Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC has a significant presence in corporate debt restructurings through to contentious matters connected to liquidations, corporate insolvencies and judicial management. The Singapore office has experienced further growth in aviation sector restructurings, among other areas, along with pre-packed schemes of arrangement through the Singapore courts. The firm is particularly noted for representing debtors in restructuring debts through Singapore’s insolvency framework, while it also often acts for creditors in the Singapore courts. Special situations workouts and distressed transactions is another forte for the team. Corporate partner Bernard Lui has vast experience in debt restructurings and has advised numerous large corporates on their debt restructuring processes. Leader of the Singapore litigation practice, Wendy Tan is noted for contentious insolvency and restructuring matters. James Bradley is an aviation industry specialist with a background in restructurings.
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Key clients

  • Civmec Limited
  • Charisma Energy Services Limited
  • Hiap Seng Engineering Ltd
  • PetroChina International
  • Sinfeng Marine Services Pte Ltd
  • Starryway Trading and Shipping Company Limited
  • Vallianz Holdings Limited

Work highlights

Advised PetroChina International in legal proceedings stemming from the collapse of Hin Leong and its affiliates.
Advised Charisma Energy Services’s judicial managers to prepare a pre-packaged scheme of arrangement for Charisma’s restructuring of more than $55m in debt.
Advised Vallianz Holdings on the consensual settlement of 4% senior perpetual securities comprised in Series No. 003, Tranche No. 001 with an aggregate principal amount of $22.5m.
Practice head

Wendy Tan; Bernard Lui

Other key lawyers

James Bradley