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Stephenson Harwood’s banking and finance group constitutes a core part of the firm’s work. The team is highly regarded by clients for its excellence, broad experience and versatility, and are well-positioned to provide international and domestic clients with the commercially focused legal services that they require.

The team acts for many leading local and international banks, investment companies, other corporates, lessors, funds and other stakeholders on challenging transactions which often involve novel instruments or structures. The team has experience advising on high-stakes financial dispute, including LIBOR and FX related investigations and sanctions issues, and finance related disputes in High Court and arbitrations.

When Stephenson Harwood was founded in 1875 one of our first clients was the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. This relationship still holds true today.

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Banking & Finance - Asia-Pacific Region

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What the Team is Known For

Stephenson Harwood has an established financing team that advises both lenders and borrowers out of its offices in Singapore and Hong Kong. It is especially noted for its expertise in trade and receivables financing and asset finance. Additionally, the firm handles a range of other finance work including syndicated and term loans. The firm is also active on India-related financings, coordinating advice predominantly from the Singapore and London offices.

Notable practitioners

Katherine Liu is a key contact in Hong Kong. Singapore-based Gregory Xu is a key contact within the India practice.

Members

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Gregory Xu

Mark Reed