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William Ku

Greater China Region 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms)

China

11 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

- Finance

- Capital markets

- Compliance advisory

- Corporate

- Debt capital markets

Career

William is a partner based in our Hong Kong office. William has extensive experience advising issuers, underwriters and corporate trustees on debt and equity-linked capital markets transactions across the Greater China region, including with respect to Renminbi denominated capital markets instruments. He has advised clients in relation to investment grade and high yield notes, convertible and exchangeable bonds, medium term note programmes, certificate of deposit programmes, hybrid securities and liability management exercises. He has experience across a range of industry sectors including energy, financial buyers, infrastructure & transport and real estate.

For additional information on William’s professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/w/william-ku

Chambers Review

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Chambers Greater China Region

Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms) - China

Band 3

Individual Editorial

William Ku is head of Herbert Smith Freehills' DCM team and is recognised for his focus on advising Chinese clients on debt issuances.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

William is truly experienced and reliable.
Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
William has in-depth knowledge and a high level of commercial awareness. He knows the market and DCM very well. He's accommodating to client requests and attentive to the issues.
Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

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