Ashurst ADTLaw has a well established restructuring, insolvency and special situations practice in Singapore. Operating across Asia Pacific, the team has expanded its connections to Chinese corporates and financial institutions; it continues to have a strong record in matters linked to China, including the collapse of China’s real estate market. Robert Child, ‘a dream of a partner to work with’, is a well known figure in the market, having spent a number of years in Hong Kong before relocating to Singapore in 2020. Head of the Singapore banking team Jean Woo provides further connections to major banks, including as creditors in large-scale debt restructurings and insolvencies. Peter Madden, ’an excellent hire’, joined the team as counsel from Gibson Dunn in February 2025. Senior associate Karan Puri is another key member of the department.
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Testimonials
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‘Rob Child's team is fantastic. Very responsive and extremely commercial in the delivery of advices.’
‘Rob Child is a dream of a partner to work with. He is calm, consistent in his approach, concise in his advices and very reasonable.'
‘The team has grown, is strong and has good depth. ’
‘Robert Child excels as leader with solid knowledge and vast experience. He now has the support of Peter Madden, an excellent hire.’
Key clients
- Acasta Global Master Fund
- AM Asia Strategies Master Fund LP
- Burlington Loan Management DAC
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Deribit Panama Inc.
- Eisler Capital Multi Strategy Master Fund Ltd
- Ghisallo Master Fund LP
- LMR Partners Limited
- Long Corridor Asset Management, Ltd
- GFG Alliance
- China Ping An Overseas Holdings Limited
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Robert Child
Other key lawyers
Jean Woo; Peter Madden; Karan Puri