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John Chua

Associate

John is an associate in the Finance practice.

John represents leading financial institutions, investment funds and private equity firms (including private credit arms) in a wide range of financing transactions, including leveraged and investment-grade committed financings and refinancings, private capital transactions, syndicated bank loans, acquisition finance and asset-based finance.

Some of his leading clients include Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Morgan Stanley, Citibank and Credit Suisse. John's previous experience includes practicing in the finance group of a leading international law firm in Singapore.

Experience

Representative matters

Credit Suisse and a large UK investment bank, as Arrangers, Bank of Montreal, as First & Second Lien Administrative Agent, a large UK investment bank, as ABL Administrative Agent, and additional Arrangers, on a $2.021 billion financing for the acquisition of Bayer Environmental Science by Cinven, a carve-out transaction of Bayer AG's environmental science business. The financing includes a $1.346 billion first lien term loan facility, a $300 million second lien term loan facility, a $225 million revolving credit facility and a $150 million ABL facility.

Morgan Stanley as Administrative Agent, on an amendment to Sensata Technologies' existing $420 million secured revolving credit facility to extend the maturity date of the revolving credit loans thereunder and to add a $330 million incremental upsize, to finance general corporate purposes.

UBS AG, Stamford Branch as Administrative Agent, on an amendment to Bella Holding Company, LLC's existing $750 million first-lien term loan facility and $300 million second-lien term loan facility for the financing of MedRisk by CVC Capital.

A large US investment bank, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, on a $135 million first lien term loan facility, the proceeds of which are to be used for a management buyout of a New York based real estate development firm.

A private credit arm of a large private equity firm, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, on a $75 million term loan facility for a growth stage SaaS company, the proceeds of which are to be used for refinancing existing loans, working capital and general corporate purposes.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent, on an amendment to an existing $1.7 billion revolving credit facility for LPL Holdings to finance general corporate purposes.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent, on an amendment to an existing $600 million term loan facility for Whirlpool Corporation to finance general corporate purposes.

A large US investment bank, as First Lien Administrative Agent, on an amendment to an existing $85 million first lien revolving credit facility.

Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations

  • Member of the Asian American Bar Association of New York

Qualifications

Admissions

Attorney-at-Law, New York

Academic

New York University School of Law LL.M.

National University of Singapore LL.B. (First Class Honors)

Languages

English, Mandarin Chinese

Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.