The banking & finance team at China-based international firm Fangda Partners is headed by Stanley Chen in Shanghai, often representing large, international banks as well as private equity funds, asset managers and finance companies. Xie Zheng offers M&A, insolvency, and restructuring advice as part of his banking and finance practice, and has additional experience in labour and employment matters. Harry Xu pairs finance expertise with general corporate experience to advise a range of financial institutions. For acquisition and project finance, Joyce Zhou is recommended.
Banking and finance: PRC firms in China
Fangda Partners
Responsables de la pratique:
Stanley Chen
Autres avocats clés:
Maria Wang, Joyce Zhou, Harry Xu; Zheng Xie
Principaux clients
Bank of China
The Export-Import Bank of China
China Development Bank
China Construction Bank
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
Ping An Bank
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
China Merchant Bank
JP Morgan
Citibank
Deutsche Bank
HSBC
Standard Chartered Bank
DBS Bank Limited
OCBC Bank
SEB
DNB Bank ASA
Nordea Bank
Banco de Santander
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Wing Lung Bank
Shanghai Electrics
Boyu Capital
CVC Capital
TPG
GE Capital
Alibaba Group Holding Limited
Warburg Pincus
Morgan Stanley
CITIC Capital
Oaktree
China Minsheng Financial Holding Corporation
Chong Hing Bank
ICBC International Holdings Limited
Charoen Pokphand Group
Maybank
Loyal Valley Capital
GLP Capital
Principaux dossiers
Global Law Office
Global Law Office's comprehensive banking and finance offering covers onshore, offshore and cross-border financial works, working with Chinese banks, international commercial and investment banks, and multinational financial organisations. Acquisition and project finance specialist Lawrence Lin is also noted for his aircraft and shipping finance work. Lin co-heads the team with Xin Zhang, whose practice involves syndicated loans, structured trade financing, and export credit loans. The team has particular experience of ESG and green financing. Companies in the telecommunications, medical, high-technology and new energy sectors seek out May Liu, while Miller Wang regularly handles financial leasing matters. Yalin Li combines banking and finance experience with corporate, acquisitions, and dispute resolution work.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lawrence Lin; Xin Zhang
Autres avocats clés:
May Liu, Minghao Xu, Kunlin Wang, Lujun Hou, Yalin Li
Les références
‘The team keeps abreast of the latest regulatory developments and is one of the few law firms that can provide regulatory interpretations first.’
Principaux clients
The Export-Import Bank of China
IFC
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
DBS Bank
ING Bank N.V., London Branch
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
African Development Bank
Huaxia Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
China CITIC Bank International Limited
Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. Shenzhen Branch
Principaux dossiers
- Acted as The Export-Import Bank of China (the Lender)’s PRC counsel in an overseas investment loan of up to the amount of US$324,010,000.
- Acted as the PRC counsel to the deal for IFC’s second tranche lending to New China Water (Nanjing) Renewable Resources Investment Co., Ltd.
- Advised Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited and DBS Bank Ltd. as mandated lead arrangers in a Secured Loan Facility of up to US$300,000,000 to Xiang L5 HK International Ship Lease Co., Limited, Xiang L6 HK International Ship Lease Co., Limited and Xiang L7 HK International Ship Lease Co., Limited.
JunHe LLP
Noted for ‘its in-depth understanding of the industry, excellent legal service capabilities and broad international vision’, the banking and finance team at JunHe LLP is particularly recommended for its work on bilateral and syndicated loans. Its clients include Chinese and foreign-funded banks active in the PRC market, handling acquisition and leveraged finance matters involving offshore and onshore assets. Nelson Zhou and David Liu co-head the team from Shanghai. Zhou, praised for his 'extraordinary insight, keen business sense and rich industry experience', has experience spanning real estate financing, structured finance, and regulatory matters concerning financial technology companies, while Liu is a go-to for foreign banks in their strategic cooperation with PRC banks.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nelson Zhou; David Liu
Autres avocats clés:
Juyi Lu; Gavin Wang; Benson Cui; Jianwei Yang; Vincent Yuan; Jingbo Zhou
Les références
‘Jun He Law Firm has provided our company with legal support in various aspects including banking business and operations. With its in-depth understanding and forward-looking considerations in the banking industry, it has provided us with constructive legal support.’
‘The team is known for their very long term and broad experience in banking and finance, handling all kinds of transactions in this area, and the consistency in their work quality. This experience and consistency make them a trusted advisor in banking and finance. ’
‘One of the best bank-side teams for acquisition financing in China.’
Principaux clients
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd.
Blackstone
KKR
China CITIC Bank Co., Ltd. Shanghai Branch
HSBC
CLSA Limited
Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. Shanghai Branch
CIMC Camelopardalis Limited
Agricultural Bank Financial Assets Investment Co., Ltd
Shanghai Bailian Group Co., Ltd.
