Co., Ltd.
- Bank of Communications Co., Ltd
- Bank SinoPac Co., Ltd.
- BNP Paribas
- China Bohai Bank Co., Ltd.-Hong Kong Branch
- China Construction Bank
- China Development Bank
- China Minsheng Bank
- China Zheshang Bank Hong Kong Branch
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