Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Banking & Finance - Asia-Pacific Region
What the Team is Known For
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.
Strengths
The firm has market-leading technical capabilities, which it combines with an ability to work pragmatically with all stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
Work Highlights
King & Wood Mallesons advised Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal on a capital review and potential refinancing of its AUD3 billion senior and mezzanine debt.
Notable practitioners
Richard Mazzochi in Hong Kong, Stanley Zhou in Shanghai and Yuen-Yee Cho in Sydney are key contacts for this practice.