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At the forefront of finance in Hong Kong

Comprehensive strategic banking advice to lenders and borrowers

In an increasingly complex financial landscape, lenders and borrowers require more than just legal support; they need strategic advisors who are aligned with their commercial objectives and business needs. For more than 160 years JSM has played a pivotal role in establishing Hong Kong as a global financial hub. JSM’s Banking and Finance practice offers a unique combination of international insight and local expertise, supporting businesses in navigating both domestic and cross-border transactions.

Our clients, including financial institutions, private equity firms, statutory bodies and leading commercial and investment banks, see us as their “go to” legal counsel. We have built an extensive network within Hong Kong’s banking sector and have strong relationships with major international, regional and local banks. We also have a stellar relationship with borrower clients.

We excel in handling and advising complex financing transactions, and we tailor them to meet our clients’ strategic goals. Our capabilities span secured and leveraged finance, syndicated loans, debt restructuring and sustainable finance. We handle both onshore and offshore financing, as well as cross-border transactions involving assets across multiple jurisdictions.

In today’s regulatory environment, compliance is critical to business success. Our engagement with key regulators and industry organisations, such as the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Hong Kong Association of Banks, the Loan Market Association and the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association, ensures that our clients are well advised of the latest regulatory developments.

Our proven track record in complex transactions demonstrates our ability to deliver outcomes that drive business success in Hong Kong and Mainland China. We offer comprehensive services in leveraged finance, real estate finance and asset finance. Our deep history and long-standing relationships with PRC banks and enterprises, enables us to provide unparalleled support in China-related transactions.

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