Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
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Provided by Tanner De Witt
Tanner De Witt is ranked as a Tier 1 / Band 2 law firm in the field of restructuring and insolvency in Hong Kong by leading industry publications including Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Our lawyers specialise in a wide spectrum of insolvency administrations, complex restructurings and bankruptcies involving global assets, with a particular emphasis on contentious and court-related issues.
While Tanner De Witt is an independent Hong Kong law firm, our Restructuring and Insolvency lawyers act for many international clients involved in multi-jurisdictional and high profile matters. We provide legal advice and representation to insolvency practitioners, creditors, directors, shareholders, private and listed companies, bondholders, and individuals facing cash flow difficulties and have experience with a wide range of specialist tribunals and professional associations.
Chambers Review
Tanner De Witt fields a well-established independent Hong Kong restructuring and insolvency team that holds a strong reputation, particularly in relation to high-stakes contentious insolvency cases. The team regularly handles complex domestic and cross-jurisdictional litigations. Its clients include distressed companies, individuals and liquidators, such as Stellar Aircraft Holding, E-House (China) Enterprise Holding and New Nordic Management International.
Work Highlights
- Tanner De Witt acted for Stellar Aircraft Holding, as a major creditor, in connection with Hong Kong Airlines' restructuring case.
Strengths
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"It is lovely working with Tanner De Witt. The team is client-focused, proactive and efficient."
"Tanner De Witt is exceptionally experienced, and provides excellent advisory. Sometimes we have difficult cases but it gives very commercial advice. It has an international mindset."
"It is lovely working with Tanner De Witt. The team is client-focused, proactive and efficient."
"Tanner De Witt is exceptionally experienced, and provides excellent advisory. Sometimes we have difficult cases but it gives very commercial advice. It has an international mindset."
Notable Practitioners
Ian De Witt's deep expertise spans both the advisory and contentious aspects of restructuring and insolvency-related work. He is a counsel of choice among liquidators and creditors.
"Ian is a seasoned professional."
"Ian is well recognised in the insolvency market."
Robin Darton is a highly regarded authority on international insolvency and liquidation matters. He offers impressive expertise handling contentious and non-contentious cases for liquidators and debtors.
"Robin is a very solid lawyer and trusted pair of hands."
Sunny Hathiramani is deemed a rising star in the restructuring and insolvency sphere. He has experience advising debtors and creditors on winding-up and insolvency proceedings.
"Sunny is technically strong. He knows clients' needs, and his suggestions are practical."
"He is easy to work with and client-focused. He has a calm approach to his work."
"He's very personable, pragmatic, and very good at distilling legal prinicples for clients. His communication skills are great."
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