TSMP Law Corporation frequently represents creditors, debtors and insolvency professionals in significant insolvencies and restructurings. It has close connections to large accountancy firms, major banks and significant multinational corporates. The firm is particularly known for insolvency litigation, debt restructuring and workouts, and creditor rights advice. Joint managing partner Thio Shen Yi SC is a leading disputes practitioner with an extensive background in restructuring and insolvency cases, while Felicia Tan is another prominent disputes lawyer with a major focus on restructuring and insolvency; both continued to advise one of the creditors in the $3.85bn Hin Leong insolvency. Kelvin Koh is another key figure in the team and leads the firm’s China desk.
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Testimonials
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- 'Highly dynamic team that is capable of delivering out of the box options for complex legal scenarios. A strong mix of technical experience and commercial focus to ensure the right solution to the issue at hand.'
- 'A genuine love of the law and their role. Felicia Tan has the ability to make you feel like you are the centre of her attention, while providing on-point and practical advice that cuts to the core issue at hand.'
- 'Thio Shen Yi SC is without a doubt, one of the best advocates in town; eloquent in the courtroom and also persuasive in the boardroom to get deals done.'
Key clients
- Hontop Energy
- Skomer Investments Designated Activity Company
- Forvis Mazars
- Park Hotel Group Management Pte Ltd
- No Signboard Holdings
- Tomson Pte Ltd
- HM Asset 2 Company Limited
Work highlights
Represented KPMG in the lawsuit brought by the liquidators of Hyflux for alleged negligence claims, and damages.
Advised and acted for Hontop Energy (Singapore) and Wanda Holding Group in a $500m debt restructuring and disputes with lenders and trade creditors.
Represented Skomer, a top eight creditor (in value) being owed $250m, in the $3.85bn Hin Leong insolvency.
Practice head
Thio Shen Yi SC; Felicia Tan; Kelvin Koh; Pei Ching Ong; Nanthini Vijayakumar