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The Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across China.

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Senior Statespeople
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    Peter Haslam
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years Ranked
    Peter Haslam heads Norton Rose Fulbright's Hong Kong banking and finance practice. He is a longstanding figure in the market who has notable expertise in banking transactions, including green finance and bilateral and syndicated lending.
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Band 1
  1. 1
    Anthony Wang
    Clifford Chance
    Clifford Chance | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Anthony Wang leads Clifford Chance's banking and finance team as a highly respected lawyer in the field. His multifaceted practice encompasses acquisition and syndicated financing as well as an impressive range of leveraged financing arrangements.
  2. Baldwin Cheng
    1
    Baldwin Cheng
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Baldwin Cheng is recognised to be a market-leading practitioner in credit finance. He advises banks, private equity firms and alternative credit providers on a variety of outbound transactions in the Asia region. He is also highly regarded for his expertise in leveraged and acquisition financing arrangements.
  3. Roger Lui
    1
    Roger Lui
    Allen & Overy
    Allen & Overy | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Roger Lui is well respected for his depth of expertise in the banking and finance sphere. He has a solid track record advising lenders and borrowers on corporate loans as well as real estate financing.
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Band 2
  1. Eugene Man
    2
    Eugene Man
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Eugene Man leads White & Case's Asia-Pacific banking team with noteworthy expertise in handling high-profile and complex deals, including corporate finance, leveraged finance and real estate finance mandates.
  2. 2
    Maggie Ng
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Maggie Ng is noted for dealing with cross-border transactions involving China, particularly syndicated and unsecured loans. Her client base includes financial institutions and credit funds as well as major corporate borrowers.
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Band 3
  1. Cindy Lo
    3
    Cindy Lo
    Allen & Overy
    Allen & Overy | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Cindy Lo routinely advises on acquisition financing and structured finance matters, and is also noteworthy for her specialism in cross-border transactions and PRC matters. She is well regarded for her expertise in multi-currency credit facilities.
  2. Daniel French
    3
    Daniel French
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Daniel French is experienced in handling a large range of transactions, including fund and leveraged finance matters, on behalf of both borrowers and sponsors. His clientele includes leading PE houses as well as Chinese corporates.
  3. 3
    Dauwood Malik
    Clifford Chance
    Clifford Chance | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Dauwood Malik's specialism lies in syndicated finance, with notable expertise in acquisition finance. He also receives attention from the market for his contributions to the regulatory landscape of syndicated loan markets in Asia.
  4. Matthias Schemuth
    3
    Matthias Schemuth
    DLA Piper Hong Kong
    DLA Piper Hong Kong | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Matthias Schemuth is frequently instructed by international and regional commercial banks on project finance as well as trade finance matters. He has particular expertise in financing in connection with the renewable energy and commodity finance spaces.
  5. 3
    Sally Hung
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    "She is a very efficient person, especially for those urgent transactions. She is very proactive in solving the problems encountered in banking transactions."
  6. Vicki Liu
    3
    Vicki Liu
    Allen & Overy
    Allen & Overy | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    Vicki Liu remains active in advising both borrowers and lenders on a variety of transactions. Aside from structured finance matters, she is also experienced in dealing with private credit transactions, including pre-IPO financings.
  7. Alexander Aitken
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4
  1. 4
    Bernard Chain
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Bernard Chain's recent practice involves advising PRC-based and international financial institutions and corporates on high-profile equity and mezzanine finance. He also leads the firm's structured finance practice.
  2. 4
    Lisa Chung
    Slaughter and May
    Slaughter and May | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
    Lisa Chung heads Slaughter and May's financing practice. She is experienced in advising on a variety of banking transactions, including green and sustainability-linked loan facilities as well as project financing mandates.
  3. 4
    Maggie Lo
    Clifford Chance
    Clifford Chance | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
    Maggie Lo is well versed in dealing with cross-border acquisition financing, project financing and pre-IPO financing mandates. She is frequently sought after by banks and corporations for her expertise in these areas.
  4. Olivia Ngan
    4
    Olivia Ngan
    Sidley Austin
    Sidley Austin | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Olivia Ngan is experienced in handling cross-border transactions, particularly credit finance and real estate finance transactions. She focuses on representing borrowers, and is often instructed by Chinese corporate borrowers.
  5. 4
    Owen Chan
    Hogan Lovells International LLP
    Hogan Lovells International LLP | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked
    Owen Chan leads Hogan Lovells' finance practice. He acts for international lenders, private equity funds and companies on property finance and structured finance matters.
  6. Patrick Wong
    4
    Patrick Wong
    Allen & Overy
    Allen & Overy | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    Patrick Wong acts for banks and credit providers in a range of transactions, covering cross-border lending and refinancing matters. His presence in fund financing is also acknowledged by market commentators.
  7. 4
    Thomas Ng
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
    Thomas Ng is Freshfields' Asia managing partner. He frequently acts for banks, institutional investors and corporations on project finances as well as leveraged and acquisition finance matters.
  8. Antony Yung
    Howse Williams | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 4
  9. David Lam
    King & Wood Mallesons | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 4
  10. Eric Tan
    Ashurst | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 4
  11. Howard Lam
    Latham & Watkins | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Band 4
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Up and Coming
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    Celia Zhou
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Celia Zhou is a counsel in Freshfields' finance department. She focuses on assisting borrowers, including corporates and private equity firms, with leveraged financing and investment-grade loan transactions.
  2. Michael Sinn
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    Michael Sinn
    Reed Smith Richards Butler
    Reed Smith Richards Butler | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Michael Sinn is deemed a rising star in the banking and finance space. He is sought after by both lenders and borrowers, including banks and listed companies, to act for them on syndicated and bilateral loan transactions.
  3. Daniel Lau
    Ashurst | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Up and Coming
  4. Jessica Zhou
    King & Wood Mallesons | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2024 | Up and Coming