A&O Shearman houses a well-established banking and finance practice, advising on matters concerning structured financings, syndicated loan transactions, and receivables financing. Praised as ‘the guru in the fund finance market’, Patrick Wong counts international banks, Chinese financial institutions, and other alternative credit providers and corporates among his key roster of clients. Practice leader Roger Lui advises on cross-border financing transactions and Vicki Liu acts for borrowers and lenders throughout the APAC region, in addition to representing banks and funds on structured debt financing mandates. Other key contacts in the group include Cindy Lo and Daniel Tan.

Clifford Chance acts for a broad range of clients, from foreign investment banks, Chinese banks and private equity sponsors to credit funds and corporates, on high-profile banking and finance matters, including acquisition finance and loan facilities agreements. The group is well placed to utilise its global network to advise on cross-border financings across the APAC region. Anthony Wang and Matthew Truman jointly lead the group and are key contacts for the group’s syndicated lending mandates, while Michael Pallaras, who was promoted to partner in May 2024, handles acquisition finance matters, in addition to real estate and development finance work. Other key members of the team include managing partner Dauwood Malik, Maggie Lo and Vicky Ma, whose 'truly versatile skillset helps clients navigate and resolve complex issues effectively’.

Acting for both borrowers and lenders, Linklaters showcases demonstrable expertise across the full spectrum of banking products, from structured lending and private credit transactions, acquisitions and leveraged finance to bilateral and syndicated corporate lending, special situations and distressed financing. Practice leader Frank Cui stands out for his expertise in leveraged finance and syndicated financing mandates, Maggie Ng advises domestic and foreign clients on structured lending, acquisition finance and special situation financing transactions. Alessandro Nolet counts regional and international banks, as well as credit funds, among his key roster of clients.

Praised as ‘commercial, practical and efficient’, the ‘excellent team’ at White & Case acts for lenders, sponsors and borrowers on big-ticket, cross-border transactions across Greater China and the wider APAC region. ‘Top notch’ Eugene Man leads the team and maintains a strong track record in structured private debt and credit financing mandates, in addition to leveraged finance matters in Greater China. Baldwin Cheng counts private equity funds among his key roster of clients, and Clara Shirota, who splits her time between the firm's Hong Kong and Tokyo, advises on deals concerning leveraged acquisition and take-private finance, refinancings, dividend recapitalisations and restructurings, debt buy-backs and bank/bond transactions. Sabrina Lee is another key contact in the group.

Counting lenders and borrowers among its key roster of clients, Baker McKenzie is noted for its expertise in matters concerning leveraged finance, fund finance and private credit, and is complemented by the firm’s wider aviation finance and real estate finance groups. An expert in aircraft financing, Andrew Lockhart leads the group and Kenneth Ching acts for banks, alternative capital providers, private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers on a range of cross-border financing transactions. Sally Hung maintains a stellar reputation acting for lenders on structured financings, PRC-related financing, real estate financings and large cap syndicated financings.

DLA Piper showcases demonstrable experience advising lenders on financing matters, particularly project financing, with acquisition finance forming a cornerstone of the practice and frequently called upon by its diverse client roster featuring banks, investment funds and corporate borrowers. Splitting his time between the firm’s Hong Kong and Singapore offices, ‘highly experienced’ Matthias Schemuth leads the practice alongside Paul Lee, who advises on syndicated loans, structured lending and cross-border financings, in addition to acquisition finance, and Trinh Hoang, who handles special situations financing mandates.

Counting private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers and credit funds among its key roster of clients, Kirkland & Ellis maintains a robust practice in debt financing, including leveraged and acquisition financing mandates. Manas Chandrashekar and Jacqueline Zheng jointly lead the practice; Chandrashekar advises on acquisition and structured financing matters across the APAC region, while acquisition finance expert Zheng focuses on onshore and offshore acquisition deals in Greater China. Karen Ho, who acts for private equity sponsors on cross-border leveraged finance transactions, is another key contact in the group.

Latham & Watkins LLP’s roster of private equity clients benefit from the firm’s expertise in bank financings, securities offerings, bridge lending, preferred equity financings and mezzanine financings. The practice is also well placed to leverage the experience of its team in Greater China to advise Asian and international lenders on structured margin loan transactions. Practicer leader Andrew Bishop splits his time between the firm’s Hong Kong and Singapore offices, and showcases standout expertise in leveraged finance, as does Howard Lam, whose workload includes leveraged buy-outs, corporate acquisition financings, China onshore and offshore financing, margin loans and bridge financing mandates.

