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Wei-Yang Lim

Wei-Yang Lim

Greater China Region 2026

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Greater China Region

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Wei-Yang Lim is a partner in the restructuring group in Kirkland's Hong Kong office. Wei-Yang represents financial sponsors, investment funds and corporations in connection with some of the most complex and high-profile restructurings and special situations investments across the Asia Pacific region. He has extensive experience in utilizing and navigating international restructuring tools for distress situations involving Chinese, Indian and Southeast Asian businesses, including implementing successful restructurings involving PRC bankruptcy proceedings, Indonesian PKPUs, Indian Corporate Insolvency Resolution Processes, Singapore judicial management, schemes of arrangement in multiple jurisdictions, US Chapter 11 proceedings and UK pre-pack administrations.

Wei-Yang has been recognized as a leading lawyer for Restructuring/Insolvency by Chambers Greater China, a “Highly Regarded” lawyer for Restructuring and Insolvency by IFLR1000, and a “Next Generation Partner” for Restructuring and Insolvency by Legal 500 Greater China. Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific also named him to its 2024 “Top 40 Under 40” list for Insolvency.

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Chambers Greater China Region

Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms) - China

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Lim Wei-Yang has a notable practice and continues to draw praise from market sources. He acts for debtors and creditors on cross-border restructurings and liquidations.

Strengths

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  • Wei-Yang has a calm head and always provides sensible and simple solutions to challenging and complex issues. He is a pleasure to work with.

    Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
  • Wei-Yang has been a fantastic resource for our organisation. He not only has a great deal of relevant experience and technical expertise but is also very strategic and commercial.

    Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
  • Wei-Yang is extremely pleasant and professional to interact with. Coming from a debt finance and restructuring background, he's well rounded and has an acute commercial sense.

    Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

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