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Sidley Austin LLP

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Sidley Austin LLP

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Banking & Finance (International Firms) - China

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

The banking and finance team at Sidley Austin is well-versed in covering a diverse range of finance work including royalty-backed financing, hybrid fund financing, syndicated loans and direct lending. The team is frequently mandated to advise regional financial institutions on transactions involving offshore centres including the British Virgin Islands. They have become the preferred choice of borrower counsel as they have a strong rapport among Mainland China-based real estate developers and investment trusts as well as clients from the life sciences sector.

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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin advised R-Bridge II Investment One, a subsidiary of CBC Group, on a USD40 million royalty-linked pre-IPO financing for Mirxes Holding Company.

Strengths

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  • They have deep legal knowledge, fast response times and thorough considerations from the perspective of client.

    Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • The Sidley team has lawyers with different backgrounds and styles who can work together to solve problems on a case-by-case basis.

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  • Sidley Austin have extensive experience in complex projects and have a good grasp of the overall structure of the project. They are always able to work efficiently and provide professional advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Olivia Ngan
    Olivia Ngan

    Olivia Ngan

    Olivia Ngan is experienced in handling cross-border transactions, particularly credit finance and real estate finance transactions. She focuses on representing borrowers and is often instructed by Chinese corporate borrowers.

    • Olivia possesses strong leadership, deep knowledge and always delivers quality advices and services. She is recommended without reservation.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Olivia is very familiar with banking and finance and is very experienced. Her logic is very clear too. She is incredibly very patient when answering our questions.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • I am so impressed by Olivia's professional knowledge, experience, market awareness, services quality, dedication and efficiency. She is an experienced negotiator, problem solver and friendly partner.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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Ranked Individuals at Sidley Austin LLP (1)

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    Olivia Ngan

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

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