Catherine was a banker before joining the legal profession and worked in Asia for many years. She is fluent in Chinese and English.
Catherine advises banks, financial institutions, leasing companies and owners in cross-border bilateral and syndicated loans, sale and leaseback transactions and ship sale and purchases of ship. She also has experience in portfolio transfers, disputes settlement, title and mortgage registrations and re-flagging in various jurisdictions.
Catherine's experience as a relationship manager in the shipping team of a leading bank in Hong Kong gives her insight into how the financial world works. Her experience with the bank also gives her knowledge in other general banking matters like international trade.
Catherine spent several years with our Hong Kong office before relocating to London. During her stay in Hong Kong, she worked closely with our other Asia offices or associated firms in Singapore, Shanghai and Guangzhou.