Dean Bao has recently joined Jones Day’s Financial Markets Practice as of counsel in Sydney. With his expertise in financial law, he will be advising financial institutions, sponsors, and corporates on various finance transactions, including infrastructure, project, corporate, and acquisition finance. Mr. Bao has worked on significant projects in Australia, such as a US$1.3 billion financing package for a major acquisition, refinancing of a large wind farm project, and an AU$1.1 billion term loan financing for an acquisition. Additionally, he has experience advising Chinese lenders and borrowers on cross-border financings.
Alban Caillemer du Ferrage, who chairs the EMEA and APAC regions of the Firm’s Financial Markets Practice, highlighted Dean’s extensive experience in advising clients in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in the energy sectors. This valuable legal and market knowledge will benefit clients worldwide. Jones Day’s Financial Markets Practice, consisting of nearly 320 lawyers globally, focuses on complex cross-border financial transactions, regulatory matters, investigations, and litigation. Over the past five years, the practice has facilitated over $1 trillion in financing transactions, including many groundbreaking financings.
Chris Ahern, Partner-in-Charge of Jones Day’s Sydney Office, mentioned that Dean’s international experience in crucial infrastructure financings will enhance the firm’s capabilities in Australia. Dean’s move to Jones Day follows Alastair Gourlay’s arrival in Sydney as a partner in the Financial Markets Practice.
Mr. Bao expressed his excitement about joining Jones Day’s Sydney Office, emphasizing the firm’s reputation for its work in the Asia-Pacific region and involvement in significant financings worldwide. He holds a bachelor of laws degree and bachelor of commerce degree from Monash University in Melbourne and has been recognized by Best Lawyers and Asia-Pacific Legal 500 for his expertise in banking, finance, and project finance.
Jones Day, a global law firm with over 2,400 lawyers in 40 offices worldwide, is known for its commitment to client service, seamless collaboration, legal talent, and professional values. The firm’s Financial Markets Practice caters to a diverse client base, including global financial institutions, issuers, borrowers, funds, asset managers, and fintech companies. The addition of Dean Bao to the team further strengthens the firm’s capabilities in advising clients on financial transactions and regulatory matters in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.