Banking & Finance (PRC Firms) | Greater China Region

Fangda Partners houses a market-leading team with a well-integrated network of offices across China. The firm is well regarded for its broad range of services ranging from syndicated loans to cross-border term loan facilities. The firm is particularly noted for its expertise in domestic and international acquisition financing and non-recourse project financing. Fangda remains counsel of choice for a number of lenders and consortiums of borrowers, and advises on LBO financing and privatisation loan facilities. Additionally, Fangda has a solid aviation practice and is entrusted by airlines, leasing companies and banks with the leasing, sale and financing of aircraft.

Global Law Office has a solid reputation for handling high-profile cross-border work, including project finance and acquisition finance. The firm is a popular choice of counsel for banks and financial institutions arranging loan facilities, and receives regular mandates from Chinese policy banks on loans to overseas governments and entities. The team is experienced in advising on green finance matters involving water, waste treatment and solar power projects.

King & Wood Mallesons is a formidable market leader, advising on the full gamut of banking and aviation finance matters. The team offers extensive experience handling high-stakes structured finance, acquisition finance, project finance and syndicated loans. The firm's enviable client list includes a number of policy banks, commercial banks, development banks and investment banks. The team remains a popular choice for aviation finance matters, thanks to its wealth of experience representing a host of financial leasing companies and airlines. The firm utilises its global network to assist Chinese banks with cross-border transactions and foreign banks with local incorporation and issues involving the Shanghai Free Trade Zone.

Zhong Lun Law Firm is a market-leading financial services firm with extensive experience in and knowledge of the full spectrum of banking services, from handling term loan facilities to syndicated loan transactions. The team is active in cross-border financing, representing a variety of clients including domestic and foreign lenders, borrowers and sponsors. It is also adept at handling acquisition finance, project finance and real estate transactions. The team has further expertise in asset securitisation, aviation finance, banking compliance and fintech work.

DeHeng Law Offices represents investment banks, commercial banks and policy banks in a range of acquisition finance and project finance work. The firm remains the first port of call for state-owned financial institutions seeking up-to-date advice, and is especially skilled in handling loan facilities with cross-border elements. The team is well regarded for its proficiency in negotiating multicurrency credit facilities, and offers further expertise in financial and asset restructuring.

FenXun Partners houses a capable bench of PRC-qualified lawyers which benefits from being part of the Baker McKenzie network. The firm is notable for the strength of its banking and financial services offering, especially for cross-border financing mandates. The team is active on outbound project financing mandates for institutional lenders.

Han Kun Law Offices houses a highly rated team which is famed for its expertise in aircraft financing. The team boasts an impressive client base of major financial leasing companies, national airlines and banks. It is commended for its experience in a variety of complex financing issues, including leasing, acquisition finance and refinancing work, and further consolidates its leading position in the aviation finance sphere. The team is also active advising clients on establishing leasing entities and tax structures. The firm houses a leading northern China-based aviation finance team which serves airlines and aircraft leasing companies across the country.

Jingtian & Gongcheng is highly specialised in handling cross-border project finance and offshore SPV issues for high-profile domestic and overseas financial institutions and corporations. The firm offers a full raft of services in banking and finance, including syndicated and commercial loan facilities. The team is frequently mandated on financings related to acquisitions and real estate development projects, and provides additional advice on regulatory compliance.

Llinks Law Offices has a busy practice handling a range of matters including syndicated loans, project finance and general lending, and is particularly noted for its experience in handling outbound finance work. Its roster spans international and domestic banks, trust companies and other financial institutions. The team receives regular mandates on asset management issues and provides regulatory advice to banks and fund managers.

Dacheng Law Offices is widely acknowledged for its dedicated aviation finance practice and proves a popular choice for a range of leasing companies and domestic airlines. The team's scope of expertise spans delivery financing, refinancing, aircraft sale and purchase, and cross-border leasing transactions. The team is adept at advising on matters involving free trade zones, and also boasts a strong offering in cross-border financing and banking litigation. The team is also capable of handling acquisition financing matters.

East & Concord Partners is noted for its experience in handling financial regulatory issues involving banking, insurance and trust. Its areas of expertise also cover sovereign loans and financing facilities offered by China's policy banks. It counts major insurance groups and asset managers as its key clients.

AllBright Law Offices is noted for its ability to handle domestic financing work, including regular mandates from banks and financial institutions in the area of project finance. The team is also experienced in asset-backed securitisation work, and remains a key choice for trust and insurance companies that seek services in debt financing. The team is well placed to advise banks and financial institutions on the compliance aspects of their business operations. The team's expertise extends to aviation leasing and financing.

Commerce & Finance Law Offices (Tongshang) is well regarded for its broad offering in the banking and finance sector. The firm ably assists on domestic and cross-jurisdictional acquisition financing, project financing and asset financing. It is also active in syndicated loan transactions. Its client base includes commercial banks and policy banks.

Guantao Law Firm's diverse banking and finance practice encompasses fund formation, arrangement of loans and bond issuance. They stand out for their work on interbank loans, in which niche they have been retained by multiple major institutions.

Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm has a strong track record across the full spectrum of banking and finance matters. The team regularly advises on a range of loan transactions, including syndicated facilities, acquisition financing and other credit facilities. Its clientele includes commercial banks, policy banks and other financial institutions.

Merits & Tree Law Offices boasts a solid track record of financings, with a strong focus on project financing. It is proficient in handling cross-border syndicated loans, especially sought after by borrowers. Merits & Tree is frequently seen in the establishment of trusts and funds. The team counts major domestic and international banks, asset managers and insurance groups among its impressive clientele.

Shanghai Pacific Legal is recognised for its expertise in representing banks and syndicates of lenders across a range of financing structures, including term and revolving loan facilities. The firm also advises on project and asset financings. It is additionally noteworthy for its joint operation with Norton Rose Fulbright. Its client base includes domestic and international lenders.