Containing 'a number of excellent partners', Linklaters covers the spectrum of structured finance, including OTC derivatives, securitisation, structured credit and structured equity. The team contains specialists in cross-border matters and can draw on the firm's wider offices in New York, London and across Europe to assist on regulatory issues concerning those jurisdictions. The team is led by Victor Wan, a specialist in OTC derivatives who advises corporates, directors and shareholders. The 'incredibly smart' Stephen Song acts on equity financings and derivatives, as well as commodity hedging and private credit transactions. I-Ping Soong handles industry-standard derivatives documentation while contributing towards the firm's burgeoning tokenisation offering. Karen Lam left the firm in December 2024 with Chin-Chong Liew exiting in July 2025.
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‘Full-service global firm with a partner duo with the length and depth of experience which is the best in the market.’
‘Stephen Song has an incredible ability to explain complex legal terms and concepts in an accessible way that enables clients to properly understand the risks of the transaction. He is incredibly smart but also approachable and commercial.’
Key clients
- Cinda International Asset Management Limited
- Ant Digital Technologies
Work highlights
Advising Cinda International Asset Management Limited as arranger and manager on the successful issuance of the tokenised repackaging notes, which are arranged by it and backed by a portfolio of AAA-rated money market funds.