Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP’s Asia restructuring team is recognised for handling the full spectrum of restructuring, insolvency, and special situations mandates across both creditor and debtor sides. Its diverse client base includes credit funds, creditor committees, bondholders, alternative investors, insolvency practitioners, private equity sponsors, corporate debtors, and directors and shareholders. Practice head Kathleen Aka brings over 20 years’ experience in both contentious and non-contentious restructuring and insolvency matters. Key figures also include Minna Zhang and Jaime Yeh, who play pivotal roles in the team’s continued success.
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Testimonials
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‘Weil in Hong Kong is an excellent law firm in the Restructuring and Insolvency space. ’
‘Kathleen Aka leads the practice. She is very intelligent and excellent at both contentious and non-contentious cases.'
‘Weil’s Asia team is built for complexity. Whether it’s a cross-border restructuring, a distressed M&A, or a high-stakes private equity transaction, the team delivers. What sets them apart is their ability to combine technical precision with commercial instinct, especially when the stakes are high and the path isn’t obvious.'
'The team has a track record of leading on landmark matters.'
‘Minna Zhang's work has helped create a platform where emerging professionals can connect meaningfully, and where ideas and best practices are shared across firms and borders.’
‘Approachable, responsive, practical.’
Key clients
- Kroll
- FTI Consulting
Work highlights
Advised the ad hoc group of bondholders in relation to the successful restructuring of more than US$7 billion of offshore debt of China Aoyuan Group Limited.
Advising the ad hoc group of bondholders in relation to the proposed restructuring of more than US$6 billion of offshore bond debt issued by Shimao Group.
Advising the receivers and managers of Smart Edge Limited in relation to various receivership matters.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Kathleen Aka
Other key lawyers
Minna Zhang; Jaime Yeh