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Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance
Matthew Truman

Matthew Truman

Partner

Partner
Matthew Truman

Matthew Truman is Global Co-Head of Leveraged Finance. He has over two decades of experience advising on acquisition finance, syndicated lending and restructuring transactions.

Matthew regularly advises private equity sponsors, private credit funds, corporates, financial institutions, and banks across a variety of sectors including real estate, healthcare and life sciences, technology, manufacturing, and consumer. Matthew has been based in Asia since 2005, and plays a pivotal role in complex, cross-border financings across the Asia Pacific region. Matthew has practiced in London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore.

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Career and qualifications

  • Joined Clifford Chance 2001
  • Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2003
  • Seconded to Goldman Sachs 2003
  • Clifford Chance Tokyo 2005
  • Clifford Chance Hong Kong 2008
  • Partner since 2009
  • Admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong 2012

Awards and citations

  • Hall of Fame
    Legal 500 – Hong Kong Banking and Finance - 2024
  • Matthew is “top class. He really pushes the envelope to deliver us the best results and our team the best service from his firm.” “Great skills, and the ability to master complex financing situations including in exotic jurisdictions.” “He’s knowledgeable and always provides the best advice. He understands a client's needs and maintains client relationships very well.” 
    IFLR 1000 2018
  • "He is hard-working, smart and very commercial," a client reports, adding that he is "focused on the end goal."
    Banking & Finance (International Firms) China – Chambers Asia Pacific 2018
  • Highly regarded
    IFLR1000 – Hong Kong Private Equity – 2023
    IFLR1000 – Hong Kong Banking – 2023
  • Leading Individual, Banking & Finance China
    Chambers Asia Pacific 2018
  • Leading Individual
    Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2018
  • Band 2: Banking & Finance
    Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms) – Chambers Asia Pacific 2018
  • Peers say he is "extremely good" and "very knowledgeable."
    Banking & Finance (International Firms) China – Chambers Asia Pacific 2017
  • Band 2: Banking & Finance
    Chambers Asia Pacific 2017
  • Leading Individual, Banking & Finance China
    Chambers Global 2017
  • Leading Individual
    Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2017