Restructuring/Insolvency: International

Ashurst's Singapore office has a notable legal practice focusing on restructuring and insolvency matters. The team in Singapore often works alongside its regional offices on cross-border debt restructuring, such as teams in Hong Kong, Jakarta and Australia. The department acts for creditors and debtors, with experience in sectors such as energy, fintech and retail.

"Ashurst is extremely competent in handling complex cross-border restructuring. The ability to coordinate across multiple jurisdictions and strategic outlooks has been integral to successful outcomes."

"The Ashurst team is very responsive. They are attentive to all developments in the matter and deliver timely updates."

Ashurst acted for Deribit on its opposition to an application by Moonalpha Financial Services and several other entities in the Babel group for a scheme moratorium, as well as the Babel group's subsequent applications for a scheme of arrangement in Singapore.

Robert Child in Singapore is well-regarded for his expertise in distressed asset transactions, as well as debt restructuring processes, representing both creditors and debtors. "His insights and advice on complex cross-border restructurings are commercially sound and legally sensible. He brings excellent value to restructurings due to his foresight and strategic mind." "Robert is very approachable, responsive and easy to talk to. He sets things out clearly and succinctly in a way that non-lawyers can understand."