Banking & Finance (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2025 : China
Band 2
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Provided by Baker McKenzie
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Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie's finance group is highlighted for its breadth of experience in outbound lending work for PRC clients, especially on real estate and project financing matters. The law firm handles leveraged finance issues for key PRC banks and international financial institutions and represents clients in all aspects of financing transactions, from origination and negotiation to documentation and closing. It additionally offers sound knowledge of financial regulatory compliance issues and is active advising on mandates involving offshore loans.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Standard Chartered Bank on a USD2 billion syndicated loan to New Development Bank.
- Baker McKenzie represented the Securities and Futures Commission in receiving a HKD2.7 billion term loan for the acquisition of 12 Floors at the One Island East office Tower from Swire Properties.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a strong team in Hong Kong and across the Asia Pacific region. They are always very responsive with suitable partner involvement."
"The team understood the optics involved really well and were very responsive. They have really strong commercial sense."
"They have a strong team in Hong Kong and across the Asia Pacific region. They are always very responsive with suitable partner involvement."
"The team understood the optics involved really well and were very responsive. They have really strong commercial sense."
Notable Practitioners
Sally Hung has considerable expertise in structured finance and syndicated loan matters. Her clientele includes both commercial and investment banks.
"Sally is our go-to for many corporate loans. She is also a PRC expert."
"She is efficient and professional."
Kenneth Ching is recognised for his growing practice, drawing praise from market sources. He has noteworthy experience in leveraged financing and refinancing transactions, and is regular mandated by banks and alternative credit providers.
"Kenneth Ching is very attentive to client needs and provides a great level of service. He is always happy to help."
"Kenneth Ching provides good client services with strong interpersonal skills and commercial awareness. It is a pleasure to work with him and his team."