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Capital Markets: Securitisation (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China

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Linklaters has one of the leading derivatives, structured finance and securitisation practice teams in Asia. Our award-winning team works on the most innovative and market-leading transactions and continuously delivers solutions for structurally complex deals that help our clients navigate the ever-changing nature of financial regulation in Greater China and Asia. The Linklaters team have advised international banks and other major financial institutions on their complex Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR related matters, including advising the Shanghai Clearing House and a number of global banks on close out netting of derivatives transactions including amendment to ISDA, GMRA and other derivatives documentation.

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Capital Markets: Securitisation (International Firms) - China

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What the Team is Known For

Linklaters' deeply resourced structured finance and derivatives team boasts a strong bench advising on margin loans and QFII structures and is hugely influential in the OTC derivatives market. A prominent practice advising on regulatory developments pertaining to OTC clearing and exchange trading, it is also highly commended for its standout securitisation practice, which is most notably active in China and is a first port of call for advice on regulatory development. The team is active on cross-border loan repackaging and the issuance of repackaged notes, as well as advising on covered bonds. It commonly acts for relevant regulators, financial institutions and SOEs. Clients benefit from the firm's joint operation with Zhao Sheng Law Firm.

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Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation on its second collateralised loan obligation transaction, Bauhinia ILBS 2, advising on the issuance of USD423.3 million infrastructure loan-backed securities.

  • Linklaters advised Cinda International Asset Management on the issuance of tokenised repackaging notes backed by a portfolio of AAA-rated money market funds.

Strengths

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  • The team is responsive, smart, and on top of the latest regulatory developments and industry trends.

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  • The team is able to respond with high quality advice within a very short timeframe. The firm also has impressive bench strength and a number of high quality associates.

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  • Linklaters has solid and strong technical knowledge and the ability and willingness to match the client's tight timetable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Victor Wan
    Victor Wan

    Victor Wan

    Victor Wan has a distinguished reputation in the derivatives and securitisation space. He advises on a range of matters from his base in Linklaters' Hong Kong office, including cross-border margin loans and structuring securities packages.
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  • I-Ping Soong
    I-Ping Soong

    I-Ping Soong

    Soong I-Ping offers expert advice on regulatory aspects of derivatives and margin deals. Her expertise is highly sought after by a number of banks.

    • I-Ping is a very experienced derivative expert in Hong Kong and has a wealth of knowledge on regional matters too.

      Capital Markets: Securitisation (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • I-Ping is a stellar lawyer and is my only go-to, any time.

      Capital Markets: Securitisation (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • She is super smart and consistently provides excellent advice. Her work is always faultless.

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  • Stephen Song
    Stephen Song

    Stephen Song

    Stephen Song is an experienced adviser on margin loans and total return swaps. He often acts for syndicated and individual banking clients.

    • Stephan has good commercial sense and deep knowledge in the corporate equity derivatives business.

      Capital Markets: Securitisation (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • He is knowledgeable, persuasive, responsive and highly resourceful.

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    • Stephen is great; I find him very commercial.

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    Victor Wan

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    I-Ping Soong

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    Stephen Song

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    Victor Wan

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