Banking & Finance

Our Banking & Finance practice delivers sophisticated, commercially-astute legal advice to navigate the complexities of the modern financial landscape. We are your strategic partners in growth, innovation, and stability.

At the core of our practice is a deep commitment to understanding your unique business objectives. In the fast-paced world of finance, you need more than just legal counsel; you require responsive, forward-thinking advisors who can anticipate challenges and engineer solutions. We pride ourselves on a nimble, client-centric approach, moving at the speed of your business to ensure transactions progress seamlessly and your strategic goals are met. Our team advises a diverse client base, providing advice to both lenders and borrower. Our clients include leading commercial and investment banks, private lenders, asset management firms, insurance companies, and private equity funds. 

Our comprehensive expertise covers the full spectrum of banking and finance law. We provide critical guidance on Financial & Securities Regulation, including compliance, investigations, and engagement with regulators. In Structured Finance & Securitisation, we are at the forefront of complex financial engineering, from asset-backed securities to innovative new asset classes. Our team also provides strategic counsel on Acquisition & Leveraged Finance for major corporate transactions.

Furthermore, we have a wealth of experience in Project & Infrastructure Finance, guiding clients through every stage of development and completion. As leaders in the ESG space, we help clients navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of Green & Sustainable Finance. Our practice is also renowned for its expertise in all aspects of Real Estate Finance, from commercial developments to complex, multi-jurisdictional property portfolios.

Practise Areas

Regulatory
Employment
Commercial & Technology
Equity Financing
Banking & Finance
Mergers & Acquisitions

Our disputes practice is headed by partners:

Sonny Payne, a solicitor advocate (Hong Kong), solicitor (England & Wales), Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitration, chartered civil engineer and part-time lecturer in mediation & negotiation at City University, Hong Kong; and

Mark Yeadon a solicitor admitted in Hong Kong, England and Wales, BVI and Bermuda and CEDR accredited mediator.

Brett Stewien
Partner

Our disputes practice is headed by partners:

Sonny Payne, a solicitor advocate (Hong Kong), solicitor (England & Wales), Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitration, chartered civil engineer and part-time lecturer in mediation & negotiation at City University, Hong Kong; and

Mark Yeadon a solicitor admitted in Hong Kong, England and Wales, BVI and Bermuda and CEDR accredited mediator.

Rupen Shah
Legal Manager