Kirkland & Ellis remains a leading authority in Hong Kong’s restructuring market, acting for an enviable roster of corporates, sponsors, funds, financial institutions, and insolvency practitioners. The firm is noted for its involvement in precedent-setting matters, including securing the first substantial damages award for breach of a keepwell deed and acting in the first keepwell litigation against a PRC state-owned entity. Co-chair Neil McDonald is highly sought after by international creditors navigating the recent wave of distressed PRC real estate developer restructurings, while fellow co-chair Wei-Yang Lim continues to lead on multibillion-dollar restructurings of offshore debt liabilities. Anthony Wijaya is also a key member of the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very commercial and drives to solutions.’
‘Neil McDonald is a leader in situations that require bringing parties together. ’
‘The K&E team is diverse, sharp, responsive and provides innovative but simple solutions to challenging and complex issues. They're a pleasure to work with and always produce high quality work with short turnaround times. ’
‘Lim Wei Yang is certainly a rising star. A pleasure to work with. He is supported by a competent team who can deliver quickly and effectively. ’
Key clients
- Hilong Holding Limited
- PURE Fitness
- Sapura Energy Group
- Eagle Investments HoldCo
Work highlights
Representing an ad hoc group of Country Garden’s offshore note holders in connection with the restructuring of its offshore indebtedness.
Representing an ad hoc group of Kaisa’s offshore note holders in connection with the restructuring of its offshore indebtedness.
Representing an ad hoc group of CIFI’s offshore note holders in connection with the restructuring of its offshore indebtedness.
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The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Wei-Yang Lim; Neil McDonald
Other key lawyers
Anthony Wijaya