Dentons Hong Kong is well-versed in supporting clients in mezzanine investment negotiations with senior lenders. The firm is regularly instructed by major corporates and financial institutions in cross-border matters, with particular strength in Philippines-related transactions. The team is led by Jeff Chen, ‘a top team leader’ and an adviser on securitisation, structured notes and private structured debt. Nicholas Chua adds experience in capital markets transactions to the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is experienced in the capital markets sector and is able to quickly respond to customer needs.'
‘Nicholas Chua accurately identifies transaction risks and market practices, enabling clients to better manage risks when conducting specific transactions.'
‘ABS experts in Asia.’
‘Jeff Chen is a top team leader.’
‘The team around Jeff Chen seems the best in Asia for structured finance and debt-raising transactions, including in-depth knowledge of Chinese debt capital raising strategies.'
‘Jeff Chen is the key person around whom the debt and structured finance skills of Dentons HK revolves.'
‘Dentons Hong Kong comprises one of the premier pan-Asia cross-border structured finance practices in existence.'
‘Jeff Chen has a depth of understanding and relationships across markets to complete multiple types of transactions on different asset types.’
Key clients
- Lending Ark Asia Secured Private Debt Management Limited
- CITIC Securities CLSA Capital Partners (HK) Limited
- TAC Partners Limited
- Altus Capital Corporation
- CIMB Bank Berhad
- Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited
Work highlights
Advising on the first-ever cross-border structured finance transaction out of the Philippines engaged in by Lending Ark Asia Secured Private Debt Management Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Jeff Chen
Other key lawyers
Nicholas Chua; Ivan Tsang