Well placed to leverage its international network, Mayer Brown’s workload includes a broad range of loan types, including sustainability financing and fund financing, with additional experience advising international banks on lending matters. Counting Chinese companies among its key roster of clients, the team is also noted for its expertise in syndicated financing. Richard Stock leads the practice, and is ably supported by Doos Choi, who advises on multi-jurisdictional, multi-tiered, full and limited recourse financings.

Praised for its ‘outstanding commercial and problem solving skills, paired with an unparalleled knowledge of the market and great technical knowledge’, Milbank showcases demonstrable experience in leveraged finance, structured and acquisition finance matters. Practice leader Davide Mencacci is ‘the go-to contact for leveraged finance deals in Asia’, while John Bona has experience across the range of sponsor-backed finance products. Daniele Sutto, who assists international banks, alternative credit providers and financial sponsors on cross-border financing transactions.

Counting banks and non-bank lenders, borrowers and sponsors among its key roster of clients, Norton Rose Fulbright advises on refinancing mandates, leveraged finance transactions and acquisition finance, in addition to structured finance and ESG matters. Victor Sim leads the practice and handles cross-border financings involving China and Hong Kong, while Alvin Wong advises on domestic and multi-jurisdictional bilateral and syndicated debt financing deals. Peter Haslam remains a key contact in the team.

Praised for its ‘solid technical expertise, high efficiency in transaction management, professionalism and patience’, Ashurst acts for banks, non-profit financial institutions and major private equity houses on a range of mandates, from project financing and acquisition finance to ESG financing. Practice leader Patrick Phua stands out for his expertise in outbound financing and cross-border financing transactions, while Eric Tan specialises in leveraged buyout and acquisition finance, in addition to cross-border lending, real estate finance and structured finance

The team at Dechert acts for lenders, borrowers, private equity sponsors and corporates across a broad range of debt finance products, including leveraged and structured finance mandates, and showcases demonstrable expertise in sponsor side leveraged financings. Practice leader Daniel Margulies counts domestic and international credit funds among his key roster of clients, while Yang Zhao assists on the gamut of the practice’s financing structures.

Praised for its ‘deep expertise, extensive industry experience and excellent client service’, members of the team at Eversheds Sutherland ‘excel in handling complex finance transactions’, with demonstrable experience advising funds and corporates debt financing mandates, in addition to international bilateral and syndicated lending matters. Michael Yau leads the team and focuses on trade finance mandates, while Samuel Chau, who is commended as an ‘experienced and reliable partner’, focuses on debt finance work, from syndicated lending, real estate finance to acquisition and leveraged finance.

Counting private equity houses and their portfolio companies, credit funds and asset managers among its key roster of clients, Gibson Dunn is noted for its expertise in restructurings, syndicated loans and fund financing mandates. Practice leader Daniel Abercromby advises on leveraged and acquisition financings, direct lending transactions and special situations investments, and is ably supported by Stephen Hui, who assists with cross-border financings.

Clients turn to the 'professional, responsible and dedicated’ team at King & Wood Mallesons for advice on cross-border financings, in addition to major loan facility matters and syndicated loans. The practice is led by Richard Mazzochi, an experienced finance lawyer whose expertise extends to subscription finance, ESG-related issues and carbon trading in Asia. David Lam’s strength lies in cross-border lending involving China, while Jessica Zhou handles a range of loan financing matters.

Noted for its expertise across the life sciences, real estate, energy and retail sectors, Sidley Austin provides representation to borrowers and handles hybrid fund financing and debt financing mandates, with additional experience in sustainable bonds. Practice leader Olivia Ngan acts for Chinese borrowers and lenders, boasting demonstrable expertise in credit finance transactions in China. Ngan is ably supported by Alan Wong, who focuses on direct lending by funds, structured lending, acquisition finance, and real estate finance.

Well placed to collaborate with the firm’s office in Tokyo, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Hong Kong counts private equity and corporate borrowers among its key roster of clients, showcasing demonstrable experience in acquisition financings, real estate financings and back-leverage transactions, in addition to fund finance mandates. Makiko Harunari leads the team and acts for funds, financial sponsors and corporate borrowers on cross-border financing transactions.

