Restructuring/Insolvency (PRC Firms) | Greater China Region

Dacheng Law Offices is equipped with a group of specialists advising large state-owned enterprises, private corporations and listed companies from various industries on restructuring cases. The team is also noted for acting as administrators in reorganisation proceedings. It is regularly instructed on high-stakes cases and experienced in handling acquisitions of distressed companies. Dacheng Law Offices possesses broad industry knowledge, notably in the energy, financial services and aviation sectors.

Fangda Partners houses a number of accomplished restructuring and insolvency experts. The team advises clients from a diverse range of industries on high-profile mandates, many of which involve cross-border elements, and it continues to be the counsel of choice for creditors. Fangda often represents domestic entities in reorganisation cases and is also active as administrator in liquidations. The firm is additionally engaged by local governments to conduct due diligence work with regard to distressed entities, and is noteworthy for dealing with buyouts of distressed assets.

King & Wood Mallesons remains a market leader with a deep bench and strong record in this sphere. The team possesses an impressive national and international footprint, giving it considerable geographical reach and making it a go-to firm for financial institutions and corporate clients on high-stakes restructuring and liquidation. It additionally provides advice on acquisitions and disposals of distressed assets, and remains the counsel of choice for a number of listed companies and leading SOEs. The firm is also active in taking up the administrator role in bankruptcy cases. It has broad industry coverage with specialisms in the energy, financial services and technology sectors.

Zhong Lun Law Firm has a highly respected team with a long history of handling insolvency-related matters and corporate reorganisations. The team continues to be instructed as administrator on big-ticket liquidation work for both listed and non-listed corporations from a variety of industries. The practice has extensive experience in handling debt restructuring matters and is also equipped to represent creditors in bankruptcy cases. It possesses traditionally a strong client base in South China and is increasingly active in some northern provinces.

Capital Equity Legal Group's Hangzhou-headquartered team is widely known for its deep experience in the restructuring and insolvency area. The team is experienced as administrators in reorganisation proceedings, and in acting for domestic corporations, especially those based in Zhejiang province, on various debt restructuring matters.

W&H Law Firm houses a recognised team with a well-established offering covering bankruptcies and restructurings for domestic corporations. The team regularly handles cases involving high-value assets, and ably handles restructuring matters involving both civil and criminal law elements. It has broad industry experience, including in materials, technology and real estate. The team is also active in research work in this area of practice.

DeHeng Law Offices' accomplished group offers expertise in the restructuring and insolvency sphere. The team has experience handling bankruptcy proceedings as administrator across various provinces and is particularly active in Shandong. It also represents domestic creditors in restructuring and reorganisation cases. DeHeng maintains good working cooperation with enterprises from the tourism, energy and retail sectors.

Hylands houses an accomplished team with experience in insolvency and restructuring mandates, often instructed to act as administrator. It is also equipped to handle matters for creditors. The team is well placed to act for clients from various sectors such as food and beverages, manufacturing and real estate.

Beijing Highking Law Firm is a boutique focused on restructuring and insolvency. It represents a number of distressed borrowers and creditors, and has particularly solid expertise in sophisticated cases for SOEs as well as private and public corporates. The practice is also skilled at dealing with out-of-court restructurings and assisting with distressed asset disposals. Its sector knowledge includes real estate, financial services and construction.

T&C Law Firm is a corporate law full-service powerhouse with a stellar reputation in the province of Zhejiang. The team is highlighted for its deep understanding of corporate structures and distressed assets, together with its skill set in litigation, which enables it to advise on both contentious and non-contentious elements in restructuring and insolvency cases.

Tahota Law Firm has a good track record of dealing with insolvency work, frequently acting as administrator and representing corporate creditors and asset managers as well. The team is a popular choice of counsel in Sichuan and Shandong, with increasing prominence nationally. The team draws upon its stellar dispute resolution capabilities when advising on the contentious aspects of restructuring and insolvency cases.

Baijus Law Firm draws upon its litigation excellence to offer advice on a variety of cases including mandatory liquidation, pre-restructuring, asset restructuring and insolvency. The Chongqing-based team is a popular choice of counsel among local financial services institutions, large private companies, SOEs and listed companies. The team also advises on finance, insurance and related fund work.

Boss & Young Attorneys-at-Law operates out of its Shanghai base and is experienced in acting on liquidation and bankruptcy enforcement. The team is known for its skills in asset disposal and, in particular, issues relating to non-performing loans.

Global Law Office provides expertise on a broad range of restructuring and insolvency mandates. It acts as administrator in bankruptcy and liquidation proceedings. The firm is also adept at representing investors in insolvency-related matters. It assists international clients with recovering debts in the Greater China Region. Its clientele includes state-owned enterprises and financial institutions.

Guantao Law Firm is a well-regarded full-service firm that offers expertise in restructuring, liquidation and insolvency issues. Clients benefit from its one-stop offering including its rich transaction and contentious knowledge in the corporate law sphere. The firm regularly acts as administrator in insolvency proceedings and is particularly visible in Fujian, Liaoning, Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

China Commercial Law Firm boasts a strong team of practitioners experienced in handling restructuring and liquidation proceedings. It is highly sought after for bankruptcy cases, particularly those involving companies primarily based in Guangdong Province. The firm is involved in matters across a wide range of industries, including energy, healthcare and IT.

Hui Ye Law Firm has noteworthy expertise in the restructuring and insolvency sector. The team regularly acts as administrator in restructuring and liquidation proceedings and is also adept at assisting debtors in debt restructurings. The firm has a strong track record in advising on insolvencies in the manufacturing, real estate and logistics sectors.

Shaanxi Forever Law Firm has an accomplished bankruptcy and insolvency practice. It regularly serves as administrator in restructuring and liquidation proceedings. The team is particularly adept in real estate and construction sectors-related insolvency cases. It is a popular choice among Shaanxi-based companies.

Shanxi Hua Ju Law Firm fields a compact team advising on bankruptcy and liquidation matters, being regularly instructed to act as administrator. It has particular expertise in cases involving Shanxi-based private entities and state-owned enterprises, and possesses noteworthy knowledge of the mining and manufacturing sectors.

Winners Law Firm is renowned for its corporate and commercial law focus. The team houses a bench of insolvency specialists with expertise across a diverse range of disciplines including construction, administrative law, environmental law and finance. The firm receives regular mandates from Tianjin courts and distressed local companies in the machinery, real estate, shipping and international trade sectors.

Yingke Law Firm offers a comprehensive range of services in the area of bankruptcy, assisting clients from various provinces across China. The firm regularly manages complex reorganisation and liquidation cases, and is often entrusted with the role of administrator. Its expertise in restructuring and insolvency extends to sectors such as real estate, transportation and manufacturing.