Norton Rose Fulbright expands Hong Kong team with corporate and banking hires

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has announced the expansion of its Hong Kong practice with the hires of Peggy Wang and Victor Sim.

Peggy has joined as partner in the firm’s corporate team with a focus on private equity and M&A. She represents a wide range of financial sponsors, financial institutions and industry clients. She is qualified as a lawyer in New York, Hong Kong and Washington, DC.

Victor has joined as partner in the firm’s banking and finance practice. He advises financial institutions, sponsors and corporate borrowers in the Hong Kong and China markets with a focus on leveraged finance, structured finance and real estate finance. Victor is qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales and Hong Kong.

Psyche Tai, partner and head of Norton Rose Fulbright’s Hong Kong office, commented:

“Our Hong Kong practice continues to grow and we’re delighted to expand our transactional team, particularly in the leveraged finance and private equity areas where we see increasing activity. Peggy brings with her extensive experience in private equity and M&A and she will be a significant addition to our firm and clients. Our financial institutions and corporate clients will benefit from Victor’s deep experience on cross-border financings, including complex structured finance matters.”

Peggy Wang commented:

“Norton Rose Fulbright has a fantastic global platform and expansive footprint, with a long history in Hong Kong advising on market-leading corporate transactions. I look forward to working with the team to extend the breadth of its offering to clients.”

Victor Sim commented:

“This is an exciting opportunity for me given the impressive scale and reputation of Norton Rose Fulbright’s global banking and finance practice. I’m thrilled to support the team’s growth strategy in the region and internationally.”