Danielle Roman

Partner

"Very switched-on, technically sound and business-minded"

Chambers and Partners Global

Overview

Overview

I am the Managing Partner of our Hong Kong office and the Practice Leader of our Hong Kong Banking and Finance team, having practised in Asia for over 20 years.

I advise on a broad spectrum of cross-border transactions, including fund finance, asset finance (in particular aviation and shipping), acquisition and leveraged finance, debt restructurings and general corporate lending.

In fund financing, I regularly represent banks and private credit providers on subscription credit facilities, hybrids, NAVs and GP/Management facilities. I am on the global board of the Fund Finance Association and chair of the APAC Executive Committee, and am also a board member of Women in Fund Finance.

I have significant expertise in helping major financial institutions, lessors and investors on the financing and leasing of commercial aircraft, corporate jets and other related assets across a variety of structures. I also advise on the finance and leasing of ships, yachts and other vessels. I am on the advisory board for The Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation and former board member for Advancing Women in Aviation Roundtable.

I am an Inclusion Leader at Mourant, championing Inclusion across our firm and providing visible leadership support to our global Inclusion strategy.

Prior to joining Mourant in 2012, I worked at Clifford Chance in Hong Kong and Dentons in London.

Work Highlights

Acted for Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking’s Hong Kong Branch as lender to R-Bridge Healthcare Fund, L.P on a US$120 million hybrid facility. This landmark transaction is one of a small handful of hybrid facilities in the Asian fund finance market. R-Bridge Healthcare Fund is managed by CBC Group, Asia’s largest healthcare-dedicated asset management firm headquartered in Singapore.

Acted for AviLease on a $2.1 billion bridge financing for its $3.6 billion acquisition of Standard Chartered Group’s aviation finance leasing business, Dublin-based Pembroke Aircraft Leasing. The acquisition includes AviLease’s Isle of Man, Ireland and China subsidiaries. As part of the transaction, AviLease will also acquire a portfolio of 100 aircraft and become servicer for a further 22 aircraft.

Acted for the arrangers in connection with the financing of BPEA EQT’s US$1.25 billion acquisition of IMG Academy, a leading education institution supporting over 100,000 student athletes. The deal was a first-of-a-kind transaction, with an Asian bank financing used to fund a U.S. acquisition with no immediate connection to Asia.

“Danielle Roman really stands out as a passionate lawyer who focuses not just on relationships and networking but also on execution and the quality of advice. She is dedicated to her clients and contributes massively to the Asia-Pacific fund finance industry.”

Legal 500 Caribbean 2026

“When it comes to fund finance, she is the most experienced offshore fund finance lawyer in the Asian fund finance space.”

Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2026

“Danielle Roman is a bundle of energy. She is not only great at what she does, she is proactive and user friendly.”

Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025

“Danielle Roman has her finger on the industry pulse and this is demonstrated in her innovative work on hybrid fund structures. She stands out due to her close ties with industry bodies.”

Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025

“Extremely responsive and proactive.”

Legal 500 Caribbean 2025

“Danielle is a technically excellent lawyer who provides pragmatic and commercial advice. She definitely benefits from a longstanding and solid reputation in the fund finance industry.”

Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2024

“A market-leader in fund financing.”

Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2024

“Commercial, reliable and responsive.”

Legal 500 Caribbean 2024

“Danielle’s client service and responsiveness are fantastic; backed by her excellent technical knowledge.”

Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2023

Memberships

Advancing Women in Aviation Roundtable (AWAR)

Fund Finance Association (FFA)

Women in Fund Finance

The Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation (The HAGUE CAA)

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