Clifford Chance acts for a broad range of clients, from foreign investment banks, Chinese banks and private equity sponsors to credit funds and corporates, on high-profile banking and finance matters, including acquisition finance and loan facilities agreements. The group is well placed to utilise its global network to advise on cross-border financings across the APAC region. Anthony Wang and Matthew Truman jointly lead the group and are key contacts for the group’s syndicated lending mandates, while Michael Pallaras, who was promoted to partner in May 2024, handles acquisition finance matters, in addition to real estate and development finance work. Other key members of the team include managing partner Dauwood Malik, Maggie Lo and Vicky Ma, whose 'truly versatile skillset helps clients navigate and resolve complex issues effectively’.
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‘A strong team from partners to associates. Impressive legal and commercial acumen, especially in drafting.’
‘Edith Leung is exceptional in her professionalism and efficiency. Constantly on top of market trends and critically, is able to read between the lines to help facilitate smooth commercial outcomes.’
'CC has strong experience in cross-border transactions.'
'Vicky Ma has a good grasp of key issues and a strong commercial acumen. Her truly versatile skillset helps clients navigate and resolve complex issues effectively.'
'Maggie Lo always stays calm and solves complex problems effortlessly.'
'Anthony Wang is the business authority and always knows what to do.'
Key clients
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- Banco Santander, S.A
- Bank of China
- BlackRock
- Carlyle Group Inc
- Credit Suisse
- CVC Capital Partners
- Health and Happiness (H&H) International Holdings Limited
- Hillhouse Investment
- Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited
Work highlights
Advised a syndicate of international banks, led by Bank of China and ING as initial mandated lead arrangers, on the international aspects of its approximately $3.9bln financing for the development of a nationwide 4G and 5G telecommunications network in the Philippines by Dito Telecommunity Corporation (Dito).
Advising Wynn Resorts in connection with the development of a multi-billion dollar integrated resort on Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Marjan Island.
Advised BOC Macau and the lender group on the acquisition finance for the privatisation of Vinda International Holdings Limited by Isola Castle Ltd, a member of the Royal Golden Eagle Group, by way of pre-conditional voluntary conditional cash offer.
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Practice head
Anthony Wang; Matthew Truman
Other key lawyers
Dauwood Malik; Maggie Lo; Vicky Ma; Edith Leung; Charlotte Leung; Michael Pallaras