PAG IV Holding II (HK) Limited
The Export-Import Bank of China Tianjin Branch
Principaux dossiers
King & Wood Mallesons
The banking and finance team at King & Wood Mallesons works with domestic and foreign banks, state-owned enterprises, private businesses, and foreign investment companies. Its expertise spans aircraft financing, structured finance, and restructuring, working collaboratively with the firm's capital markets and M&A experts to offer 'a strong ability to solve comprehensive problems'. Ma Feng co-heads the team from Beijing, particularly noted for his strength in aviation financing matters, also a focus of Ling Wang, while Stanley Zhou co-heads from Shanghai. Also in Shanghai, Stella Wang specialises in structured financing transactions. The team has notable experience of financial technology, including the relevant regulatory authorities, and often handles market-leading ESG finance matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ma Feng; Stanley Zhou
Autres avocats clés:
Ling Wang; Stella Wang
Les références
‘The team has a good service attitude and high efficiency. The partners are responsible, have a regulatory background, and have a deep understanding of the banking and payment industries. Different teams can collaborate efficiently and have a strong ability to solve comprehensive problems.’
‘The team’s superb understanding of the law and their perseverance enable them to always solve complex cases with ease, making them an outstanding team of lawyers.’
Principaux clients
The Export-Import Bank of China
HSBC Bank
Bank of East Asia China Limited
BNP Paribas (China) Limited
BASF SE
China Citic Bank
Bank of China
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
Standard Chartered Bank
China Electric Power Equipment and Technology Co., Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Syndicate on its financing to Project PTO(Philippine Third Operator）
- Advised China Electric Power Equipment and Technology Co., Ltd. in financing of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure System of CET
- Advised BASF on the RMB 40 billion syndicated bank term loan facility for its Verbund site in Zhanjiang
Zhong Lun Law Firm
The 'very efficient and professional' banking and finance team at Zhong Lun Law Firm supports clients in the structuring of financial products, and prevention of financial risks through its experience of regulatory frameworks and market activity. Clients include both large-scale domestic and international banks, and non-banking financial institutions including funds, trusts, and payment companies. Within the team, Zhisong He heads the financial services sector practice, with Ting Yuan at the helm of the banking and finances industry group and Li Zhang taking the lead in financial innovation and fintech. Borong Liu is noted for his securitisation work, and Dongyue Chen 'has rich practical experience' advising major Chinese financial organisations in their cross-border financing transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zhiisong He; Ting Yuan; Li Zhang
Autres avocats clés:
Min Min; Dongyue Chen
Les références
‘They have a good understanding of the relevant approvals of the Chinese government in the financing field and can provide clear opinions. Very efficient and professional in drafting financing agreements.’
‘Chen Dongyue is very familiar with the relevant approvals of the Chinese government in the field of financing and can provide clear opinions. He is very efficient and professional in drafting financing agreements.’
‘The service quality is high, the professionalism is strong, the feedback is fast, the teamwork is pleasant, the communication is smooth, the partners personally control the progress of the project and the key points and difficulties, can consider the business needs of the customers, and make business-logical judgments from the perspective of the customers.’
Principaux clients
Beijing Branch of China Great Wall Asset Management Co., Ltd.
China Yto Group Finance Co., Ltd.
CHONGQING PELLETS BIOTECH CO. LTD
Siemens Financial Services GmbH
China Trust Commercial Bank Co., Ltd.
Agricultural Bank of China Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
CCCC Finance Leasing Co., Ltd.
Guotai Junan Securities Co., Ltd.
Haitong Securities Co., Ltd.
CITIC Financial Management Co., Ltd.
Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Yankuang Finance Leasing Co., Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Beijing Branch of China Great Wall Asset Management Co., Ltd to recover distressed debts from Luowa Group.
- Issuing a legal opinion on the opening of capital and current accounts of the wholly-owned subsidiary in France of CHONGQING PELLETS BIOTECH CO. LTD.
- Acting as leading counsel for China Huarong Shipping Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. on financial lease of four (4) 170000 DWT bulk carriers.
AllBright Law Offices
AllBright Law Offices 'has long provided stable and leading professional support in the financial services field', experienced in cross-border investment and financing compliance projects, business recovery projects, and bank mortgage business compliance. It has particular expertise regarding trust asset management projects. Bin Sheng heads the team from Shanghai, also the base for Wenlong Zou, praised for his 'accurate grasp of policies' and 'efficient service,' and Menghan Zou, whose practice focuses on supporting commercial banks both within China and overseas.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bin Sheng
Autres avocats clés:
Menghan Zou; Wenlong Zou; Hanhua Zhao; Min Xu; Hui Xu
Les références
‘This team has long provided stable and leading professional support in the financial services field. It is crucial to have a team that can provide securities firms with precise policy support and services in the changing market in 2023 and 2024.’
‘Among the lawyers we have worked with, Attorney Zou Wenlong is the most impressive in terms of professionalism and service level. He is the best among the lawyers we have worked with in terms of accurate grasp of policies, efficient service, and effective quality assurance of materials.’
‘The team has formed a fixed lawyer group consisting of the senior partner of the law firm as the leader, partner lawyers, lead lawyers, paralegals and administrative support staff. The lawyers at all levels are responsible for clear business, and the connection with banking institutions is efficient and effective.’
Principaux clients
Bank of China Limited Shanghai Branch
Shanghai Hongkou District Financial Work Bureau
Bank of East Asia (China) Limited
SAIC Motor Finance Co., Ltd.
