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Slaughter and May

Banking & Finance (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


Slaughter and May

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Provided by Slaughter and May

Slaughter and May has a premier banking and finance practice. The team advises on syndicated loan, acquisition and leveraged finance, project finance, real estate finance, corporate and investment grade lending, debt and equity, to certain funds finance (both under the Takeovers Code and in a private auction scenario).

The work is frequently complex and highly structured, involving sophisticated and tailored financing structures, documentation and security arrangements.

We practise English and Hong Kong law and provide US securities law capability for capital markets transactions in Hong Kong.

Our experience include:

  • OCBC on its HK$1.3 billion/CNH1.15 billion Sustainability-Linked Dual-Currency Fixed Rate Loan Facility to Shangri-La, being the first of its kind for the hospitality industry in Hong Kong
  • Link REIT on its HK$12 billion sustainability-linked loan facility, being the largest of its kind in the real estate sector and among REITs in Asia to-date
  • INEOS on three landmark joint ventures with SINOPEC for an aggregate value of US$7 billion
  • Xiamen Port Holding Group Co., Ltd as offeror on the certain funds financing entered into by its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary Shia Ning Shipping Company as borrower for the cash required for the US$288,000,000 privatisation and delisting from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange of Xiamen International Port Co., Ltd
  • S.F. Holding on its certain funds financing for the partial offer for Kerry Logistics

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance (International Firms) - China

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

The financing practice of Slaughter and May is well placed to advise major multinational corporates as borrowers, and also works with Chinese banks. It leverages off a strong M&A team to provide comprehensive advice on acquisition finance. The law firm also regularly advises on syndicated loan transactions and is adept in handling complex debt restructuring matters. Slaughter and May handles lending matters in the energy and natural resources sector both within the PRC and on outbound deals, also being active in the logistics sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Slaughter and May assisted CMB Wing Lung Bank as facility and security agent for a syndicate of lenders on granting term loan facilities of up to approximately HKD6.4 billion to Dragon Rider Development.

Strengths

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  • Slaughter and May is able to apply critical reasoning and think on its feet without being wedded to precedent.

    Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • They are very professional and the quality of service is very good. I'm very happy with their effort and advice.

    Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • Slaughter and May has a large team of lawyers available to effectively meet transaction deadlines while offering competitive rates. The S&M team is efficient and effective across loan transactions.

    Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Lisa Chung
    Band 4Lisa Chung

    Lisa Chung

    Lisa Chung heads Slaughter and May's financing practice. She is experienced in advising on a variety of banking transactions, including green and sustainability-linked loan facilities as well as project financing mandates.
    • She is great, very organised and also her team takes our advice quite well. She is able to communicate our needs to the lenders.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • Lisa is very attentive and detailed.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • I enjoy working with Lisa and find her very helpful and easy to deal with. She is very knowledgeable and impressive in front of the client team and third parties.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

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