Linklaters is known for its ability to land major debtor and bondholder engagements across Asia Pacific. It is one of few international law firms in Singapore to have a dedicated restructuring and insolvency partner leading a significant team on matters throughout the region. The group has experienced further growth in dealing with major financial debt defaults in the Chinese real estate sector, often for large real estate developers, along with further activity in financial services, energy, and healthcare. The Singapore group works in close collaboration with the Hong Kong-based team to provide wide-ranging Asia Pacific coverage. ‘Market leader’ Andrew Payne, a genuine specialist in the area, continues to play a pivotal role in the firm’s strong restructuring and insolvency reputation; he is also noted for his experience in private equity, special situations and distressed asset transactions. Diantha Ho is another key figure at counsel level, while managing associate Kenneth Kong is ‘commercial and hardworking’ and a central lawyer in the team.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Elite restructuring team that leads the market across APAC. Significant strength in depth and position themselves as a leading team for both creditors and debtors.’
‘Andrew Payne is a market leader and offers deep expertise and experience in the region.'
- 'Kenneth Wong is a rising star and offers clients an all-round perspective and is commercial and hardworking. ’
Key clients
- China Aoyuan Group Limited
- Yuzhou Group Holdings Company Limited
- Redsun Properties Group Limited
- Azure Power Global Limited
- Standard Charted Bank
- J.P. Morgan Securities
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Kenneth Kong
Practice head
Andrew Payne
Other key lawyers
Diantha Ho; Kenneth Kong