Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms)

The experienced team of Baker McKenzie is able to draw upon the firm's global network to advise on cross-border restructurings. It advises on both contentious and non-contentious debt restructuring and insolvency issues, advising on matters including enforcement, receivership and asset sales. The team is well known for representing liquidators in complex multi-jurisdictional liquidations, and it is proficient in recovering assets located in foreign jurisdictions. Clients include the liquidators of Samson Paper Holdings, the Official Receiver of Hong Kong and KPMG.

"Baker McKenzie has a strong presence around the world and particularly in the Greater China area. This allows them to meet and understand the needs of clients."

"The team has also been super responsive, and understands the urgent nature of the matters."

"The Baker team has very strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters as it has very professional legal practitioners and supporting staff locally on the ground. The lawyers give practical advice which enables us to make the right decision."

"They are responsive and able to provide pragmatic solutions."

Baker McKenzie continued to advise members of KPMG as the liquidators of EganaGoldpfeil (Holdings).

Cheung Kwun Yee heads Baker McKenzie's restructuring and insolvency practice. She remains an active adviser on cross-border liquidations, restructurings and receiverships. "Kwun Yee helps us in managing and supporting a massive corporate restructuring project. She is very professional and very responsive to our request, and can provide very practical advice." "I believe she is very knowledgeable in her areas of expertise. She has been accessible when I pick up the phone to call her for advice. Kwun Yee has been user-friendly."