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- Frank Cui Zhe Linklaters6 Years Ranked
Howard Lam Latham & Watkins10 Years Ranked- Lisa Chung Slaughter and May15 Years Ranked
Olivia Ngan Sidley Austin4 Years Ranked- Victor Sim Norton Rose Fulbright4 Years Ranked
- David LamKing & Wood Mallesons
- Francis ChenJohnson Stokes & Master
- Michael SinnDeacons
Daniel Lau Ashurst6 Years Ranked
Eric Tan Ashurst3 Years Ranked
Kenneth Ching Baker McKenzie4 Years Ranked
Owen Chan Hogan Lovells International LLP17 Years Ranked- Samuel Chau Eversheds Sutherland6 Years Ranked
Simon Leung Baker McKenzie7 Years Ranked- Antony YungHowse Williams
- Jessica ZhouKing & Wood Mallesons
- Richard MazzochiKing & Wood Mallesons
- Alvin Wong Norton Rose Fulbright2 Years Ranked
Celia Zhou Freshfields4 Years Ranked
Charlotte Leung Clifford Chance2 Years Ranked- Dion YuJohnson Stokes & Master
- Erica WongDeacons
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Peter Haslam
Norton Rose Fulbright | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Senior Statespeople | 24 Years RankedPeter 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.
Eminent Practitioners
E Roger Lui
A&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 17 Years RankedRoger 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.
E Vicki LiuA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 21 Years RankedVicki 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.
Band 1
1 Anthony Wang
Clifford Chance | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedAnthony 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.
1 Baldwin Cheng
White & Case LLP | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedBaldwin 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.
Band 2
2 Cindy LoA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedCindy 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 Eugene ManWhite & Case LLP | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedEugene 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 Maggie Ng
Linklaters | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedMaggie Ng is well recognised 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.
Band 3
3 Bernard ChainLinklaters | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedBernard 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.
3 Daniel French
Freshfields | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedDaniel 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 Dauwood MalikClifford Chance | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedDauwood 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.
3 Maggie LoClifford Chance | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedMaggie 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.
3 Patrick WongA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedPatrick 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.
3 Sally Hung
Baker McKenzie | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedSally Hung has considerable expertise in structured finance and syndicated loan matters. Her clientele includes both commercial and investment banks.
Band 4
4 Frank Cui ZheLinklaters | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedFrank Cui heads the China banking practice from Linklaters' office in Hong Kong. He is building a strong practice advising on acquisition and leveraged finance. His expertise is highly sought after by Chinese and international banks.4 Howard Lam
Latham & Watkins | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedHoward Lam advises credit providers and banks on margin financing and private equity transactions as well as restructuring existing debt financing agreements.4 Lisa Chung
Slaughter and May | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedLisa 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.4 Olivia Ngan
Sidley Austin | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedOlivia 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.
4 Victor SimNorton Rose Fulbright | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedVictor Sim has a growing reputation, and shows particular strength in leveraged and acquisition finance. He represents both Chinese and international banks and financial institutions.- David LamKing & Wood Mallesons | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4
- Francis ChenJohnson Stokes & Master | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4
- Michael SinnDeacons | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4
Band 5
5 Daniel Lau
Ashurst | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedDaniel Lau is gaining a reputation in the finance sphere by offering a broad practice, covering real estate and project finance as well as syndicated loan transactions. He is particularly active on behalf of Chinese financial institutions and corporates.5 Eric TanAshurst | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedEric Tan is recognised for his strong rapport with financial institutions and corporations on both sides of the lending relationship. His recent work includes advising regional and international banks on offshore syndicated loans.5 Kenneth ChingBaker McKenzie | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedKenneth Ching is recognised for his growing practice, drawing praise from market sources. He has noteworthy experience in leveraged financing and refinancing transactions, and is regular mandated by banks and alternative credit providers.5 Owen Chan
Hogan Lovells International LLP | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 17 Years RankedOwen Chan leads Hogan Lovells' finance practice. He acts for international lenders, private equity funds and companies on property finance and structured finance matters.5 Samuel Chau
Eversheds Sutherland | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedSamuel Chau is experienced in advising both borrowers and lenders on sophisticated financing transactions, bringing to bear over 20 years' experience handling a diverse range of matters.
5 Simon LeungBaker McKenzie | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 7 Years RankedSimon Leung is a popular choice amongst Chinese banks and is singled out for his ability to advise on a wide range of financing matters, notably on sustainability-linked financings and syndicated loan facilities.
- Antony YungHowse Williams | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5
- Jessica ZhouKing & Wood Mallesons | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5
- Richard MazzochiKing & Wood Mallesons | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5
Up and Coming
U Alvin WongNorton Rose Fulbright | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedAlvin Wong is a rising star within the firm's banking and finance team. He maintains a busy practice advising on a range of bilateral and syndicated financing transactions, with a specialism in sustainability-linked loans and project infrastructure financings.
U Celia ZhouFreshfields | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Up and Coming | 4 Years RankedCelia 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.U Charlotte LeungClifford Chance | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedCharlotte Leung is active on syndicated lending matters and is also sought after for her expertise in leveraged and acquisition financing matters.
- Dion YuJohnson Stokes & Master | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Up and Coming
- Erica WongDeacons | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Up and Coming