LAWYER PROFILE

Matthew Bisley

Global 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Banking & Finance: Mainland China-based (International Firms)

China

2 years ranked

Aviation: Finance (International Firms)

China

1 year ranked

Aviation: Finance

Asia-Pacific Region

13 years ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

Matthew specialises in advising on banking and finance transactions including real estate finance, project finance, export credit finance, asset finance (including aviation and shipping) and general corporate finance.

He acts for leading Chinese and international banks, funds, leasing companies and corporates. He advises on both inbound financings into China by international clients as well as outbound financings by Chinese clients. Matthew has worked in the firm's Shanghai office since 2006. He speaks English and Mandarin Chinese.

Matthew has been ranked by Chambers Asia Pacific, Legal 500 and IFLR 1000 as one of leading individuals for Banking and Finance in China for many years.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Banking & Finance: Mainland China-based (International Firms) - China

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Matthew Bisley has vast experience advising international and regional clients on high-value transactions, especially acquisition and project financing. He is fluent in both English and Mandarin, being active in handling PRC-related financings.

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Aviation: Finance (International Firms) - China

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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Aviation: Finance - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Matthew Bisley is based in Shanghai and offers impressive experience in financing transactions, assisting a range of multinational lenders. In addition to aviation finance, he also utilises his experience on a range of financing transactions to assist clients.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Matthew is incredibly knowledgeable. He is exceptionally strong on the financial regulatory requirements in China. He's good at explaining these to to a non-Chinese company.
Banking & Finance: Mainland China-based (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide