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Ashurst

Banking & Finance (International Firms)

Global Guide 2026 : China

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Banking & Finance (International Firms) - China

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The banking group of Ashurst is adept at handling a range of cross-border transactions, particularly structured and project finance deals. It is regularly engaged by commercial and investment banks to advise on financing of infrastructure and energy projects. The law firm has particular expertise in outbound matters involving African and South-East Asian countries and maintains a strong following among Chinese state-owned businesses.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst acted for Standard Chartered Bank and HSBC as mandated lead arrangers to the syndicate of international and regional banks for EVE Asia's multi-currency green facilities.

Strengths

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  • The team is very conversant and is able to provide efficient and value for money services. They understand our commercial requirements very well.

    Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • The Ashurst team is generally responsive and the team is able to attend to our needs at critical moments. It has a good sense of current commercial awareness.

    Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • Their main strengths are their high level of partner or senior team involvement, offering of innovative and creative solutions around issues, and an ability to communicate clearly and easily.

    Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel Lau
    Daniel Lau

    Daniel Lau

    Daniel Lau is gaining a reputation in the finance sphere by offering a broad practice, covering real estate and project finance as well as syndicated loan transactions. He is particularly active on behalf of Chinese financial institutions and corporates.

    • I think he is very commercial, he has a very good working knowledge of PRC-related lending issues. He is quite easy-going and responsive.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Daniel is a responsive and reliable adviser.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • It is easy for him to communicate with different kinds of clients. He is a suitable candidate as a lawyer for our clients because of his language abilities.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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Ranked Individuals at Ashurst (1)

China

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    Daniel Lau

    Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

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