Fullgoal Fund Management Limited
Shanghai Lianhe Investment Co. Ltd.
Shandong Luye Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
Dongyang City Construction Investment Group Co., Ltd.
Hangzhou Business and Tourism Group Co., Ltd.
Anhui Cultural Industry Investment Private Fund Management Co., Ltd.
Hefei Ruicheng Private Equity Fund Management Co., Ltd.
Renjie Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
Northern International Trust Co. Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
Dacheng
Dacheng has longstanding experience of the banking and finance sector, advising banks, financial institutions, and regulators in their needs spanning syndicated loans, cross-border loans, insolvency, and trust and asset management plans. The team continues to act as the preferred PRC firm for Dentons, and operates from over 50 offices across China. Leo Zhou is a go-to in Guangzhou for cross-border finance expertise, while in Beijing Yao Zhou handles structured and asset finance. Lin Zhang, in Hangzhou, is particularly experienced in construction and real estate financing matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yunwang Ping; Xinsheng Wang; Libei Wu; Zilong Wang; Wei Zhang; Jian Geng
Principaux clients
Sany Auto Finance Co., Ltd.
Beijing China Auto Rental Co., Ltd.
Wuhan Weineng Battery Assets Co., Ltd.
Hangzhou Hi Tech Financial Investment HoldingGroup Co., Ltd.
National Chemistry Financial Leasing(Tianjin) Co.,Ltd
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Co Ltd
The Export-Import Bank of China, Tianjin Branch
Bank of Communications Co., Ltd.
China Everbright Bank Co., Ltd., Tianjin branch
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Sany Auto Finance Co., Ltd. to successfully issue SAN YI 2024-1 Retail Auto Loan Asset-Backed Securities, which was the first construction machinery class personal automortgage ABS product
- Assisting the Red Lion Indonesia East Canada Phase I RMB 2.15 billion Syndicate Project of the Zhejiang Branch of the Export Import Bank of China
- Provided legal advice on agreement review and data compliance for China Merchants Bank’s application to become an Amazon payment service provider
DeHeng Law Offices
The banking and finance offering from DeHeng Law Offices is sought after for its work in high-value project finance and acquisition matters. It regularly acts as lead counsel on cross border matters, leveraging extensive experience in off- and on-shore financing to advise both domestic and international clients. Practice co-head Zhang Xu, based in Beijing, has notable experience of interbank credits and sovereign lending, while co-head Ma Kai has expertise spanning the energy, technology, and infrastructure markets. Also in Beijing, Sisi Shen focuses on offshore, onshore, and real estate financing.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zhang Xu; Ma Kai
Autres avocats clés:
Sisi Shen
Principaux clients
China Development Bank
China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited
Nanyang Commercial Bank (China) Limited
Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited
Agricultural Bank of China
Bank of Communications
Bank of China
ACE INVESTMENT FUND III LP
China Huarong Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited Vientiane Branch
Beijing Capital Group Co., Ltd.
ABC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Everbright Financial Leasing Company
BOB Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
China Southern Airlines Company Limited
Zhejiang Loong Airlines Co., Ltd.
China Express Airlines Co., Ltd.
Okay Airways Company Limited
China Central Longhao Airlines co., Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Acting as the lead counsel and PRC counsel in this RMB 280,000,000 working capital loan advanced by the Client to Taicang Harbour Golden Concord Electric-power Generation Co., Ltd..
FenXun Partners
FenXun Partners works as part of an international network as a joint operation with Baker McKenzie, and therefore works collaboratively with colleagues in Hong Kong, Singapore, New York and London to support its large, often high-profile, banking clients. Areas of expertise for the team include onshore and cross border loan transactions, and advice on financial structures. Shirley Wang leads the team from Beijing, combining financing transactional expertise with work in debt capital markets and asset management. Also in Beijing, Grace Chen is a go-to for transactions in the power, mining, and renewable energy spaces.
Responsables de la pratique:
Shirley Wang
Autres avocats clés:
Grace Chen
Principaux clients
China Development Bank
The Export-Import Bank of China NoIndustrial and Commercial Bank of China
China Minsheng Banking Corp., Ltd.
China International Capital Corporation Limited
Bank of China Ltd.
China Construction Bank Corporation Sydney Branch
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Ping An Bank Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (China) Limited
China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited
Industrial Bank Co., Ltd.
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited
CIMB Bank Shanghai Branch
Siam Commercial Bank Shanghai Branch
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
Standard Chartered Bank
Guangzhou Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Huarong Ronde Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Huixin I Fund, L.P.
Principaux dossiers
- Acted as the PRC counsel and the leading counsel representing a commercial bank (as the lender) for cross-border syndicated loans to an offshore company (as the borrower) to support a cement project in Uzbekistan.
- Acted as the PRC counsel and the leading counsel representing China Development Bank Zhejiang Branch (as the lead arranger and lender) for a syndicated loan to a Indonesian company (as the borrower, a subsidiary of Zhenshi Holding Group) to support the construction of a nickel metal production line in Indonesia
- Acted as the PRC counsel and the leading counsel representing of China Development Bank Ningbo Branch for the amendments to the cross-border loans to PIRAEUS CONTAINERTERMINAL S.A.
