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Allen & Gledhill LLP

Restructuring/Insolvency: Domestic

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Allen & Gledhill LLP

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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.

Industries (15)

  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy
  • Government
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Utilities
  • Real Estate
  • Financial Services
  • Transportation & Infrastructure

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Restructuring/Insolvency: Domestic - Singapore

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Allen & Gledhill advised a syndicate of bank and non-bank creditors on the USD3.85 billion restructuring of Hin Leong Trading, Ocean Tankers, and Xihe Holdings.

Strengths

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  • Allen & Gledhill's lawyers are able to work quickly and efficiently to obtain the results we require, even under time pressures, while delivering fantastic results.

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  • The firm is excellent all around, particularly with respect to complex matters. Its depth of understanding is broad.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Chan
    Andrew Chan

    Andrew Chan

    Andrew Chan is a market-leading lawyer in Singapore with experience working for committees of lenders, creditors and trustees on major insolvencies.

    • Andrew is excellent at what he does and is among the best insolvency practitioners in Singapore.

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    • Andrew Chan is always excited to delve into areas of the law that have not been examined. His depth of knowledge always enriches our discussions.

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  • Edward Tiong
    Edward Tiong

    Edward Tiong

    Edward Tiong has expertise acting for creditors on both restructuring and insolvency proceedings in Singapore, including matters in the construction, engineering, and oil sectors.

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  • Jo Tay
    Jo Tay

    Jo Tay

    Jo Tay possesses expertise in restructuring and insolvency matters in Singapore, including in the commodities, fintech and fishery sectors. Her clientele includes lenders and trustees.

    • Jo Tay is very responsive, has a deep understanding of the industry and provides high-quality work.

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  • Kenneth Lim
    Kenneth Lim

    Kenneth Lim

    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.

    • Kenneth Lim is fairly astute and does the technical stuff well. He is pragmatic and good at keeping clients calm.

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  • Alexander Lawrence Yeo
    Alexander Lawrence Yeo

    Alexander Lawrence Yeo

    Alexander Lawrence Yeo has a growing track record of assisting with prominent insolvencies and related disputes, often involving novel legal issues.

    • Alexander is a safe pair of hands.

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    • Alexander Lawrence Yeo always delivers results for his clients and goes above and beyond to secure the best outcome.

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