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Matthew Bisley
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
2

Band 2

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

China

1 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Aviation: Finance

Asia-Pacific Region

12 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Asia-Pacific 2025
Greater China Region 2025

About

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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

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Chambers Global Guide

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

2
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 - Asia-Pacific Region

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Matthew Bisley is based in Shanghai and offers impressive experience in financing transactions and 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

He is well known as a pre-eminent finance lawyer in the China market.

Banking & Finance: Mainland China-based (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Matthew Bisley is a strong technical lawyer.

Aviation: Finance respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Matthew is a very good lawyer to work with. He is solid and very detailed, and seems to be very hands-on.

Aviation: Finance respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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