Offshore - Asia-Pacific Region
What the team is known for
Forbes Hare fields a team of offshore lawyers based in Singapore and Hong Kong. The firm handles fund formation and fund restructuring work. It is also especially active on a wide range of dispute resolution work, including arbitration and litigation relating to shareholder disputes and insolvencies. Forbes Hare is sought after by clients from various sectors such as Xin Gang Power Investments, Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation and SC Global Vision Fund.
Strengths
"They have done excellent work in Singapore and are very knowledgeable about the processes. On top of that they are very commercial. They understand what clients want and give acceptable advice."
"The team are full of commercial sense and understand the commercial reality, so they are able to grab the gist of the dispute no matter how complicated and sophisticated the matter is."
Work highlights
Forbes Hare acted for the joint liquidators on the liquidation of the Hong Kong-listed company Fresh Express Delivery Holdings.
Notable practitioners
Sam Robertson operates an established litigation and insolvency practice. Based in Singapore, he provides representation in BVI mandates, including company restructuring, liquidation and commercial disputes. "Sam Robertson is my first port of call for offshore litigation work." "He is responsive, cost-efficient and very knowledgeable about BVI law."
Catherine Ross heads Forbes Hare's investment funds practice. She boasts more than 20 years of experience advising on the Cayman Islands and BVI law of fund formation and structured financing. "She always gives good, timely assistance." "I have worked with Catherine for a number of years now. Her client care and knowledge are excellent."