Banking & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 1
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Chambers Review
White & Case LLP is recommended for its capabilities in leveraged acquisition finance, with significant expertise in syndicated loans and project finance. It has prominent teams in Greater China and Singapore, with additional strength in Japan, and often advises on cross-border financing relating to India, Indonesia and the Philippines. The firm is particularly popular among European and Asian banks and other financial institutions, and is capable of assisting clients with asset financing mandates. The team is often instructed on transactions relating to the transport, real estate and financial services sectors.
Head of Asia banking and restructuring Eugene Man, based in Hong Kong, is a key contact for clients. Alexander McMyn in Singapore and Zenya Onishi in Tokyo are also key figures within this team.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised Adani on the terms of the credit enhancement facilities of up to USD20 billion provided by TotalEnergies to ANIL in relation to Adani and TotalEnergies' partnership to create a green hydrogen ecosystem.
- White & Case represented SMBC, Mizuho Bank and Aozora Bank as mandated lead arrangers in connection with the senior secured facilities provided to an acquisition vehicle of Bain Capital Private Equity for its acquisition of Evident.
- White & Case advised the arrangers on the provision of up to USD295 million term loan facilities and an up to USD35 million revolving credit facility to a vehicle sponsored by CVC Capital Partners to finance part of the consideration for the acquisition of a controlling stake in Sajjan India.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are able to identify issues and address concerns from lenders. The analysis and views presented are balanced, and they are able to pull up a team of good lawyers who handle our case efficiently and effectively."
"Not only do they have a strong legal background, they have a good business sense and tried to find the right solution for parties involved in the deal."
"Their strength is the fact that they do a lot of sponsor work so have deep experience in that field."
"They are an excellent team, with excellent responsiveness and an excellent standard of advice."
"They are able to identify issues and address concerns from lenders. The analysis and views presented are balanced, and they are able to pull up a team of good lawyers who handle our case efficiently and effectively."
"Not only do they have a strong legal background, they have a good business sense and tried to find the right solution for parties involved in the deal."
"Their strength is the fact that they do a lot of sponsor work so have deep experience in that field."
"They are an excellent team, with excellent responsiveness and an excellent standard of advice."