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White & Case LLP

Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


White & Case LLP

Rankings

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Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms) - China

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

White & Case leverages its international network to advise significant clients on a range of restructuring and insolvency matters. The group is consistently active across various jurisdictions, most notably in the British Cayman Islands and Hong Kong. It is particularly experienced in large-scale offshore restructuring transactions.

Strengths

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  • The White & Case team are proactive, responsive and solution-oriented. I am confident that White & Case have expertise in each area relevant to any given transaction.

    Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • White & Case are good at finding an amicable solution to complex legal issues and are very responsive and committed when dealing with client issues, especially at critical times.

    Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • The team are very smart and very commercial. We enjoy working with them.

    Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Sophie Lyall
    Band 4Sophie Lyall

    Sophie Lyall

    Sophie Lyall has a strong reputation in the restructuring sphere, regularly advising on restructurings and winding-up proceedings. Her experience is sought by financial institutions and distressed credit funds.

    • Sophie is a dedicated and commercially-minded leader in the Hong Kong restructuring space who is active on some of the most significant restructurings in the market.

      Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • We love working with her. She's a rising star in the market. She's a really easy person to work with and gets things done.

      Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • She is extremely client-focused and balances tricky situations well.

      Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

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