Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
Contact number
+852 2912 2500Chambers Review
Clients benefit from Latham & Watkins' strong global footprint as well as its impressive local expertise in complex restructuring. The law firm caters to a broad spectrum of Chinese, regional and international clients, including liquidators and debtors in distressed situations. It is active on bond defaults, advising both bondholders and corporates, and is also skilled in contentious matters that include enforcement action. Its clients include Hong Kong Airlines, Huachen Energy and Shop-Vac.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins assisted Hong Kong Airlines with its USD6.2 billion debt restructuring.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Latham & Watkins is very efficient, highly responsive, and reliable in providing practical advice. It has an impressive track record of advising clients on complex restructuring matters."
"The team is very resourceful and can work across offices."
"Latham & Watkins is able to help us navigate, and comes up with creative solutions."
"Latham & Watkins is one of the firms we like because it is very on top of things. It is responsive and able to grasp complex issues quickly, and find solutions."
"Latham & Watkins is very efficient, highly responsive, and reliable in providing practical advice. It has an impressive track record of advising clients on complex restructuring matters."
"The team is very resourceful and can work across offices."
"Latham & Watkins is able to help us navigate, and comes up with creative solutions."
"Latham & Watkins is one of the firms we like because it is very on top of things. It is responsive and able to grasp complex issues quickly, and find solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Howard Lam heads Latham & Watkins' restructuring and insolvency group. He remains sought after for his language skills and regularly advises on debt and bond restructurings, as well as on enforcement matters.
"Howard is very responsive. He understands clients' needs, and can always provide sound advice to clients."
"He is very responsive, and knows clients' objectives very well."