Banking & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 4
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper has an impressive China finance team with support from an extensive regional network, including notable finance groups in Thailand and Singapore. It is well regarded for its expertise in a range of cross-border deals, including acquisition finance, project finance and syndicated lending. It regularly advises on outbound investments from Mainland China, with particular activity in the energy, TMT and insurance sectors. The firm also acts for a range of major lenders, including major Chinese institutional banks and multinational banks.
Paul Lee is a key contact in Hong Kong. Waranon Vanichprapa is a key contact in Bangkok.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper acted for Bank of China as lender's counsel on a CNY2.63 billion transferable syndicated term loan facility to ND Paper Malaysia.
- DLA Piper acted for Asian Development Bank on granting financing to Ngern Tid Lor Public Company for sub-lending to rural women and agribusiness micro, small and medium-sized enterprises project in Thailand.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are able to give a comprehensive assessment of the key risk factors within a quick turnaround time. They also possess a broad range of expertise across multiple products."
"With DLA Piper's guidance, the deal was completed smoothly and within the target timeframe. The team is also conscious of our commercial considerations and provides pragmatic advice."
"They are able to give a comprehensive assessment of the key risk factors within a quick turnaround time. They also possess a broad range of expertise across multiple products."
"With DLA Piper's guidance, the deal was completed smoothly and within the target timeframe. The team is also conscious of our commercial considerations and provides pragmatic advice."