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Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Asia-Pacific Region

4
Band 4

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 in asset finance. Additionally, the firm handles a range of other finance work, including syndicated and term loans. The firm is also active in 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.

Work Highlights

Provided by Stephenson Harwood LLP

  • Stephenson Harwood advised OCBC Bank on its HKD211 million refinancing of Weave-Living – Mid-Levels.

  • Stephenson Harwood advised MUFG Bank on its JPY40 billion initial loan to State Bank of India, acting through its Tokyo branch, and the subsequent syndication of the facility.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Their responses are fast and provide answers to our questions, which is reassuring.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

They add value to deals because of their experience in handling such matters. The team are well versed in the requirements of the clients and very quick in responses, with commercial acumen as well.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global