Restructuring/Insolvency: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 2
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Provided by Shook Lin & Bok LLP
We have a strong restructuring and insolvency practice which consists of lawyers who are highly regarded for their expertise in this field. Adapting to the increasingly cross-border nature of restructuring and insolvency, we have a team of Chinese and Indian lawyers who are able to advise on Chinese and Indian transactions. We have also developed close working relationships with law firms in these and other jurisdictions and are able to coordinate and provide complete downstream execution. Our clients include bank and non-bank creditors, companies, regulators and insolvency practitioners, judicial managers and liquidators.
The team advises on:
- Receiverships
- Judicial management
- Schemes of arrangement
- Liquidation
- Bankruptcy
- Cross-border insolvencies
- Debt restructuring
Chambers Review
Shook Lin & Bok has a respected team of experienced lawyers in Singapore, particularly known for its work in insolvency litigation as well as its ability to assist with debt restructurings. The team frequently acts for creditors, liquidators and judicial managers. The firm draws upon the expertise of India-qualified and China-qualified lawyers from within the firm for regional matters. The practice collaborates with the firm's banking and capital markets practices to handle restructuring-related issues. HSBC, Gulf Petrochem FZC and DBS Bank are examples of clients represented by the team.
Work Highlights
- Shook Lin & Bok acted for HSBC as a creditor to Hin Leong, which underwent a restructuring process.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Shook Lin & Bok are very reliable and will respond quickly. They are easy to work with."
"The team at Shook Lin & Bok are very reliable and will respond quickly. They are easy to work with."
Notable Practitioners
David Chan has a strong legal practice in Singapore, with expertise in acting for insolvency appointees on complex contentious matters. He also has experience working on behalf of debtors, creditors and trustees.
Sarjit Singh Gill SC is an experienced lawyer in Singapore who often works on behalf of appointed professionals and creditors in judicial management proceedings. He also advises banks in relation to multi-jurisdictional restructurings.
"He is able to get up to speed on a case very quickly."
Daniel Tan represents a range of parties in restructuring mandates, including debtors, judicial managers and liquidators. His practice includes matters in the oil, shipping and infrastructure sectors.
"He is one of the most approachable partners in a law firm you can have. He is very commercial and also balances the legal issues. He is a champion to have in our corner."
"Daniel has strong client management skills."
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