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Neil McDonald

Neil McDonald

Greater China Region 2026

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Kirkland & Ellis
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms)

China

16 years ranked

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Greater China Region

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Neil McDonald heads Kirkland’s market-leading contentious and non-contentious restructuring practice in Asia. Bringing years of experience, a broad knowledge base and polished strategic skills, Neil advises on an expansive range of issues that arise in the restructuring and insolvency of troubled companies. Neil also advises financial institutions, insolvency appointment holders, turnaround management firms and hedge funds in distressed situations, including helping clients source and maximize lucrative opportunities that manifest from financial distress. Neil has been recognized as a leading lawyer for restructuring and insolvency by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Chambers Greater China, IFLR1000 and PLC Which Lawyer? guide book.

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Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms) - China

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Neil McDonald heads Kirkland & Ellis's restructuring and insolvency practice. He has an established reputation for supporting distressed companies and creditors in cross-border restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings.

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  • Neil McDonald brings a breadth of experience and sharp legal knowledge to every matter, consistently acting quickly and decisively to drive results.

    Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

  • Neil is hyper-commercial and great at getting deals done. He gives practical advice that I don't think any other lawyer in Asia could give. He has a wealth of knowledge.

    Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

  • He's number one in the market.

    Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

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