Clifford Chance combines contentious and non-contentious expertise to deliver comprehensive support to creditors, lenders, coordinating committees, and debtors in high-profile restructuring matters. The team is also at the forefront of cryptocurrency insolvency, having recently advised on a landmark crypto exchange liquidation, raising novel trust issues. Practice head Scott Bache is highly experienced in corporate restructuring, distressed M&A, and special situations investing. Phoebe Lo is particularly noted for advising leading Chinese clients on complex cross-border matters involving high-value distressed outbound investments, while Soo Khim Keoy is a key name for insolvency cases with contentious elements. Donna Wacker departed from the practice in May 2025.
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‘Anthony Wang is a very capable structured finance lawyer experienced with dealing with complex situations, onshore in China and in HK.’
‘The team has excellent strength and depth at all levels.’
‘Phoebe Lo is a superb technical lawyer. She goes above and beyond to get things done.'
'Scott Bache runs the show. He is hands-on and superb at tactical decisions.’
Key clients
- FTI Consulting
- Alvarez & Marsal
Work highlights
Act for joint and several liquidators of China Evergrande Group.
Act for the joint official liquidators of Asia Private Credit Fund Limited; Adamas Asia Strategic Opportunity Fund Limited, and other related entities.
Represents the Liquidators of Gate coin Limited, one of Hong Kong’s earliest and most popular cryptocurrency exchange platforms that went into liquidation in 2019 following a hack.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Scott Bache
Other key lawyers
Phoebe Lo; Soo Khim Keo; Thomas Walsh; Yvonne Shek; Joe Osgerby; Hinny Leung; Anthony Wang