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King & Wood Mallesons maintains its position as one of the dominant players in China’s legal market. The firm has been highly praised by its clients and peers in transactional law across China. 

 

Highlights 

KWM advised a syndicate led by Bank of China and ING Bank on the $3.9 billion financing for Project PTO. This long-term financing for a Philippines-wide telecommunication network project is the largest commercial loan ever insured by Sinosure and the largest ECA-backed financing globally in recent years. Additionally, the firm assisted the syndicate led by Standard Chartered Bank in completing the first sustainability-linked syndicated loan for Shagang Group. 

 

Testimonials

Banking and finance 

“Quick action and strong network and connections.” 

“The team has been very responsive all along. Other than offering the quality legal drafting and advice, the team also provides value-added training re regulatory dynamics after the drawdown.” 

 

Investment funds 

“This fund is the first real estate fund raised by the manager, while all investors, as insurers, are subject to supervision and have many special requirements for the use of funds. King & Wood Mallesons, as the investor’s lawyer, its services are not limited to the establishment and operation of fund, but also include assisting investors in making various arrangements for the compliance and security of the underlying asset transaction arrangements from an agreement perspective.” 

“Great, a dedicated team have been helping us in the project, very professional and efficient responses and output throughout.” 

 

M&A 

“Good at communication.” 

“They are detailed and efficient.” 

“KWM’ notable strengths include: KWM is particularly distinguished by its extensive experience representing multinational companies on M&A and joint ventures in renewable energy sectors. Their partner - Sally Hou’s deep involvement in the projects. A team of professionals with excellent English communication skills, ensuring efficient and effective collaboration.” 

“Professional team.” 

“King & Wood Mallesons is renowned for its extensive project experience and expertise, enabling them to provide comprehensive legal advice and opinions during transactions, especially regarding project experience risks. They can combine their experience with similar cases to offer more accurate and thorough guidance for your transaction. 
 
Furthermore, with multiple overseas branches, King & Wood Mallesons is well-equipped to handle cross-border mergers and acquisitions efficiently. They can coordinate multinational collaborations effectively, navigate legal matters across different jurisdictions, and ensure smooth transaction processes while minimizing risks.” 

 

Private equity 

“Professional, aggressive position, able to provide solutions to solve instant problems. But not comprehensively thinking, left problems to be further resolved.” 

 

Weidong Nie 

“Listening to customers' needs and helping them solve problems.” 

 

Stella (Xiaoxue) Wang 

“Stella's legal support displays her good understanding of our industry and company. Her legal advice, value-added training sessions, and communication with regulators all greatly facilitate our company's daily operations and business - some of her solutions are quite innovative and bold, and we are very grateful to have Stella as a good partner with her legal expertise.” 

 

Xu Ying 

“Ms. Xu is very experienced in M&A practice. She has advised our company in several cases. her hardworking has been high praised by our management. Facing the complicated deal structure and legal issues, she can always find constructive solutions to protect the client's interests and make the deal happen eventually.” 

 

John Shum 

“Excellent.” 

 

Lingbo Hu 

“Mrs.Hu is really professional and always offered me with proper solution.” 

 

Ruiqiu Song 

“Reliable and very aggressive in business negotiation.”  

 

Key clients 

Their clients include Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Financial Street Holdings, Shanghai Foxing Bund Commercial Co., Ltd., Heying (Shenzhen) Commercial Factoring Co., Ltd and Shum Yip Group. 

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