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What the Team is Known For

Ashurst boasts a solid structured finance and derivatives team which advises on OTC derivatives and CLNs among other products across the Asia-Pacific region, regularly drawing on the strengths of its regional offices to offer clients solutions to cross-border issues. Its expertise spans synthetic note issuances, mini-future warrants, total return swaps and credit default swaps. The team is well versed in assisting with large scale repackaging programmes and frequently acts on behalf of international banks and Chinese asset management companies.

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The team excels at understanding client needs, offering a deep understanding of the market, as well as the thought processes and key considerations of clients when structuring.

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They are particularly helpful in that they're very knowledgeable and experienced in the PRC market and know the market standards.

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They have a deep understanding of market practices, offering tailored advice on risk mitigation and enforceability issues. They combine strong technical expertise with commercial pragmatism.

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Notable Practitioners

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Patrick Phua
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Patrick Phua
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Patrick Phua leads Ashurst's PRC structured finance, derivatives and regulatory practice, splitting his time between the firm's Hong Kong and Beijing offices. He advises clients on the setting up of equity and fund derivatives platforms and OTC commodity derivatives clearing houses, as well as advising more broadly on structured products and total return swaps.

He delivers quality advice with technical precision and practical judgement. He is highly responsive, collaborative and has a clear understanding of both legal complexities and commercial priorities.

His understanding of the China PRC market and Asia more broadly is very strong. It's very practical advice.

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Jonathan Chapman
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Jonathan Chapman
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Jonathan Chapman remains a solid adviser on matters relating to cross-border structured products. His clientele include global investment banks, investment managers and financial institutions.

Jonathan is insightful and has a keen commercial eye. He sees through all the fog and gets to the nub of the issue quickly. He's highly sought after.

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