Guantao Law Firm
Headquartered in Beijing, Guantao Law Firm fields a banking and finance team with expertise supporting commercial, policy, co-operative and foreign funded banks alongside non-bank financial institutions. Its alliance with Ashurst bolsters the team's international reach. Team head Weihong Tan advises a number of state-owned banks, asset management companies, and insurance companies, and provides both advisory and litigation support. Carl Liu is sought after for wealth management matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Weihong Tan
Autres avocats clés:
Liqiu Lyu; Ying Yin; Carl Liu
Principaux clients
China Development Bank, Ningxia Branch
China Insurance Investment Co., Ltd.
China Life Investment Management Co., Ltd.
Beijing New Journey Health Technology Group Co., Ltd.
Bank of Dalian Co., Ltd
Shenzhen Central District Sub-branch of Bank of China
China Jingu International Trust Co., LTD.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised China Life Investment-Caohejing Industrial Park on equity investment plan II in Shanghai Caohejing Hi-Tech Park Development Corp.
- Advised on the issuance of Bank of Dalian Co., Ltd 2023 Undated Additional Tier 1 Capital Bonds
- Advised China Development Bank Ningxia Branch on Jereh Gas Kuwait Crude Oil Company North Branch Jurassic Production Facility Phase 5 Construction Project
Han Kun Law Offices
The banking and finance team at Han Kun Law Offices is experienced working with international and foreign-funded banks, and offers stand-out regulatory expertise. Clients praise the team's 'very deep market knowledge and vast experience in aviation financing', a particular area of expertise, and it is additionally noted for its work with financial technology. Shu Wang co-heads the team from Beijing, often advising international banks on PRC compliance matters, while co-head Rong Fang is particularly sought out for infrastructure advice, and Yin Ge, Shanghai co-head, is experienced in asset management.
Responsables de la pratique:
Shu Wang; Rong Fang; Yin Ge
Autres avocats clés:
Tiecheng Yang; Zhu Jun; Yi Ding; Sherry Si
Les références
‘The team has extensive project experience and demonstrates strong business knowledge in both communication with clients and banks, and is able to provide solutions that satisfy all parties involved in the project (in different legal jurisdictions). Partners are highly involved in the project, and the team can work closely with other teams in the firm (M&A, litigation, etc.) to provide efficient services to clients.’
‘Tang Jun provides very timely responses and feedback, with rich project experience, very familiar with the focus and internal processes of foreign banks or Chinese banks. He also has a deep understanding of customer demands and can provide effective solutions in the shortest time.’
‘The team has a very deep market knowledge and vast experience in aviation financing’
Principaux clients
Standard Chartered Bank
AIBANK
United Overseas Bank (China) Ltd.
Webank
XWBank
Source Code Capital
Crédit Agricole CIB (China) Limited
Tradeweb Markets LLC
AerCap
SMBC Aviation
Air Lease Corporation
AVOLON
BOC Aviation
Aviation Capital Group
Jackson Square Aviation
Carlyle Aviation Partners
Castlelake
Macquarie AirFinance
Nordic Aviation Capital
Merx Aviation
Aviator Capital
High Ridge Aviation
ICBC Leasing
BOCOMM Leasing
CDB Aviation
CES Leasing
CMB Leasing
China Southern Air Leasing
CALC
ABC Leasing
Kunlun Financial Leasing
AerDragon
Huarong Financial Leasing
Air China
China Eastern Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
Spring Airlines
China Development Bank
CEXIM
Standard Chartered Bank
BOC Hong Kong
State Power Investment Group Jiangsu Power Co., Ltd.
Youchao Housing Rental (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Zhangjiang Group
Jiangsu Communications Holdings Co., Ltd.
Gezhouba Group Transportation Inverstment Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Expressway Co., Ltd.
Xinghe Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
State Power Investment Group Aluminum Power Investment Co., Ltd.
State Power Investment Group Hainan New Energy Investment Co., Ltd.
Pingan Trust Co., Ltd
Taikang Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Sunshine Life Insurance Corporation Limited
Taiping Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
China Pacific Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Huatai Securities (Shanghai) Asset Management Co., Ltd
ICBC Credit Suisse Asset Management Co., Ltd.
CITIC Securities Co., Ltd.
China Resources Land Limited
CCCC Investment Company Ltd.
Shenzhen Fengtai E-commerce Industrial Park Asset Management Co., Ltd
BLOGIS Holdings Limited
China International Capital Corporation Limited
DNE Group and Shanghai Lingang Economic Development (Group) Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Communications Investment Group Co., Ltd.
Everbright Securities Co., Ltd.
Pingan Securities Co., Ltd.
Zhongtai Securities Co., Ltd.
Huatai United Securities Co., Ltd.
China Metallurgical Group Corporation
New China Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Everbright Xinglong Trust Investment Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Yixin Financing Lease Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Jingzheng Commercial Factoring Co., Ltd.
Jihui Information Service Co., Ltd.
State Power Investment Group Jiangsu Power Co., Ltd.
Youchao Housing Rental (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Zhangjiang Group
Jiangsu Communications Holdings Co., Ltd.
