Described as ‘market leaders, client-oriented and well regarded’, the team at Rajah & Tann Asia houses one of the largest restructuring and insolvency practices in the region, adeptly handling a comprehensive range of both domestic and cross-border issues, whether contentious or non-contentious. The team assists its impressive client roster, encompassing lenders, creditors, debtors, liquidators, and judicial managers, across the marine and offshore, energy, oil and gas, as well as commodities, consumer goods, and financial services sectors. Spearheading the team is Kwan Kiat Sim, who has expertise in banking and financing disputes, corporate insolvencies, business advisory, workouts and debt restructurings, and enforcement of creditors’ rights. Deputy heads Beng Chye Chua and Sheila Ng stand out for their focus on corporate and contentious insolvency. Patrick Ang is noted for his expertise in banking and financing disputes.
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Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘They are able to handle complex and sophisticated matters, confident in arguing cases in front of the judges and has an established team of insolvency practitioners to support them.’

  • ‘Market leaders, client-oriented and well regarded.’

  • ‘Beng Chye Chua possesses great communication skills, is extremely client-focused, technically very strong, and able to generate creative yet practical solutions.’

  • ‘The practice consistently delivers elite level and commercial advice and assistance to any client we refer to them.’

  • ‘The R&T team are all very bright, commercial, quick to respond and well versed in Singapore restructuring laws and procedures. They are also excellent at having partners lead on key assignments without charging absurd fees.’

  • ‘The breadth of knowledge and experience amongst the partners is superb and incomparable.’

  • ‘Beng Chye Chua is strong in his innovative approach to a problem and he provides strategic insights on how to navigate that problem.'

  • 'The work product of always of the highest quality, and the individuals at the practice go above and beyond.'

Clients clés

  • Agritrade International Pte Ltd
  • Ascentra Holdings Inc.
  • Astoria Development
  • Coca-Cola Sabco (East Africa) Limited
  • Cosco Shipping (Qidong) Offshore Co. Ltd
  • Dasin Retail Trust Management Pte. Ltd.
  • Eagle Hospitality REIT
  • Hodlnaut Pte. Ltd.
  • Hontop Energy (Singapore) Pte Ltd
  • Hyflux Group

Points forts

  • Negotiated a consensual restructuring agreement, within a record time of four months, involving the lenders of Manulife US Real Estate Investment Trust.
  • Represented the very first cryptocurrency restructuring in Singapore, involving Vauld group of companies.
  • Advising Ascentra Holdings in the recognition of the first ever foreign solvent liquidation proceeding in Singapore.

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Lee Eng Beng, SC

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Responsable de la pratique

Kwan Kiat Sim

Autres avocats clés

Beng Chye Chua; Sheila Ng; Patrick Ang; Lee Eng Beng SC