Slaughter and May acts for its client roster of borrowers and lenders on a range of banking and finance matters, from syndicated loans, acquisition financings and leveraged financings to project financings and real estate finance mandates, with notable expertise in sustainable financing transactions. The team also maintains a strong relationship with key Hong Kong financial market regulators. Lisa Chung leads the practice and stands out for her experience in sustainable financings and investments.

Led by Julia Charlton, the team at Charltons advises its roster of Hong Kong and PRC clients on domestic and cross-border financing transactions, in addition to regulatory matters and IPOs. Its varied practice also extends to hybrid fund financings and private equity financings, with additional experience in handling fintech, blockchain and metaverse-related mandates.

Counting international and local banks and other financial institutions, corporates and asset managers among its key roster of clients, Deacons advises on matters concerning corporate lending and cross-border syndicated and bilateral loans, in addition to acquisition financing and real estate financing. Ronny Chow, Erica Wong, and Teresa Lau collectively lead the team. Simon Deane is a key name to note for regulatory matters in the financial services sector. Since publication, the team welcomed Michael Sinn and Crystal Li, both joined from Reed Smith Richards Butler LLP in February 2025.

Operating across Greater China, Hogan Lovells fields a ‘a very strong team for cross-border banking and financing matters for private credit lenders’, and is well versed in special situations matters. Practice leader Owen Chan counts global financial services, private equity funds, and multinational companies among his key roster of clients, while Jenny Yim is a financing expert and is praised for her ‘pragmatic and clear advice’.

Ince & Co showcases demonstrable expertise in property-related financings, in addition to building and construction loans. Eric Lui leads the team, leveraging his experience as the senior legal adviser of the Bank of China. The group focuses on corporate banking, with large banks in Hong Kong often turning to the group for advice on loan facility matters.

Minter Ellison’s banking and finance practice, which sits within the firm’s wider capital markets and corporate practice, regularly acts for subsidiaries of Chinese banks, as well as international investment banks and other financial institutions. Practice leader George Tong’s strength in debt financing is emblematic of the group’s specialism in debt and equity financing transactions, with additional experience in fundraising mandates, particularly the refinancing of loan facilities.

Paul Hastings LLP often collaborates with the firm’s network of offices in Beijing and Shanghai, and represents both lenders and borrowers on capital market raisings and loan financings, with additional expertise in real estate financing, project financing and leveraged financing matters. Corporate partner Raymond Li jointly leads the team alongside James Ma, who is noted for his experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Reed Smith Richards Butler LLP‘s practice advises on a range of financing mandates, with a particular focus on syndicated and corporate lending. The team stands out for its ‘exceptional performance’ and ‘outstanding expertise across the legal and banking domains’, as well as ‘exemplary interpersonal and communication skills’. Working closely with the firm’s other offices in Asia, Europe, and US, the team has a broad sector specialism spanning shipping, energy, oil and gas, real estate and transport. Recent caseload features advising on a number of multimillion-dollar dual-currency syndicated term loan facilities and sustainability-linked term loan facilities. The practice is led by Peter Lee who is a shipping finance specialist. Since publication, Michael Sinn and Crystal Li departed in February 2025.

Counting banks and corporate borrowers among its key roster of clients, the banking and finance team at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is well placed to collaborate with the firm’s wider corporate group on matters concerning the financing for going-private acquisitions in Greater China. Splitting her time between the firm’s Hong Kong and Shanghai offices, Rosanna Passmore leads the team following the retirement of John Hartley in January 2024.

Stephenson Harwood handles a broad range of mandates, from asset finance, including shipping, aviation and real estate, syndicated lending, structured finance and trade finance to fintech, investment products and secured and unsecured lending. Katherine Liu leads the team and focuses on compliance matters in the financial services sector, while Anna Kwong and Anthony Wong are praised for their ‘deep knowledge of trade finance, providing outstanding legal and commercial advice in a practical manner’. Teresa Tsoi is another key contact in the group.

Stevenson, Wong & Co advises lenders and borrowers on cross-border project financings, in addition to trade financing and asset financing mandates, while housing a robust regulatory practice to assist financial services companies in regulatory investigations. Heidi Chui leads the team and handles contentious matters arising out of the financial services sector.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP’s workload encompasses leveraged and acquisition financings, funds financings, private credit and direct lending, in addition to financial restructuring mandates. Managing partner Charles Ching oversees the group, and Graham Price is noted for his expertise in special situations lending issues and restructurings.