Hailed as a ‘very strong’ team with an ’international network’, the Linklaters practice has in-depth experience in handling restructurings of large-scale financial debt defaults, navigating exits of financial investments, and managing winding up petitions. The firm’s client-base is extensive, including Chinese and global companies from across the financial services, energy, and healthcare spheres. The ‘excellent’ Richard Woodworth co-heads the team alongside Denise Fung, with the former specialising in complex enforcement and insolvency matters, whilst the latter predominantly focuses on major cross-border restructurings and disputes in the property space. Since joining as Counsel in August 2023, Roberta Cheung primarily acts for creditors, debtors, and insolvency practitioners, while concentrating on financial restructurings and special situations in Asia.
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‘Very strong practice with experienced leaders and well-trained junior team. An international network almost unbeatable for size and jurisdictional coverage.’
‘Richard Woodworth is an excellent advisor and clients regard his counsel highly. He's into the detail and very switched on, not only on the legal aspect but the commercial implications.’
Key clients
- China Aoyuan Group Limited
- Co-ordination Committee of lenders to Logan Group Company Limited
- CIFI Holdings (Group) Company Limited
- Central China Real Estate Limited
- Yuzhou Group Holdings Company Limited
- Ad hoc group of bondholders of Times China Holdings Ltd
- Ad hoc group of creditors of Sunac China Holdings Limited
- Greenland Global Investment Limited
- Ad hoc group of investors of Sino-Ocean Group Holding Limited
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Richard Woodworth; Denise Fung
Other key lawyers
Roberta Cheung