Restructuring/Insolvency: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 1
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Rajah & Tann Singapore has a stellar legal practice based in Singapore, noted for its deep bench of lawyers. The team assists clients involved in high-value judicial management and insolvency matters, including debtors, creditors, committees of noteholders and liquidators. The practice is also well-placed to advise on the enforcement of creditors' rights. Rajah & Tann draws on its regional network to advise on cross-border matters and offers specialist expertise from within the firm in areas such as shipping, construction and energy.
Work Highlights
- Rajah & Tann represented the lenders of Manulife US Real Estate Investment Trust in negotiating a consensual restructuring agreement within four months.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Superb practitioners who are able to take on the most complex work under time pressure. The quality of work is great and responses are immediate."
"The calibre of lawyers at Rajah & Tann is unparalleled. They are not only technically strong but can also be flexible to understand the unique needs of the client."
"Superb practitioners who are able to take on the most complex work under time pressure. The quality of work is great and responses are immediate."
"The calibre of lawyers at Rajah & Tann is unparalleled. They are not only technically strong but can also be flexible to understand the unique needs of the client."
Notable Practitioners
Lee Eng Beng SC remains a market-leading figure with notable expertise in restructuring and insolvency matters in Singapore. He has particularly notable experience on restructuring litigation and arbitration mandates. He often works on behalf of creditors, as well as judicial managers and debtors.
"He's a lawyer with great professional knowledge and experience."
"He can go beyond what is legislative and propose a workable solution, coming up with an optimal solution for all stakeholders."
Sim Kwan Kiat is a highly esteemed lawyer in Singapore who is renowned for working on high-value restructurings. He acts on behalf of lenders, noteholders, judicial managers and liquidators.
"He's at the top of my list of go-to lawyers for support in restructuring and insolvency."
"He is very experienced in managing complicated assignments."
Patrick Ang is a pre-eminent lawyer in Singapore with extensive experience acting for major banks and judicial managers on restructuring mandates. He is a highly regarded figure in the market.
"He's simply the best to work with."
Chua Beng Chye is respected in Singapore's legal market for his active restructuring and insolvency practice, which includes acting for creditors in particular, as well as liquidators and debtors.
"He delivers high-quality work with personalised service and commercial awareness."
"He has great communication skills, is extremely client-focussed, technically strong and able to generate creative solutions."
Lionel Tay is an experienced lawyer in Singapore with a well-established contentious practice. He acts for steering committees of noteholders, judicial managers and lenders on insolvency proceedings.
"It's a pleasure working with Lionel due to his technical knowledge, reliability and responsiveness."
Shelia Ng is the deputy head of the firm's restructuring/insolvency department. She acts for both liquidators in insolvency proceedings and distressed companies on complex financial restructurings.
"Shelia is a subject matter expert who is very insightful, prompt and willing to share her views openly."
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