Baker McKenzie, Banking & Finance | Chambers Greater China Region Profile

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Widely regarded as Taiwan’s leading Banking and Finance practice.
Represent Taiwan and international banks, investment banks, leasing companies, investment funds, corporate borrowers and government agencies on all aspects of banking and finance matters.
Also advise on specialist banking and finance matters that include syndicated lending, trade finance, structured finance, securitization, project finance, acquisition finance, aircraft/ship finance, property purchase and development finance, derivatives, enforcement and recovery actions, reorganizations, purchase and sale of non-performing loans and banking regulation, as well as the development, registration and sale of investment products.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Taiwan Jurisdiction

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie houses a leading banking and finance team providing the full breadth of services to both local and international clients. The team is well equipped to handle large-scale financing transactions for domestic infrastructure projects and real estate developments, and is also well versed in acquisition finance and other specialist banking and finance matters. The firm is noted for its activity on complex refinancing mandates. Baker McKenzie frequently advises multinational borrowers and major banks, and has considerable experience in a wide variety of industry sectors such as real estate and energy.

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Work Highlights

Baker McKenzie acted as Cathay Life Insurance's Taiwan counsel in the acquisition financing of a 50% stake in the Greater Changhua 4 offshore wind farm.

Strengths

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The team provides valuable and efficient suggestions as well as quick responses and a high level of service.

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Greater China Region

Baker McKenzie are able to provide innovative advice and solutions to us.

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Greater China Region

The team provides valuable and efficient suggestions as well as quick responses and a high level of service.

Banking & Finance respondent
Greater China Region

Baker McKenzie are able to provide innovative advice and solutions to us.

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Greater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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Justin C Liang

Eminent Practitioners

Justin Liang leads the banking and finance practice. He has longstanding experience advising banks on a range of financing mandates.

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Hao-Ray Hu

Band 1

Hu Hao-Ray acts as co-head of the banking and finance team. He offers expertise in a wide range of finance mandates, and is particularly skilled in handling bank mergers and acquisitions as well as related regulatory matters.

He displays good knowledge-sharing.

Hao-Ray is able to respond quickly to the opinions and requests of the counterparty or the authority.

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Murray Bowler

Band 2

Murray Bowler is recognised for his experience in acting on cross-jurisdictional banking and finance work. He frequently represents lenders and borrowers in relation to the financing and refinancing of a range of renewable energy and infrastructure projects.

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Bee Leay Teo

Band 3

Teo Bee Leay regularly advises local and international banks on syndicated lending and regulatory matters, including cross-jurisdictional mandates. She is recognised for her knowledge in acquisition and project financings.

Bee Leay gives valuable and professional advice.

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Evangeline Wang

Band 4

Evangeline Wang is a rising star with extensive knowledge of a wide range of financing matters. Her deft handling of project financing and syndicated loans has earned her a fine reputation among international banks.

Evangeline is a very nice and professional lawyer.

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Wayne W Yang

Band 4

Wayne Yang offers considerable expertise in the banking and financing arena. He is a respected adviser to local and international banks on syndicated financing and corporate financing work.

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