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Johnson Stokes & Master

Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


Johnson Stokes & Master

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JSM’s restructuring team has extensive experience managing some of the region's largest and most intricate restructurings, guiding clients through a range of distressed situations. We manage cases of all scales, from multi-billion-dollar cross-border insolvency proceedings to highly specialised transactions, offering representation tailored to the complexity of each situation.

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Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms) - China

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

The renowned restructuring and insolvency team of Johnson Stokes & Master regularly acts for creditors, issuers and trustees on high-profile mandates involving bond restructurings, schemes of arrangement, enforcement and recovery matters, and liquidations. The legal team is also notable for handling multi-bank workouts and non-performing loan acquisitions.

Work Highlights

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  • Johnson Stokes & Master advised the provisional liquidators of Changgang Dunxin on its restructuring.

Strengths

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  • They provide swift communication and advice. They also have expertise in the Hong Kong courts and international restructuring processes.

    Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • Johnson Stokes & Master are very experienced, with deep market knowledge, very practical advice, availability and responsiveness.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleJohn M Marsden
    Senior StatespeopleJohn M Marsden

    John M Marsden

    John Marsden heads JSM's restructuring practice. He regularly works for banks, liquidators and receivers on high-profile and multi-jurisdictional restructurings and insolvencies.

    • John Marsden is very knowledgeable, very sociable and so well respected.

      Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • John is very responsive and experienced. He is able to bring that breadth and depth of knowledge to the table when advising clients.

      Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

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    John M Marsden

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