Clifford Chance is noted for its 'truly exemplary' professionalism and expertise. The Hong Kong team, alongside its global network of offices, advises on multi-jurisdictional structured finance, securitisation and derivatives matters. The firm's clientele includes international investment banks, Chinese banks and securities firms. Practice head Francis Edwards specialises in regulatory issues in Hong Kong and internationally. Terry Yang advises on a range of matters for PRC-based clients, including OTC derivatives and structured products. Lin Lu adds expertise in securitisations, secondary loan trading and credit derivatives.
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Testimonials
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‘Their professionalism and expertise are truly exemplary. The team at Clifford Chance demonstrate a profound understanding of the intricacies involved in the structured finance landscape.'
‘Lin Lu is a key contact.'
'They are committed to collaboration and open communication. The Clifford Chance team worked seamlessly with clients, ensuring that their interests are protected and that they are fully informed at every step.'
Key clients
- Ares
- JPMorgan
- ING
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Citi
- Bank of America
- Goldman Sachs
- Crédit Agricole CIB
- SMBC Nikko
- BlackRock
- Natixis
- AIA Group Limited
- International Swaps and Derivatives Association
- HSBC
Work highlights
Advised Ares on a number of significant transactions this year, including on a secondary market transaction with Omni Bridgeway involving 150+ investments structured as a continuation fund.
Advised Standard Chartered Bank as sole global coordinator and the joint bookrunners on The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited's second infrastructure loan-backed securities issuance.
Advised a private credit fund as sponsor in relation to the establishment of their first Australian mortgage loan warehouse facility provided by a global bank.
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The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Francis Edwards
Other key lawyers
Terry Yang; Lin Lu