Banking & Finance

King & Wood Mallesons is commended for its work in China and often picked out as a firm of choice for PRC law advice. The firm is active advising PRC entities on their outbound investments, especially into the energy and natural resources sector. It is also known for assisting major multinational financial institutions and benefits from a notable Hong Kong finance practice which works closely with the Beijing office. The firm's pre-eminent Australian team has market-leading expertise across the board, including significant experience advising on major acquisitions and on asset and project-financing transactions.

"The team have a great balance of being very sound and technical while taking a pragmatic and commercial approach that helps drive great outcomes. They are absolutely top-rate and I couldn't recommend them enough. They always respond very quickly and nail the timing."

"Team members are extremely professional, responsive, and have demonstrated impressive drafting, negotiation and communication skills."

King & Wood Mallesons advised BGH Capital on an AUD370 million holdco financing for the takeover of Virtus Health and consequently documented and closed an AUD495 million first and second lien term loan B facilities to finance the takeover.

King & Wood Mallesons advised Chindata Group on a USD500 million refinancing loan transaction between  its Cayman holding company and a global syndicate led by two international banks.

The firm acted for Kestrel Coal and sponsors EMR Capital and Adaro on a USD860 million syndicated facility agreement.

Richard Mazzochi in Hong Kong, Stanley Zhou in Shanghai and Yuen-Yee Cho in Sydney are key contacts for this practice.