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Capital Markets: Derivatives & Structured Products (International Firms) - China

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What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance's Hong Kong-based derivatives and structured products team stands out for its work on regulatory developments, especially in relation to derivatives reform and legislation across the Asia-Pacific region, including the liberalisation of the Chinese markets. The team is highly knowledgeable regarding exchange-traded and OTC derivatives issues and is particularly noted for structured credit transactions and collar option financing. It is sought after by both international and domestic investment banks, private equity sponsors and funds.

Work Highlights

  • Clifford Chance advised Standard Chartered Bank as sole global coordinator and China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities, ING Bank N.V., Singapore Branch, MUFG Securities Asia, Natixis Hong Kong Branch and Standard Chartered Bank as joint bookrunners on The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation's second infrastructure loan-backed securities issuance.

Strengths

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The Clifford Chance team is technically-minded and experienced with nuanced issues, with significant depth of knowledge and experience at the senior ranks.

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They are technically very strong and very thorough and we feel very comfortable using them on very complicated matters because we have confidence that they cover all angles well.

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Notable Practitioners

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Francis Edwards
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Francis Edwards
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Francis Edwards leads the derivatives and structured finance practice in Greater China from Clifford Chance's base in Hong Kong. He is a noted adviser on structured debt issuances and OTC derivatives transactions.

He's a good operator and a nice guy who has been around a long time.

Francis is technically very sound and thorough in exploring the legal analysis and identifying solutions. He's responsive and able to get on calls at short notice.

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Terry Yang
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Terry Yang
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Terry Yang remains an experienced adviser on margin regulations and structured credit transactions, often acting for investment banks and financial institutions. He operates out of Clifford Chance's Hong Kong office.

Terry Yang is excellent, a 10/10 for me. He consistently offers top service.

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Francis Edwards
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Francis Edwards
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Terry Yang
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Terry Yang
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