Banking & Finance (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 4
Contact number
+852 2521 0551About
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
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. The firm's key clients include Link Asset Management Limited, Xiamen Port Holdings and China Power International Development.
Work Highlights
- Slaughter and May advised Link Asset Management on a sustainability-linked loan facility with 16 leading international, regional and local banks valued at HKD12 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has strong knowledge and understanding of the borrower's and lenders' requirements, both legally and commercially, which facilitated the smooth closing of the transaction."
"I am extremely impressed with their in-depth knowledge and expertise. They were able to provide us not only legal advice but also solutions to many business issues."
"The firm has strong knowledge and understanding of the borrower's and lenders' requirements, both legally and commercially, which facilitated the smooth closing of the transaction."
"I am extremely impressed with their in-depth knowledge and expertise. They were able to provide us not only legal advice but also solutions to many business issues."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Lisa is incredibly responsive, practical and thoughtful."
"Lisa is highly knowledgeable and an expert on the subject matter. She is always willing to assist us and provides us with very sound advice, in a very timely and comprehensive manner."