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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Scott Bache
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Phoebe Lo; Soo Khim Keo; Thomas Walsh; Yvonne Shek; Joe Osgerby; Hinny Leung; Anthony Wang