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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

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Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms) - China

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Weil, Gotshal & Manges is able to advise clients on complex creditor-side mandates regarding both contentious and non-contentious matters, with additional experience acting for debtors. The firm provides expertise in a broad range of work, handling both consensual and contested restructuring, creditor enforcement and fraud, and asset tracing and recovery, with significant recent experience in advising bondholders on offshore debt restructuring.

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Work Highlights

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  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges acted for the ad hoc group of bondholders in relation to the restructuring of more than USD7 billion of offshore debt of China Aoyuan Group and its subsidiary, Add Hero, including over USD3 billion of offshore bond debt.

Strengths

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  • The firm provides clarity of advice, commerciality and flexibility.

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  • Weil’s restructuring team stand out for their sharp intellect, strategic focus and relentless client advocacy. They draw on deep market experience to deliver commercially sound advice.

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  • They have a dynamic local team backed up by a very strong international team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kathleen Aka
    Kathleen Aka

    Kathleen Aka

    Kathleen Aka possesses expertise advising liquidators and bondholders on cross-border restructurings. She also offers advice in relation to enforcement issues and distressed situations.

    • Kat is proactive and easy to deal with. She's also very well connected to the marketplace.

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    • Kathleen is a highly experienced professional who is knowledgeable and ensures that clients receive timely and reliable legal advice.

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    • Kathleen is a good partner. She's easy to get along with and has technical legal understanding.

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    Kathleen Aka

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