Banking & Finance: International | Asia-Pacific

Baker McKenzie boasts a market-leading team renowned for providing expert advice on a diverse range of financing transactions, leveraging its extensive experience to advise prominent banks and financial institutions. The practice's areas of strength include acquisition and structured finance, and it is noted for its expertise in the financing of renewable power projects. The firm houses a considerable number of practitioners qualified in multiple jurisdictions and a deep bench of bengoshi also gives the firm a strong presence acting for clients on complex domestic matters.

White & Case boasts a respected debt finance practice that advises private equity sponsors, investment funds and financial institutions, including Japanese and international banks, and has particular strength in leveraged and acquisition finance. The team also represents clients in structured financing, restructuring and financial regulatory matters.

A&O Shearman is recognised for handling credit facilities and syndicated and mezzanine loans. The team is very experienced in handling multi-jurisdictional financings, often coordinating with colleagues in other offices in the region. The firm is also well known for advising on shipping finance matters, particularly those involving FLNG vessels. The firm's lawyers act for both borrowers and lenders, and have additional expertise in representing sponsors of energy projects.

Clifford Chance offers unparalleled knowledge in advising major banks, private equity sponsors and corporates on a wide range of financings. The practice covers negotiating revolving credit facilities, refinancing and acquisition financing, as well as offering services on syndicated and corporate loans. The law firm offers notable strength in asset finance, showing particular expertise in aircraft financings, and is also called upon regularly by major institutions to advise on a range of regulatory issues. The team leverages the support of colleagues in Hong Kong, New York and Singapore to advise on cross-border mandates.

K&L Gates offers a sought-after asset finance team with specialist knowledge of the aviation industry and extensive experience in JOLCO structures. The firm frequently advises leasing companies as well as financial institutions on cross-border financing deals, especially those involving the purchase or leasing of aircraft and aircraft parts. The team also assists with securities arrangements and is knowledgeable and experienced in handling rail, shipping and container finance transactions.

Milbank has a solid reputation for export credit financing but is also active in project finance across a range of sectors. The team demonstrates capabilities in infrastructure, mining, petrochemicals and renewable energy. The law firm is also known for its work on asset financing, with maritime finance being a specialism.

Norton Rose Fulbright advises renowned Japanese and international lenders and corporations on syndicated loans, refinancings and other facilities. The law firm is particularly active in asset finance in the shipping sector. The team also handles project finance relating to LNG carriers and other offshore projects, and undertakes infrastructure and mining-related matters.

Ropes & Gray offers a notable sponsor-side practice heavily involved in corporate and acquisition finance. The team advises financial institutions on LBOs, senior and mezzanine loans and refinancing transactions, and works closely with colleagues in China on cross-border deals.

Ashurst offers a prominent finance team commended for its expertise in project finance work. The law firm is regularly instructed by multinational lenders to assist with financing and restructuring matters. The team frequently advises on deals relating to renewable energy and infrastructure projects.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman is recognised for its ability to advise clients with regard to asset finance and leasing matters, most particularly in the aviation space. The team is highly conversant with JOLCO structures and additionally is a frequent adviser to clients on lease extensions and purchase and leaseback transactions.