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- Alexander Aitken Herbert Smith Freehills15 Years Ranked
- Bernard Chain Linklaters4 Years Ranked
Cindy Lo A&O Shearman12 Years Ranked
Daniel French Freshfields9 Years Ranked- Dauwood Malik Clifford Chance11 Years Ranked
- Maggie Lo Clifford Chance13 Years Ranked
- Sally Hung Baker McKenzie11 Years Ranked
Vicki Liu A&O Shearman20 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Frank Cui Zhe Linklaters5 Years Ranked
- Howard Lam Latham & Watkins9 Years Ranked
- Lisa Chung Slaughter and May14 Years Ranked
Michael Sinn Deacons3 Years Ranked
Olivia Ngan Sidley Austin3 Years Ranked- Owen Chan Hogan Lovells International LLP16 Years Ranked
Patrick Wong A&O Shearman7 Years Ranked- Thomas Ng Freshfields9 Years Ranked
- David LamKing & Wood Mallesons
Band 5
Eric Tan Ashurst2 Years Ranked- Samuel Chau Eversheds Sutherland5 Years Ranked
- Antony YungHowse Williams
- Richard MazzochiKing & Wood Mallesons
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S Peter HaslamNorton Rose Fulbright | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 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.
Band 1
1 Anthony Wang
Clifford Chance | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 1 | 21 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)2025 | Band 1 | 14 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.
1 Roger Lui
A&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 1 | 16 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.
Band 2
2 Eugene ManWhite & Case LLP | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 2 | 10 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)2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedMaggie 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.
Band 3
3 Alexander Aitken
Herbert Smith Freehills | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedAlexander Aitken is an established lawyer who leads Herbert Smith Freehills' Asian finance team and is active in both Chinese and Indian financial markets. He has significant expertise in outbound matters relating to trade and project financing.3 Bernard ChainLinklaters | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 | 4 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 Cindy LoA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 | 12 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.3 Daniel French
Freshfields | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 | 9 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)2025 | Band 3 | 11 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)2025 | Band 3 | 13 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 Sally Hung
Baker McKenzie | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedSally Hung has considerable expertise in structured finance and syndicated loan matters. Her clientele includes both commercial and investment banks.3 Vicki LiuA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 | 20 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 4
4 Frank Cui ZheLinklaters | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 | 5 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 LamLatham & Watkins | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 | 9 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)2025 | Band 4 | 14 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 Michael SinnDeacons | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedMichael 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.4 Olivia Ngan
Sidley Austin | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 | 3 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 Owen Chan
Hogan Lovells International LLP | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 | 16 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.4 Patrick WongA&O Shearman | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 | 7 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.4 Thomas NgFreshfields | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedThomas Ng is Freshfields Asia's managing partner. He frequently acts for banks, institutional investors and corporations on project finances as well as leveraged and acquisition finance matters.
- David LamKing & Wood Mallesons | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4
Band 5
5 Eric Tan
Ashurst | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5 | 2 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 Samuel Chau
Eversheds Sutherland | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5 | 5 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.
- Antony YungHowse Williams | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5
- Richard MazzochiKing & Wood Mallesons | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5
Up and Coming
U Celia ZhouFreshfields | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Up and Coming | 3 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)2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedCharlotte Leung is active on syndicated lending matters and is also sought after for her expertise in leveraged and acquisition financing matters.
U Daniel LauAshurst | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Up and Coming | 5 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.U Kenneth ChingBaker McKenzie | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Up and Coming | 3 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.U Louise LeungHogan Lovells International LLP | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedLouise Leung acts routinely on a variety of financing and refinancing matters. She can also capably turn her hand to capital markets matters.
U Victor SimNorton Rose Fulbright | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Up and Coming | 3 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.- Jessica ZhouKing & Wood Mallesons | Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Up and Coming