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Lye Yu Min joins Oon & Bazul LLP as a Partner in the Restructuring & Insolvency Practice

Yu Min was previously with the R&I team of a Big 4 firm, where he acted in some of Singapore’s largest and most complex insolvency matters in recent years, and brings substantial experience across the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious debtor- and creditor-side engagements. The R&I team at Oon & Bazul LLP possesses an intimate understanding of the sensitivities and cultural nuances that accompany restructuring and insolvency matters within an Asian context. They have a track record of providing pragmatic, sensible advice and risk analysis, high quality client management skills, and a refreshing sense of calm under pressure. The team advises distressed companies, as well as liquidators and trustees, on restructuring matters in Singapore. The team has extensive experience in advising and acting for multinational companies, distressed and special situations funds, financial institutions and insolvency practitioners, such as judicial managers, scheme managers, chief restructuring officers and liquidators. The firm’s “conflict-free and independent” status ensures that they are able to provide robust and steadfast representation in high-stakes matters. The practice is led by Keith Han, a highly experienced lawyer who is particularly adept at handling cross-border mandates. When asked about the expansion, Keith commented: “We are excited to expand our practice area and welcome Yu Min to our team. This expansion is a testament to our commitment to meeting the diverse needs of our clients in this ever-evolving global economy and to provide them with exceptional legal solutions”. Commenting on the expansion, Oon & Bazul’s Managing Partner, Bazul Ashhab, stated “Cross-border Restructuring & Insolvency is one of the most rapidly expanding areas in the Singapore legal industry, and this strategic hire will not only enhance the firm’s capabilities but will also reinforce our commitment to delivering exceptional legal services in this critically growing sector.” To find out more about the firm’s Restructuring and Insolvency practice, please click here: https://oonbazul.com/restructuring-insolvency/.