Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Asia-Pacific Region

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has a pre-eminent practice with a strong reputation for the depth and breadth of its team, especially in Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong. The firm is able to advise on local law in those three locations, as well as providing US, Australian and English law expertise. The practice also offers substantial expertise for transactions involving India and Thailand. The firm is highly regarded for its aptitude in the areas of leveraged and acquisition finance and project finance, particularly in representing international banks. It has additional expertise across the region in real estate and aviation finance.

Notable practitioners

Anthony Wang and Andrew Hutchins are key contacts in Hong Kong and Singapore respectively, while Richard Gordon manages the practice in Australia. Yusuke Abe is a key contact in Tokyo.

Work Highlights

  • Clifford Chance advised the lenders on a back-leverage facility for Macquarie Asset Management for the acquisition of a Norwegian business.

Strengths

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