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Clifford Chance Offices

27TH FLOOR JARDINE HOUSE
ONE CONNAUGHT PLACE
HONG KONG
Hong Kong
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Mr Scott Bache

Position
Scott Bache specialises in advising financial institutions, hedge funds, private equity funds, financial advisers and turnaround professionals on the full range of restructuring matters, including corporate restructuring, distressed mergers and acquisitions and special situations investing. He also advises clients on a broad range of insolvency issues, security enforcement and general banking litigation. He has over 20 years experience working in Greater China.
Career
Admitted as a barrister in High Court of Australia 1995
Admitted as a solicitor in South Australia 1995, Victoria, Australia 1997, Hong Kong 2003
Finlaysons, Adelaide, South Australia 1996
Corporate Lawyer, National Australia Bank 1996 (Adelaide) and 1997 (Melbourne)
Allen & Overy, Hong Kong 1999
Joined Clifford Chance 2003
Partner since 2005
Lawyer Rankings
Hong Kong > Restructuring and insolvency
(Leading partners)Fielding an ‘experienced and energetic’ team, Clifford Chance has vast expertise in acting as the supporting creditor in winding up petitions and advising on complex multi-jurisdictional restructurings, primarily in the aviation and real estate sectors. The practice demonstrates a growing presence in the crypto space, routinely representing companies in debt recovery proceedings and matters arising during liquidations. Scott Bache and Donna Wacker co-head the outfit, with the former specialising in security enforcement and general banking litigation, whilst the latter concentrates on asset recovery and cross-border insolvency issues. Phoebe Lo is an expert in corporate restructurings, Soo Khim Keoy stands out for his knowledge in commercial disputes, while Thomas Walsh is noted for assisting major financial institutions.
China > Restructuring and insolvency: foreign firms
(Leading partners)Fielding a core team of restructuring and insolvency specialists with broad expertise across funds, M&A, and capital markets, Clifford Chance is frequently called upon by global investment banks and private equity sponsors. The firm demonstrates extensive knowledge across a multitude of sectors, ranging from tech and media to real estate and aviation, and boasts a growing presence in the crypto insolvency field. From Hong Kong, Scott Bache and Donna Wacker co-lead the team, with the former being an expert in cross-border corporate restructurings, while the latter primarily focuses on representing liquidators and stakeholders. Phoebe Lo is experienced in distressed situations, and both Soo Khim Keoy and Thomas Walsh are also hailed as key contacts.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Asset finance (including aviation and shipping finance)
- Banking and finance
- Capital markets (debt)
- Capital markets (equity)
- Dispute resolution: international arbitration
- Fintech and financial services regulatory
- Investment funds
- Restructuring and insolvency
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