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We have a strong restructuring and insolvency practice which consists of lawyers who are highly regarded for their expertise in this field. Adapting to the increasingly cross-border nature of restructuring and insolvency, we have a team of Chinese and Indian lawyers who are able to advise on Chinese and Indian transactions. We have also developed close working relationships with law firms in these and other jurisdictions and are able to coordinate and provide complete downstream execution. Our clients include bank and non-bank creditors, companies, regulators and insolvency practitioners, judicial managers and liquidators.

The team advises on:

  • Receiverships
  • Judicial management
  • Schemes of arrangement
  • Liquidation
  • Bankruptcy
  • Cross-border insolvencies
  • Debt restructuring

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What the Team is Known For

Shook Lin & Bok has a respected team of experienced lawyers in Singapore, particularly known for its work in insolvency litigation as well as its ability to assist with debt restructurings. The team frequently acts for creditors, liquidators and judicial managers. The firm draws upon the expertise of India-qualified and China-qualified lawyers from within the firm for regional matters. The practice collaborates with the firm's banking and capital markets practices to handle restructuring-related issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Shook Lin & Bok represented the liquidators of Envy Group in litigation brought against the former directors to recover unauthorised or fraudulent transactions made out of investors' funds. 

Strengths

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They have a deep understanding and appreciation of the insolvency legal landscape and framework, enabling them to advise on complex and sophisticated matters.

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They have excellent knowledge, understanding and advice. 

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Notable Practitioners

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David Chan
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David Chan
2
Band 2

David Chan has a strong legal practice in Singapore, with expertise in acting for insolvency appointees on complex contentious matters. He also has experience working on behalf of debtors, creditors and trustees.

David provides a very insightful and thoughtful analysis of various matters and constraints to achieve the desired outcomes.

David provides excellent commercial advice and service.

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Daniel Tan
3
Daniel Tan
3
Band 3

Daniel Tan represents a range of parties in restructuring mandates, including debtors, judicial managers and liquidators. His practice includes matters in the oil, shipping and infrastructure sectors.

Daniel has always been a great lawyer for dealing with complex cases with significant ease.

Daniel Tan is very responsive and user-friendly.

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Sarjit Singh Gill SC
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Sarjit Singh Gill SC
3
Band 3

Sarjit Singh Gill SC is an experienced lawyer in Singapore who often works on behalf of appointed professionals and creditors in judicial management proceedings. He also advises banks in relation to multi-jurisdictional restructurings.

Sarjit was able to grasp facts and advocate our position on short notice.

He is a very well-regarded senior counsel across restructuring and disputes and is excellent in both.

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David Chan
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David Chan
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Daniel Tan
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Daniel Tan
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Sarjit Singh Gill SC
3
Sarjit Singh Gill SC
3
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