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 continues to be the counsel of choice for creditors. Fangda often represents domestic entities in reorganisation cases and is increasingly 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 a specialism 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.

Grandall Law Firm fields an established team of specialists, acting as administrator and for creditors' committees in an array of restructuring and insolvency cases. Thanks to the group's prowess in capital markets, it is well versed in handling insolvency cases involving public companies and able to advise on extrajudicial restructuring. The group leverages its footprint across the country to assist clients from various provinces, such as Shanghai, Zhejiang and Ningxia.

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.

AllBright Law Offices offers comprehensive advice in relation to insolvency, liquidation and restructuring. Market commentators are quick to note its representation of creditors and investors, and the team ably advises on cases in the insurance, financial services and real estate sectors. The team offers advice out of its Shanghai headquarters and beyond, including drawing resources from offices in Tianjin, Nanjing, Nanchang and Shenzhen.

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.

JunHe is equipped with an experienced restructuring and insolvency team. Its clients benefit from a widespread national network able to service a full range of corporate restructuring and insolvency matters. The team advises state-owned enterprises, private companies, listed entities and creditors on liquidation, debt restructuring and debt acquisition matters. JunHe also acts as administrator in reorganisation proceedings.

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 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 counsels among local financial services institutions, large private companies, SOEs and listed companies. The team also advises on finance, insurance and related fund work.

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.

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.

TianTong Law Firm attracts attention for its impressive expertise in the restructuring arena. The team regularly acts as administrator for domestic manufacturers and food processing companies in high-value reorganisations. It is also sought after by creditors and liquidators to deal with complex insolvency proceedings.

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 offers expertise in handling restructuring cases for listed companies and is involved in matters across a wide range of industries, including energy, healthcare and IT.

Fidelity Law Firm provides a comprehensive range of services in bankruptcy, leveraging its extensive corporate law experience in liquidation and reorganisation proceedings. Additionally, the firm brings expertise in handling issues related to non-performing assets. It is frequently engaged in matters involving Fujian-based companies in industries such as real estate, food and manufacturing.

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.