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Patrick Phua

Patrick Phua

Greater China Region 2026

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Greater China Region

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Patrick Phua is the Asia head of our global loans and global markets practice in Asia.

With nearly 25 years of practice experience, Patrick advises clients spanning international banks, sovereign wealth funds, exchanges, securities houses, commodities and high frequency traders, state-owned enterprises and other major corporates.

Patrick has been recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific and Asia Pacific Legal 500 as a leading practitioner in the derivatives and regulatory market for almost a decade. He is actively involved in the development of many market infrastructure projects in Asia. He is a member of drafting groups tasked by various industry associations to prepare industry standard documentation.

Patrick is qualified in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia (New South Wales), England & Wales and Ireland.

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Capital Markets: Derivatives & Structured Products (International Firms) - China

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Patrick Phua leads the firm's PRC structured finance, derivatives and regulatory practice, splitting his time between the firm's Hong Kong and Beijing offices. He advises clients on the setting up of equity and fund derivatives platforms and OTC commodity derivatives clearing houses, as well as advising more broadly on structured products and total return swaps.

Strengths

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  • He delivers quality advice with technical precision and practical judgement. He is highly responsive, collaborative and has a clear understanding of both legal complexities and commercial priorities.

    Capital Markets: Derivatives & Structured Products (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
  • His understanding of the China PRC market and Asia more broadly is very strong. It's very practical advice.

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