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Matthew Bisley

Matthew Bisley

Greater China Region 2026

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A&O Shearman
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Ranked in 2 practice areas

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

China

5 years ranked

Aviation: Finance (International Firms)

China

13 years ranked

About

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Greater China Region

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.

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Chambers Greater China Region

Aviation: Finance (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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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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Strengths

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  • 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 Greater China Region

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