Gezhouba Group Transportation Inverstment Co., Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented BOCOM Leasing in reaching a debt-to-equity swap agreement with HNA Holding in settling the outstanding debt owned by HNA Holding and its subsidiaries to BOCOM Leasing
- Advised and represented Tradeweb’s participation in Swap Connect
- Represented Aercap in reaching a debt-to-equity swap agreement with HNA Holding in settling the outstanding debt owned by HNA Holding and its subsidiaries to Aercap
Jingtian & Gongcheng
The team at Jingtian & Gongcheng 'has extensive experience in the banking and finance sector', often handling multi-currency and multi-jurisdictional transactions including syndicated loans, commercial loans, structured finance, and private banking business. It has increasing expertise regarding aviation finance, trust financing, and providing risk management support to financial institutions. Jiejiang Wu, as head of the banking and finance team, represents banks, direct lending funds, trusts, and clearing houses from the team's base in Beijing. Also in Beijing, Guobing Ren is a go-to for asset management.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jiejiang Wu
Autres avocats clés:
Zhirong Zheng; Guobing Ren; Hongjiu Zhang; Zhang Lei
Les références
‘The Jingtian & Gongcheng team has extensive experience in the banking and finance sector, and provides timely and efficient feedback, providing great value for money.’
‘Attorney Zhang Lei has extensive experience in banking and financial projects. He is good at considering issues from a business perspective and can solve problems creatively. He is highly recommended.’
Principaux clients
Euroclear Bank
JP Morgan
MUFG
Standard Chartered Bank
Bank of China
Industrial Bank Co., Ltd.
CITIC Group Corporation
CHINA CITIC BANK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
The Export and Import Bank of China
Bank of Beijing
Im-Ex Bank of China
Bank of Communications, Beijing Branch
CITIC Bank
POSTAL SAVINGS BANK OF CHINA
BANK OF CHINA
Scotia Bank
Postal Savings Bank of China Co., Ltd.
Evergrowing Bank Co., Ltd.
China Deveopment Bank
The Export-Import Bank of China
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
China Minsheng Banking Corporation
Bank of China Wealth Management Co., Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Beijing Energy International Holding Co., Ltd. on USD500 million green syndicated loan.
- Advised CEXIM on offering no more than CNY1.46 billion term loan to Long Wah Investment Limited.
- Syndication led by BoComm provides financing to Shui On Land.
Hai Run Law Firm
Fielding a team of sector experts, Hai Run Law Firm's banking and finance practice handles loans, financing, debt restructuring and financial leasing alongside insurance, trust, and venture capital work. Team head, senior partner, and firm founder Jinlong Zhou advises banks including state-owned and commercial from Beijing, while Huanwei Zhang is sought after for asset management matters and Jianfeng Yu combines expertise in financial services, arbitration, and litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jinlong Zhou
Autres avocats clés:
Huanwei Zhang; Mei Fang; Jianfeng Yu
Principaux clients
China Nuclear Investment Co., Ltd.
Beijing Capital Futures Co., Ltd.
ABC International Business Management Co., Ltd.
Agricultural Bank of China
A Large State-Owned Enterprise
Xuanwu Subbranch of Agricultural Bank of China
The Export-Import Bank of China
Huabao Trust Co., Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for ABC International Business Management Co., Ltd. Contract Dispute
- Acting for Agricultural Bank of China Limited in suing a company in Jiangsu Province, Huang Mou and others in a contract dispute
- Advising CITIC Trust Co., Ltd. and Tianjin Sunac Congjing Real Estate Co. , Sunac Real Estate Group Co. LTD in an asset income right transfer and repurchase contract disputes
HHP Attorneys-At-Law
HHP Attorneys-At-Law's banking and finance practice supports a diverse client base of banks, trust companies, securities firms and private equity funds, with specialist expertise regarding acquisition loans, dispute resolution, and asset management. In Shanghai, team co-head Jingdong XU is noted for his expertise in financial real estate mergers and acquisitions, while co-head Jun He focuses his practice on the structuring and negotiating of complex financing agreements.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jingdong Xu; Jun He
Autres avocats clés:
Qian Ma; Yakun Lu
Principaux clients
Aijian Trust
Aijian Assets
Bank of China
China Construction Bank
China Everbright Group
China Pacific Insurance Company
SPB Bank
Taiping Financial Holding Fund
Zhonghai Trust
Principaux dossiers
- Advised a leading commercial bank in Shanghai on providing comprehensive legal services for a consortium loan project for a state-owned real estate enterprise.
- Advised a leading global industrial manufacturing group on the sale of its shares in a state-owned company on the China B-share market.
- Advised a leading bank on a large syndicate loan projects for the acquisition of over a dozen logistics companies.
JunZeJun Law Offices
The banking and finance team at JunZeJun Law Offices is recommended for its ‘extensive experience in the financial industry‘. It has experience working with financial institutions regarding their establishment, transactions, restructuring and bankruptcy, supporting commercial banks, trust companies, and fund management companies. Team head Xiangchun Zhong is praised for his ability to ‘fully consider the overall situation of the business and make appropriate judgments’.
