Restructuring/Insolvency: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
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Rajah & Tann Singapore has a stellar legal practice based in Singapore, noted for its deep bench of lawyers. The team assists clients involved in high-value judicial management and insolvency matters, including debtors, creditors, committees of noteholders and liquidators. The practice is also well placed to advise on the enforcement of creditors' rights. Rajah & Tann draws on its regional network to advise on cross-border matters, and offers specialist expertise from within the firm in areas such as shipping, construction and energy. H&C S Holdings, Agritrade International and Cosco Shipping are among the firm's clientele.
Work Highlights
- Rajah & Tann Singapore acted for Shanghai Huaxin, a company in liquidation, on claims against various entities for the recovery of receivables.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Rajah & Tann have been able to break down complicated issues into simple concepts for our business team to better understand the issues. Their insolvency team have the relevant depth of experience and are able to handle any issues that crop up."
"They are just a great team - I can't speak highly enough of them. They have depth in the firm, such as senior counsels, and are really good to deal with."
"Rajah & Tann have been able to break down complicated issues into simple concepts for our business team to better understand the issues. Their insolvency team have the relevant depth of experience and are able to handle any issues that crop up."
"They are just a great team - I can't speak highly enough of them. They have depth in the firm, such as senior counsels, and are really good to deal with."
Notable Practitioners
Lee Eng Beng SC remains a market-leading figure with notable expertise in restructuring and insolvency matters in Singapore. He has particularly notable experience on restructuring litigation and arbitration mandates. He often works on behalf of creditors, as well as judicial managers and debtors.
Sim Kwan Kiat is a highly esteemed lawyer in Singapore who is renowned for working on high-value restructurings. He acts on behalf of lenders, noteholders, judicial managers and liquidators.
Patrick Ang is a pre-eminent lawyer in Singapore with extensive experience acting for major banks and judicial managers on restructuring mandates. He is a highly regarded figure in the market.
Chua Beng Chye is respected in Singapore's legal market for his active restructuring and insolvency practice, which includes acting for creditors in particular, as well as liquidators and debtors.
"He is very practical and offers a solution that lets us nip the issue in the bud. He explains the risk and shows why it is the best solution going forward. He applies what he knows to the best possible solution."
"We always love having him as our supporting lawyer. He is extremely good and awesome in his profession."
Lionel Tay is an experienced lawyer in Singapore with a well-established contentious practice. He acts for steering committees of noteholders, judicial managers and lenders on insolvency proceedings.
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