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Clifford Chance LLP

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Banking & Finance (International Firms) - China

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance's finance team remains a popular choice for major international and PRC lenders for a diverse range of transactions. The team has deep experience in bilateral and syndicated loans, equity and project finance and leveraged finance transactions. It is increasingly active in handling green finance deals and has been heavily involved in advising on recent reforms of banking and loan regulations. Clifford Chance provides assistance to an impressive clientele including state-owned enterprises and major foreign banks, and it is well versed in advising on cross-border transactions across Asia and the EMEA region.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised SMBC as one of six international banks on granting a refinancing club loan to Deccan Fine Chemicals India.

  • The law firm acted for Carlyle Group on the financing for the acquisition of a minority stake in Quest Global Services.

Strengths

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  • They're very good at working on a tight schedule. Clifford Chance make things happen for you. They deal with tight and aggressive timetables and they still deliver.

    Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • Clifford Chance has deep sectoral and industry expertise coupled with top-tier legal skills. The team is well versed across the latest developments and how they might affect our business and deals.

    Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • CC operate within the top one percentile. They're first rate and excellent. They're hardworking, knowledgeable, champions of the clients' cause, as well as intelligent and technically strong.

    Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Anthony Wang
    Anthony Wang

    Anthony Wang

    Anthony Wang leads Clifford Chance's banking and finance team as a highly respected lawyer in the field. His multifaceted practice encompasses acquisition and syndicated financing as well as an impressive range of leveraged financing arrangements.

    • Anthony is a technical and legal genius.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • He's outstanding and an expert in the industry. He's also hands-on, will reply to you when you contact him and would look at and review the documents, not just delegate the work to others.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • Dauwood Malik
    Dauwood Malik

    Dauwood Malik

    Dauwood Malik's specialism lies in syndicated finance, with notable expertise in acquisition finance. He also receives attention from the market for his contributions to the regulatory landscape of syndicated loan markets in Asia.

    • Dauwood Malik is a very sensible commercial finance lawyer. He is smart and pragmatic.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • Edith Leung
    Edith Leung

    Edith Leung

    Edith Leung possesses noteworthy expertise in acquisition and equity finance as well as sustainable finance deals. She serves a range of clients, including private equity firms, commercial and investment banks.

    • She is super responsive and always available. Edith provides great execution and is a completely safe pair of hands. I trust her a lot.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • Maggie Lo
    Maggie Lo

    Maggie Lo

    Maggie Lo is well versed in dealing with cross-border acquisition financing, project financing and pre-IPO financing mandates. She is frequently sought after by banks and corporations for her expertise in these areas.

    • She is an excellent pair of hands, and is very technical and very commercial.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • Charlotte Leung
    Charlotte Leung

    Charlotte Leung

    Charlotte Leung is active on syndicated lending matters and is also sought after for her expertise in leveraged and acquisition financing matters.

    • Her performance was marked by professionalism, adaptability and a collaborative spirit that added tangible value to our strategy.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Charlotte has an excellent client service spirit and effective coverage.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • She is technically very solid and has developed good client relations.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • Matthew Truman
    Matthew Truman

    Matthew Truman

    Matthew Truman advises corporates and private equity clients on various transactions. He offers expertise in acquisition finance and is called upon to handle financial restructuring matters.

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Ranked Individuals at Clifford Chance LLP (7)

China

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    Anthony Wang

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

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    Dauwood Malik

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

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    Maggie Lo

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

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    Charlotte Leung

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

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    Anthony Wang

    Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms)

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    Edith Leung

    Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms)

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