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Linklaters

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Global Guide 2026 : China

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Banking & Finance (International Firms) - China

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters' compact and highly regarded team advises on market-leading transactions. Its work spans a range of complex structured financings, the firm maintaining an especially strong reputation for leveraged and acquisition finance as well as syndicated loans. Linklaters acts for a prestigious list of international banks and financial institutions and offers experience covering a wide variety of markets including advising on matters related to the UK and the USA in addition to catering to clients across the Greater China region.

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Work Highlights

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  • The law firm advised the lead structuring banks on the acquisition financing for a consortium, comprising of Blackstone and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, on the acquisition of AirTrunk.

  • Linklaters acted for New World Development on the structuring and implementation of a financing transaction of approximately HKD88.2 billion.

Strengths

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  • The Linklaters lawyers understand the deep commercial logic and are able to draft in a very clear and precise way that makes complex issues easier to understand by layman.

    Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • They're very well-drilled in the process, they are very efficient and come back with very user-friendly material.

    Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • The firm has very deep understanding of commercial points, a measured approach during negotiation and excellent drafting skills. It doesn't lose sight of the big picture for the sake of minor matters.

    Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Frank Cui Zhe
    Frank Cui Zhe

    Frank Cui Zhe

    Frank Cui heads the China banking practice from Linklaters' office in Hong Kong. He is building a strong practice advising on acquisition and leveraged finance. His expertise is highly sought after by Chinese and international banks.

    • He is technically excellent. He manages his team well with great organisational skills. He has vision and insight on most commercial and difficult issues.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Frank is able to look deep into the underlying business and develop commercial and legal solutions suitable for a particular situation.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Frank is a well-respected veteran in the LBO field. His understanding of the commercial points, documentation structure as well as legal issues is profound and unparalleled in this market.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • Maggie Ng
    Maggie Ng

    Maggie Ng

    Maggie Ng is well recognised for dealing with cross-border transactions involving China, particularly syndicated and unsecured loans. Her client base includes financial institutions and credit funds as well as major corporate borrowers.

    • Maggie is very technical and guides us in more complex transactions.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Maggie is experienced and gives very solid advice.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • She is solid and professional.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • Bernard Chain
    Bernard Chain

    Bernard Chain

    Bernard Chain's recent practice involves advising PRC-based and international financial institutions and corporates on high profile equity and mezzanine finance. He also leads the firm's structured finance practice.

    • He is very proactive and has a good instinct about when to ring me up and discuss issues. He knows the risks that I am interested in and is very transparent too.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • He is commercial and practical. He leads a team that is well trained and highly efficient in providing comprehensive coverage on transactions.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Bernard is very commercial, experienced and creative in creating structures which are complex and demanding.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • Alessandro Nolet
    Alessandro Nolet

    Alessandro Nolet

    Alessandro Nolet is qualified in England and Wales, Italy and Hong Kong. He has particular experience advising international banks and other financial institutions on sponsor-backed leveraged financings.

    • Alex has demonstrated a client-first mentality. He really does invest in the relationship. He is a lawyer where I know if I have a problem, he would move mountains to do that for me.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • He's built a great team. He is able to manage large banking groups and get transactions done; seeing the bigger picture and identifying risks.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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Ranked Individuals at Linklaters (5)

China

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    Maggie Ng

    Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

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    Bernard Chain

    Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

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  • Profile image of Frank Cui Zhe

    Frank Cui Zhe

    Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

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  • Profile image of Frank Cui Zhe

    Frank Cui Zhe

    Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms)

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  • Profile image of Alessandro Nolet

    Alessandro Nolet

    Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms)

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