Singled out for its ‘partner-led experience’, Ashurst ADTLaw fields a team that is praised for its ability to offer ’comprehensive end-to-end solutions for complex restructuring and insolvency cases’. The team is well-versed in a range of mandates from financial restructurings, formal insolvencies and distressed investing, to security enforcement and insolvency litigation. Leading the team is the ‘thoughtful and considered’ Robert Child, who is frequently involved in complex and multi-jurisdictional restructurings and insolvencies across Asia and Europe. A mix of financial stakeholders, advisory firms, insolvency practitioners and issuers turn to Karan Puri for his assistance on cross-border mandates.
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Testimonials
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‘Robert Child is a thoughtful and considered practitioner. He is practical in relation to billing arrangements and always happy to assist us in finding the right solutions.’
‘Partner-led experience. A lean team and well-experienced in cross-border restructuring matters.'
‘Robert Child is a user friendly lawyer who thinks outside the box to help his clients.’
‘Ashurst's Singapore restructuring and insolvency practice distinguishes itself through its combination of global reach and local expertise, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for complex restructuring and insolvency cases.'
'The team is known for its deep sector-specific knowledge, particularly in industries such as shipping, energy, and real estate, and excels in handling cross-border matters. Clients benefit from a multidisciplinary approach, with the practice collaborating closely with other areas of the firm to provide strategic and practical advice tailored to their specific needs.'
‘Robert Child is known for his ability to navigate intricate legal issues and provide practical, tailored advice. His commitment to understanding clients' specific needs and his collaborative approach ensure that he delivers optimal outcomes.'
'Robert Child's leadership within Ashurst's restructuring and insolvency practice underscores his influence and dedication to the field, further solidifying his standout status among peers and clients alike.'
Key clients
- Acasta Global Master Fund
- AM Asia Strategies Master Fund LP
- Burlington Loan Management DAC (Davidson Kempner)
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
- Deribit Panama Inc.
- Eisler Capital Multi Strategy Master Fund Ltd
- Ghisallo Master Fund LP
- LMR Partners Limited
- Long Corridor Asset Management Ltd
- Hong Kong-based subsidiary of a major PRC financial conglomerate
Work highlights
Advising an ad-hoc group of holders of HK$1,950 million 6.95 per cent. cash settled equity-linked securities due 2026 issued by Logan Group Company Limited in the restructuring of US$6 billion in offshore debt of the Logan group of companies.
Advising Commonwealth Bank of Australia in the restructuring of Antanium Resources Pte Ltd.
Advised Deribit, a crypto options and futures exchange, in highly contentious restructuring proceedings initiated by the Babel group of companies in Singapore.
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
Karan Puri