Restructuring/Insolvency: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 1
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Provided by Allen & Gledhill LLP
Our dedicated Restructuring and Insolvency practice is a highly regarded specialist practice in Singapore. We advise and assist our clients on all aspects of business rescue, insolvency and restructuring, with particular emphasis on complex contentious and non-contentious corporate restructurings.
We are focussed on our clients’ needs, and driven to provide multi-faceted approaches and practical solutions to complex matters. We frequently advise on cross-border as well as domestic restructuring and insolvency matters. We also have the ability to draw on market-leading specialist expertise and diversity of knowledge from both our contentious and non-contentious practice areas.
Our clients comprise institutional lenders, financial institutions, borrowers and insolvency professionals such as judicial managers, scheme managers and liquidators.
Chambers Review
Allen & Gledhill has a standout legal team in the Singapore market, with experienced restructuring and insolvency lawyers, that is noted for its strong focus on creditors. The team is also active representing liquidators and trustees in high-profile restructurings, judicial managements and schemes of arrangement, with the ability to support potential investors in distressed situations. The lawyers are involved in complex, cross-border restructurings, particularly in the shipping, telecoms, construction and energy sectors. Allen & Gledhill combines the strength of the firm's disputes, corporate and finance teams to provide a full-service offering in this sphere.
Work Highlights
- Allen & Gledhill advised the Genesis group on filing for crossborder recognition and assistance proceedings in the Singapore courts, including appointment as foreign representatives of itself under UNCITRAL Model Law.
Strengths
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"They are very practical, the strongest when it comes to domestic work. Allen & Gledhill has great service and a well-balanced practice."
"Any critical matters raised are dealt with as a high priority, and they are always available for a quick chat to address any concerns."
"They are very practical, the strongest when it comes to domestic work. Allen & Gledhill has great service and a well-balanced practice."
"Any critical matters raised are dealt with as a high priority, and they are always available for a quick chat to address any concerns."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Chan is a market-leading lawyer in Singapore with experience working for committees of lenders, creditors and trustees on major insolvencies.
"Andrew is considered a veteran in the industry. He is always excited to delve into areas of the law which have not been examined."
Edward Tiong has expertise acting for creditors on both restructuring and insolvency proceedings in Singapore, including matters in the construction, engineering and energy sectors.
Jo Tay possesses expertise in restructuring and insolvency matters in Singapore, including in the commodities, energy and fishery sectors. Her clientele includes lenders and trustees.
Kenneth Lim is an experienced lawyer in Singapore with substantial experience representing borrowers, investors and insolvency professionals in complex restructuring and insolvency matters. He also offers substantial experience in a range of contentious matters, acting for both domestic and multinational clients.
"He knows when to pick his battles and that is appreciated."
Alexander Lawrence Yeo has a growing track record of assisting with prominent insolvencies and related disputes, often involving novel legal issues.
"Alexander has a keen eye for detail and is prompt and attentive. He always provides the best commercial approach on any matter, including litigation."
"He's pragmatic and always offers the practical solution. A very strong lawyer."
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Members
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Alexander Lawrence Yeo
Fay Fong
Hsu Hsien Tham
Jo Tay
Tse Chuan Loong
William Ong
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