A&O Shearman
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Led by Hong Kong-based Viola Jing, A&O Shearman is well-respected for advising policy and commercial banks on inbound and outbound situations and holistic restructurings. Combining close connections with PRC-qualified partners at Lang Yue, the team delivers a seamless multi-jurisdictional offering for creditors. Jing, benefiting from trilingual capabilities, and Leona Healey are adept at dealing with the needs of PRC financial institutions, having recently assisted the coordination committee of lenders to Sino-Ocean Group on the implementation of an inter-conditional English Restructuring Plan and Hong Kong Scheme of Arrangement to restructure offshore debts. Fai Hung Cheung retired in May 2025, and Ian Chapman continues to utilise his in-depth market knowledge and experience to support the firm as a full-time consultant.
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Key clients
- The Co-ordination Committee of lenders to Shimao Group Holdings Limited
- The Co-ordination Committee of bank lenders to CIFI Holdings Co. Ltd
Work highlights
Advised the Co-ordination Committee of bank lenders to Sino-Ocean Group Holdings Limited on the successful holistic offshore debt restructuring of Sino-Ocean, and on negotiations with the Company and other stakeholders, including the ad hoc group of bondholders (AHG).