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Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance
Michael Pallaras

Michael Pallaras

Partner

Partner
Michael Pallaras

Michael Pallaras specialises in acquisition finance, real estate finance and private credit transactions, covering the Asia Pacific region from Hong Kong.

Michael has been based in our Hong Kong office for more than 10 years and regularly acts for sponsors, credit funds and financial institutions on transactions across the entire credit spectrum, from investment grade to distressed debt. He also has extensive experience in cross-border real estate and development financings, including hospitality, integrated resorts, data centres, logistics, commercial and retail assets.

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Career and qualifications

  • University of Melbourne (Engineering) 2008
  • University of Melbourne (LLB) 2008
  • Admitted as a solicitor in Victoria 2009
  • Joined Clifford Chance 2013
  • Admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong 2016
  • Partner since 2024

Awards and citations

  • Rising Stars
    Legal 500 – Hong Kong Banking and Finance - 2024
  • Rising Star
    IFLR1000 – Hong Kong Banking and Finance – 2024