Responsables de la pratique:
Xiuming Tao; Xiangchun Zhong; Yunbo Li; Xiaolian Bao; Wenhua Liu
Les références
‘JunZeJun’s Zhong Xiangchun lawyer team has extensive experience in the financial industry. From the partners to the paralegals in the team, they all have strong professional capabilities and can not only assist clients in their work, but also provide them with effective solutions.’
‘As the managing partner, Lawyer Zhong Xiangchun can give accurate judgments and legal opinions on major businesses. He has a solid legal foundation and can provide guarantees for the business. At the same time, he can fully consider the overall situation of the business and make appropriate judgments.’
Principaux clients
Bank of China Limited
CMBC Wealth Management Co., Ltd.
Hua Xia Bank Co., Limited
Yingkou Bank Corporation, Ltd.
Yunnan Provincial Government
China Resources Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Chang Chun Railway Traffic Group Co., Ltd.
CoStone Capital Management Co., Ltd.
Bank of Shanghai Co., Ltd.
China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Bank of China in the successful issuance of the world’s first RMB “Magnolia Bond”.
- Provided legal and compliance audit services for its equity investment project to China Post Life Insurance Company Limited.
- Act as permanent Legal Advisor Project for ICBC Wealth Management Co.
Llinks Law Offices
Llinks Law Offices‘ banking and financing offering pairs a strong domestic practice with experience working on cross border, multi-currency transactions, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance advice. Sandra Lu heads the team from Shanghai, alongside Michael Mei, whose practice involves bilateral and syndicated lending, and Elva Lu, whose understanding of fund structures is noted. Raymond Cai is particularly recommended for financial disputes and can act as a mediator.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sandra Lu
Autres avocats clés:
Raymond Cai; Elva Yu; Michael Mei
Principaux clients
SAIC-GMAC Automotive Finance Co,.Ltd.
Nio Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Bank of China Limited
China Construction Bank Limited
Agricultural Bank of China Limited
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited
Bank of Communications Limited
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Limited
Bank of Shanghai Limited
Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised a number of domestic banks led by Bank of China Shanghai Luwan Sub-branch as mandated lead arranger on the financing for the Huangpu 122 Neighbourhood Renewal, a Shanghai Urban Renewal Project.
- Advised a number of domestic banks led by Bank of China Shanghai Pudong Development Zone Sub-branch on real estate development financing for Phase III (A2) of the Star River in Minhang District in Shanghai.
- Advised Chong Hing Bank Limited, Shanghai Branch and Chong Hing Bank Limited on the financing to Shanghai Zhiyou Industrial Development and Euromate Investments (Asia) Limited.
Long An Law Firm
The banking and finance offering from Long An Law Firm has grown to support a range of international and domestic banking clients and wealth management companies, headed by financial law specialist Xiuping Pan in Beijing. Pan is experienced in guarantee law and handles merger and acquisition financing. In Shenyang, Hui Liu provides practical and operational solutions to legal issues faced by banks.
Responsables de la pratique:
Xiuping Pan
Autres avocats clés:
Hui Liu
Principaux clients
Hengfeng Bank Co., Ltd. Yantai Branch
CITIC Trust Co. Ltd.
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Shenhe Branch
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Hunnan Branch
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Huanggu Branch
Dongyang State Owned Assets Investment Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Dunzhan Industrial Co., Ltd.
Shaoxing Shangyu State-owned Capital Investment and Operation Co., Ltd.
Yiwu State-owned Capital Operation Co., Ltd.
Shaoxing Shangyu Hangzhouwan Economic Development Zone Holding Group Co., Ltd.
Shanxi Construction Investment Group Co., Ltd
Jun Li
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for BANK OF BEIJING INC. in the settlement of the distribution of a client’s RMB 35 billion claim in the bankruptcy of a company.
- Acted for China Construction Bank Co.,Ltd Singapore Branch in a $489 million letter of credit dispute between two state-owned banks.
- Exemption of a client from a joint and several guarantee liability of 11 million RMB to a commercial bank in Guizhou Province.
Tian Yuan Law Firm
Tian Yuan Law Firm combines its banking and finance practice with expertise in project finance, with particular experience of cross-border financing, and dispute resolution capabilities. Practice co-head Wei Xu supports a range of banks, trust companies, financial leasing companies, and auto finance companies, while co-head Zaizai Huang handles asset management matters with notable strength in the insurance sectors: both are based in Beijing.
Responsables de la pratique:
Wei Xu; Zaizai Huang
Autres avocats clés:
Song Shuang
Principaux clients
China Construction Bank Anhui Branch
CRCC Treasury Management (Hong Kong) Limited
Sheng Jing Bank
The Export-Import Bank of China
Guangdong Development Bank
Minsheng Bank of China
China Construction Bank Gansu Branch
China Construction Bank Hubei Branch
CITIC Bank
Bank of Hainan
Principaux dossiers
- Engaged by the China Construction Bank Anhui Branch to provide the legal service for the International Bank Guarantee including reviewing of the Bank Guarantee, analysing the complying demand of Bank Guarantee, as well as the relevant legal consulting.
- Engaged to cooperate with Tian Yuan Hong Kong Office to provide legal service for setting-up of the Treasury Centre for China Railway Construction Group and annual legal consulting afterwards.
