Restructuring/Insolvency: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 2
Contact number
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Hogan Lovells has an experienced legal team in Singapore that advises on both contentious and non-contentious restructuring and insolvency matters, frequently representing financial institutions and insolvency professionals. The firm is capable of advising on distressed M&A and the sale of non-performing loan portfolios. The team is involved in cross-border matters across the Asia-Pacific region, with the ability to draw on resources from its overseas offices, including an association with Dewi Negara Fachri & Partners to facilitate cross-border matters in Indonesia. Active across a variety of sectors, including power, real estate and mining. Clients of the firm include Kroll, Madison Pacific and Deutsche Bank.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells advised Kroll, as the liquidator of Hyflux and Hydrochem, in relation to Hyflux Group's SGD3.5 billion liquidation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hogan Lovells' service has been excellent. They cut to the core of the issue in their advice, providing strategic input in a timely manner. The team have also drawn upon expertise within and outside the firm's network in other jurisdictions seamlessly to support us."
"They have a solid bench with multidisciplinary expertise."
"Hogan Lovells' service has been excellent. They cut to the core of the issue in their advice, providing strategic input in a timely manner. The team have also drawn upon expertise within and outside the firm's network in other jurisdictions seamlessly to support us."
"They have a solid bench with multidisciplinary expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Nick Williams is a recognised lawyer in Singapore for his work in debt restructuring, as well as schemes of arrangement and winding-up proceedings.
"He is sharp, commercial and affable. He is my go-to lawyer when I need cross-border advice on restructuring and insolvency issues."
"I find him very client-friendly, and he pulls together the resources of the firm rather than working in silo. He is a good operator who works hand in hand."
Carol Hartopp Hall is an emerging name in Singapore's legal market, acting largely for creditors, and liquidators as well, across a variety of cross-border matters.
"Carol is a standout restructuring and insolvency lawyer who is very responsive and commercial, with sound technical expertise."
Ranked Lawyers at
Hogan Lovells
Singapore