Capital Markets: Securitisation (International Firms)
China
1 year ranked
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Michael Hardy
Greater China Region 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
Michael Hardy is a partner in the Hong Kong office of Latham & Watkins. He is the Head of Securitization – APAC and a member of the Structured Finance Practice.
Michael advises on a broad range of structured credit transactions (including public and private securitizations), derivatives, fund financings, and private credit transactions across APAC.
His clients include leading sponsors, banks, funds, and financial market infrastructures. He covers a wide spectrum of traditional and emerging asset classes. Michael regularly speaks at securitization and derivatives industry conferences, seminars, and meetings.
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Capital Markets: Securitisation (International Firms) - China
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Michael Hardy heads the firm’s APAC securitisation practice from its Hong Kong office, managing a broad range of securitisation and derivatives matters. He is especially noted for his expertise in structured credit transactions spanning diverse asset classes.
Strengths
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Michael is undaunted by complexity. He is a joy to work with, very commercial and very dedicated to his work.
Capital Markets: Securitisation (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionHe is technically excellent but also able to translate complex structuring concepts into a simplified discussion.
Capital Markets: Securitisation (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionMichael is in tune with global regulatory and commercial developments. He always takes a proactive stance on documentation and can anticipate potential issues.
Capital Markets: Securitisation (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
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