Allen Overy has continued with its recent drive to expand its China coverage, announcing the appointment of seven new consultants. The move follows an increased push by the international law firm into the Greater China region, underscored by the appointment of Peter Thorp as managing partner in Beijing.
From Hong Kong, Wayne Bannon becomes a consultant in the AO banking group, after previously holding a position in its Japan offices. Throughout his legal career Bannon has honed his skills as an asset and structured finance specialist, acting for lessors, export credit agencies ECA, commercial lenders and airlines on a variety of structures across different asset classes.
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