In July 2023, King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) Finance & Securities partner Simon Xu was recognised as one of the 2023 ALB China Top 15 Rising Lawyers by Asian Legal Business (ALB).
With a wealth of experience in the banking and financing practice, Mr. Xu advises foreign and domestic financial institutions, funds, and corporate clients on the establishment and M&A of financial institutions, privatisation financing, real estate and new infrastructure project financing, M&A financing, as well as other complex cross-border financing transactions. He also offers regulatory & compliance advice and other routine counselling to financial institutions for their routine operational activities. In M&A financing, including privatisation financing, Mr. Xu has been widely recognised by the market and clients, especially for his expertise in the demonstration and innovative design of complex cross-border financing schemes. He has represented financing banks and acquirers in many influential transactions.
Mr. Xu said, “I would like to thank ALB for the recognition and KWM for its support. I will continue to enhance my professional capabilities, closely follow the developments in the banking and financing sector, and deeply understand the needs and risks associated with different regions, industries, and enterprises. I will keep adjusting and improving legal service strategies and models, in order to help enable transactions for clients and contribute to the high-quality development of China’s financial industry.”
ALB China Rising Lawyers recognises 15 young lawyers across the Chinese Mainland who have the ambition, potential, outstanding performance and reputation to become future leaders in the industry.
