Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 3
Contact number
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Hogan Lovells' increasingly active business restructuring team acts for creditors and liquidators, and is also able to represent corporate debtors. It is noted for handling cross-border insolvencies and restructurings, and demonstrates experience advising on multi-jurisdictional investigations and enforcement strategies. Hogan Lovells leverages its global expertise with offices in Singapore, Australia, the US and the UK. Its clients include Madison Pacific, D&P China and Citicorp.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells acted for D&P China (HK) Limited, a court-appointed liquidator, in relation to China Metal's winding-up case.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hogan Lovells has very strong debt finance, restructuring and litigation practices which work seamlessly together."
"Hogan Lovells is very responsive, and provides detailed, helpful advice."
"They are very good at thinking around the corners, spotting risks and finding sensible, commercial solutions."
"The insolvency team is practical and effective. It has a capable team of associates to support its practice."
"Hogan Lovells has very strong debt finance, restructuring and litigation practices which work seamlessly together."
"Hogan Lovells is very responsive, and provides detailed, helpful advice."
"They are very good at thinking around the corners, spotting risks and finding sensible, commercial solutions."
"The insolvency team is practical and effective. It has a capable team of associates to support its practice."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan Leitch leads Hogan Lovells' restructuring and insolvency practice. He maintains a versatile practice, advising creditors and investors on contentious and non-contentious matters. His expertise covers various restructurings and sale of distressed debt and non-performing loan portfolio.
"Technically, he is really strong at breaking down complex issues and delivering clear, logical, convincing and commercial advice."
"Jonathan is a seasoned professional."
Chris Dobby is recognised as an active litigator with an established focus on insolvency matters. He is frequently an adviser to liquidators.
"Chris has been a delight to work with. He is across all of the detail. He is always available, and communicates very effectively, and gives really good, clear, sensible advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Hogan Lovells
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