Introduction

We are pleased to present the latest edition of Banking security law in Asia Pacific.

The ability to take and grant effective security is an essential requirement for financial institutions and corporate borrowers alike as it is a keystone of secured lending. The purpose of this guide is to provide a summary and a comparative overview of banking security law systems in the Asia Pacific region. It covers 12 jurisdictions including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. We hope this guide will be a helpful source of information for international financiers and corporate borrowers involved in either taking or giving security in Asia Pacific.

With our strong track record and as one of the best resourced international legal practices in the region with over 800 lawyers in our 12 Asia Pacific offices, we are well placed to advise clients on their banking activities in the region.

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Acknowledgments

We wish to thank the following for their contributions to this guide:

  • J. Sagar & Associates, India
  • Atsumi & Sakai, Japan
  • Zaid Ibrahim & Co, Malaysia
  • Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de los Angeles, Philippines
  • Lee & Ko, South Korea
  • Vision & Associates, Vietnam

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.