King & Spalding LLP‘s restructuring and insolvency practice stems from its highly-rated finance practice led by ’experienced partner‘ Andrew Brereton. The team have built strong connections to private credit funds, special situations investors and other financial institutions. It now handles a significant flow of restructuring and special situation matters across Southeast Asia and the broader Asia Pacific region. The team is also known for debtor-in-possession financings. U-Glen Lim provides additional support at senior associate level.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Andrew Brereton is an experienced partner and is able to provide bespoke advice.’

  • ‘The expertise of King & Spalding LLP regarding restructuring and insolvency is outstanding. The firm is very flexible and can meet the schedule required by the client.’

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Key clients

  • Tor Investment Management
  • MMI Holdings
  • Franklin Templeton Investments

Work highlights

Advised MMI Holdings, the KKR portfolio company, on the successful restructuring of $271m of debt obligations owed to its syndicated lenders.
Advised Tor Investment Management and Franklin Templeton Investments in relation to their holdings in the listed $200m senior secured bonds issued by Brooge Petroleum and Gas Investment Company FZE.

Practice head

Andrew Brereton

Other key lawyers

U-Glen Lim