- Provided legal service for front and middle desk business of Sheng Jing Bank including trade financing, bank guarantee, project financing, interbank financing, settlement and clearing, as well as the services for accession to SWIFT, ISDA and other international interbank organizations and other financial documents.
East & Concord Partners
The banking and finance team at East & Concord Partners is headed up by Dorothy Xing, Beijing-based managing partner, who combines her capital markets experience with expertise regarding the establishment, governance, and operation of financial holding companies. Team co-head Xuan Zhang provides specialised legal services for financial institutions, while co-head Jian Kang has longstanding financial markets experience.
Responsables de la pratique:
Dongmei (Dorothy) Xing; Xuan Zhang; Jian Kang
Principaux clients
China CITIC Bank Co., Ltd.
CITIC Group
Huaxia Bank Co., Ltd.
Guomin Pension & Insurance Co., Ltd.
Beijing Capital Eco-Environment Protection Group Co., Ltd.
Fullgoal Fund Management Co., Ltd.
China International Capital Co., Ltd.
CICC Fund Management Co., Ltd.
China Orient Asset Management Co., Ltd.
China Public Private Partnerships Fund
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Haiwen & Partners
Haiwen & Partners significantly enhanced its finance offering following the hire of international partner Hallam Chow who leads the team and splits his time between Beijing and Hong Kong. Chow is supported by Boya Shen and both handled a steady flow of multimillion-dollar energy and infrastructure project financing transactions. The team counts PRC development banks, export credit agencies, sovereign wealth funds, project sponsors, and lessors and lessees as their main clients.
Responsables de la pratique:
Hallam Chow
Autres avocats clés:
Boya Shen; Marcia Song; Yuhang Ma; Lin Ma
Les références
‘Boya Shen has a wide range of experience, solid skills, professionalism and quick response. He is able to provide clients with first-class services in both breadth and depth.’
‘Boya Shen has a foreign background and is familiar with domestic and foreign laws. He can solve unexpected problems for clients. At the same time, Shen is very sincere and can always respond and solve clients’ needs.’
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Lantai Partners
With 23 bases across China, Lantai Partners offers a comprehensive banking and finance team with experience across financial markets, trusts, funds, and insurance. Its clients include major domestic banks and trust companies. Guang Yang, Qiang Yang, Xiaomin Yao, and Qing Wang jointly leads the team from Beijing, together offering a range of specialisms including financial dispute resolution and trust projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Guang Yang; Qiang Yang; Chengwei Cai; Xiaomin Yao; Qing Wang
Principaux clients
THE PEOPLE’S BANK OF CHINA
CHINA CITIC BANK CORPORATION LIMITED
CHINA DEVELOPMENT BANK
AGRICULTURAL BANK OF CHINA LIMITED
CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORPORATION LIMITED
CITIC AIBANK CORPORATION LIMITED
BANK OF LANGFANG
SHANGHAI PUDONG DEVELOPMENT BANK
EVERGROWING BANK CO., LTD.
CHINA BOHAI BANK CO., LTD
BANK OF BEIJING CO., LTD.
POSTAL SAVINGS BANK OF CHINA
CITIC TRUST CO., LTD.
CHINA CREDIT TRUST CO., LTD.
YINGDA INTERNATIONAL TRUST CO., LTD.
MINMETALS INTERNATIONAL TRUST CO., LTD.
CHINA JINGU INTERNATIONAL TRUST CO., LTD.
GREAT WALL XINSHENG TRUST CO., LTD.
SHENZHEN QIANHAI YUANMING ASSET MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
SDIC UNITY CAPITAL CO., LTD.
BOHAI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
ABC WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
HUIDA ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD. CO.
UNION LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
CHINA UNITED INSURANCE GROUP COMPANY LIMITED
THE PEOPLE’S INSURANCE COMPANY (GROUP) OF CHINA LIMITED
CCTEG FINANCIAL LEASING CO., LTD.
BEIJING FANGSHAN XINCHENG INVESTMENT CO., LTD.
NEW CHINA FUND MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
CHINA SDIC GAOXIN INDUSTRIAL INVESTMENT CORP. LTD.
GUOXIN GROUP FINANCE CO., LTD.
CHINA AVIATION OIL GROUP FINANCE CO., LTD.
UNION ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
CNNC INDUSTRY FUND MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
MINMETALS SINOYANG INVESTMENT
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Yingda Trust in the dispute over Financial Loan Contract with Wuhan Central Business District Co., Ltd. and Oceanwide Holding Co., Ltd.
- Serve CHINA CITIC BANK CORPORATION LIMITED SHENZHEN BRANCH on “18.6 billion fund shares and debts M&A investment risk disposal projects”.
- Serve a bank in a special project on debt restructuring under package credit (structured financing and on-balance-sheet financing) for a real estate enterprise in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao.
Merits & Tree Law Offices
Merits & Tree Law Offices' banking and finance offers specialist experience of innovative financial product services, including emerging financial technologies. Its traditional banking offering manages transactions for both borrowers and lenders, and its infrastructure financing work is also noted. Haitao Long, Yang Wu, and Kailun Li co-head the team from Beijing, all bringing crossover experience of wealth management.
