King & Wood Mallesons, Capital Markets: Derivatives & Structured Products (International Firms)

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As a leader in China's securities and capital markets, we provide cutting-edge legal advice

King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) was one of the first law firms approved to provide legal advice on securities transactions in China. We have a team of experienced lawyers who practise in frontier markets, providing clients with access to the source of “new world” capital through our global network. With unrivalled depth in Asia and as the only international law firm capable of practicing PRC law, we help our regional clients access global capital, and our global clients access Asian capital.

We are uniquely positioned with strength in China, the fastest-growing capital market in the world. We advise multinational companies, financial institutions and Chinese issuers on their A-share, H-share, red chip, ADR and GDR offerings. We also represent Chinese issuers and underwriters in their IPOs on the Shanghai, Shenzhen, Singapore, New York, NASDAQ, and Frankfurt stock exchanges. These projects span almost all sectors, including the largest and most complex transactions in each sector.

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Capital Markets: Securitisation (International Firms) - China

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

King & Wood Mallesons offers a strong securitisation practice, frequently acting for major clients on novel and complicated cross-border issuances, including international securitisation of PRC assets. It is also known for its robust derivatives and structured products expertise, advising clients on regulatory and transactional matters, including OTC derivatives transactions for both buyers and sellers. The team is noted for a particularly deep well of expertise relating to warrants. Clients benefit from its very strong Mainland China network and its pool of Australian experience. The team is frequently engaged by regulatory bodies, as well as Hong Kong and PRC securities firms and fund houses.

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Work Highlights

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The firm advised Mizuho Bank on regulatory issues relating to the offering of sustainability-linked derivatives in Hong Kong.
King & Wood Mallesons acted for ING Bank as the arranger for Shinhan Card's cross-border Korean social credit card securitisation transaction.

Strengths

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The team demonstrates technical excellence in structured products and derivatives. The partners are very strong technically and know the issues, and often the solutions, off the top of their heads.

Capital Markets: Securitisation (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

The team sets itself apart by its local knowledge, depth of resources and breadth of practice. They are familiar with the regulatory landscape and have developed solid relationships with regulators.

Capital Markets: Securitisation (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

The team demonstrates technical excellence in structured products and derivatives. The partners are very strong technically and know the issues, and often the solutions, off the top of their heads.

Capital Markets: Securitisation (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

The team sets itself apart by its local knowledge, depth of resources and breadth of practice. They are familiar with the regulatory landscape and have developed solid relationships with regulators.

Capital Markets: Securitisation (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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Minny Siu

Band 1

Minny Siu is the co-head of King & Wood Mallesons' derivatives and structured products team and is widely recognised for her adept handling of complex derivative and structured product mandates and for her noted warrants expertise.

We really value her experience and understanding of the Hong Kong and PRC regulatory landscape for structured products.

While Minny is one of the most renowned practitioners in the Hong Kong structured products and derivatives market, she is still very responsive and easy to approach.

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Richard Mazzochi

Band 2

Richard Mazzochi is co-leader of King & Wood Mallesons' Hong Kong derivatives team and advises on a range of derivatives and structured products issuances and transactions. He is also well regarded for handling regulatory issues and advising on changing regulatory regimes.

Richard is a key go-to person within KWM. He is very articulate and knowledgeable.

It is always enjoyable working with Richard, regardless of the matter at hand. You truly feel he is working together with you to solve a problem.

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Angus Sip

Band 4

Angus Sip is adept at advising on the issuance of various structured products and derivatives, whether for issuers, buyers and sellers, or arrangers. He is also noted for experience in securitisation-related matters, including those with innovative structures.

He has a good understanding of the market trends and is knowledgeable. He always works closely with us to come up with feasible ways for new projects so they work within the legal framework.

He has the ability to understand business intentions and needs. He can deal with complex issues and offer practical and commercial solutions.

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Andrew Fei

Up and Coming

Andrew Fei is a rising star with a solid structured finance and derivatives practice. He is noted for advising the ISDA on China netting and collateral opinions.

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