Responsables de la pratique:
Haitao Long; Yang Wu; Kailun Li
Principaux clients
Industry and Commercial Bank of China
Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch
Morgan Stanley Bank China
BNP Paribas
MINMETALS INTERNATIONAL TRUST CO.，LTD
SDIC TAIKANG TRUST CO.，LTD.
CHINA MINSHENG TRUST
CITIC TRUST
KUNLUN TRUST CO., LTD.
ZHONGRONG INTERNATIONAL TRUST CO., LTD
EVERBRIGHT TRUST
CHINA INDUSTRIAL INTERNATIONAL TRUST LIMITED
CAPITAL SECURITIES
BEJING INTERNATIONAL TRUST CO., LTD.
China Jingu International Trust Co., Ltd.
MINMETALS SECURITIES
JIC Trust Co., Ltd.
China Life Pension Company Limited
Riverhead Capital Investment Management Co.,Ltd.
National Trust Co., Ltd.
ZIJIN Trust Co., Ltd.
Minmetals Wealth Investment Management Co., Ltd
Xiamen International Trust Co.,Ltd
CHINA CITIC BANK
GEM CO., LTD.
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Shanghai Pacific Legal
Core areas of strength for Shanghai Pacific Legal's banking and finance practice include acquisition finance, bilateral and syndicated loans, and corporate lending. Its client base includes both domestic and international banks, along with funds and alternative lenders. Joy Gao leads the practice, with a particular focus on cross-border real estate finance. She has extensive experience of offshore bond issuance, and provides regulatory advice on cross-border transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Joy Gao
Principaux clients
Standard Chartered Bank
UBS Switzerland AG
Health and Happiness (H&H) International Holdings Limited
DNB Bank
Alebund Pharmaceuticals
Principaux dossiers
- Advised a syndicate of lenders led by Standard Chartered Bank on granting a multi-currency term loan facility to a Hong Kong subsidiary of Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. Ltd., a Shanghai stock exchange listed enterprise.
- Advised an international syndicate led by UBS Switzerland AG as its PRC counsel on an up to US$785million secured uncommitted borrowing base revolving credit made available to IXM S.A., an 100% offshore subsidiary of China Molybdenum Co Ltd, a Shanghai stock exchange listed enterprise.
- Advised China Harbour Engineering Company and China Communications Construction Company, the members of the consortium (Consorcio Panamá Cuarto Puente) on a US$1.42bn project financing for the fourth bridge over the Panama Canal.
Wintell & Co Law Firm
Wintell & Co Law Firm has longstanding experience in the banking and financial services market, working with high-profile domestic banks and trust institutions and offering ‘comprehensive skills, high professional quality and timely communication’. Shanghai-based Tonghai Wang and Hui Xia lead the team alongside Rui Li in Beijing. Ship financing is an area in which the team has ‘rich practical experience’.
Responsables de la pratique:
Tonghai Wang; Rui Li; Hui Xia
Les références
‘The team has strong professional knowledge and rich practical experience in ship financing. It can provide professional legal opinions and business negotiation support for innovative models and complex financing businesses. In terms of personnel, the team has multiple lawyers to assist in handling negotiations and drafting contract texts, which is highly efficient. In terms of alliances and writing, it can provide cross-regional and cross-field legal services for legal documents in different jurisdictions.’
‘Our company has cooperated with Attorney Li Rui, and we are deeply impressed by Attorney Li’s professional ability in the field of ship financing. Attorney Li Rui has rich professional knowledge and is very familiar with the laws, regulations and market of ship financing. He provided legal advice for our company’s innovative ship financing business.’
‘The team led by Attorney Li can accurately understand our company’s business needs and is efficient in drafting and preparing documents, which has played an important role in helping our company’s business to land. Compared with competitors, Attorney Li has strong communication and coordination skills, and has provided customized solutions for our company’s business.’
Principaux clients
Yangtze River Delta Investment(Shanghai) Co.,Ltd
Shanghai Insurance Exchange
Minsheng Tonghui Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Hengfeng Bank
Bank of Communications International Trust Co., Ltd.
China Bohai Bank Co., Ltd.
Stephenson Harwood Singapore
Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
Pacific Asset Management Co.,Ltd.
Taiping Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Gold Exchange
China Trust Registration Co.,Ltd
Datong Securities Co., Ltd.
Cedar International Trust
China Taiping Insurance Group Ltd.
Shanghai Guotai Junan Securities Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
AIA Life Insurance Co.,Ltd.
Zhongtai Trust Co.,
Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Bank of Tianjin
Minsheng Financial Leasing
Everbright Financial Leasing
Industrial Bank Financial Leasing Co., LTD.
Jiangsu Financial Leasing
State Grid International Leasing Co., LTD.
Bank of Beijing Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
ABC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
CRCC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Company Limited
China Minsheng Trust
Stephenson Harwood Shanghai
Stephenson Harwood Hong Kong
Lau, Horton & Wise LLP
Watson Farley & Williams LLP
Mayer Brown
Holman Fenwick Willan LLP
CMB Financial Leasing
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the Bank of Beijing Financial Leasing Company on the first USD vessel financial lease project.