Showcasing extensive experience in handling multi-jurisdictional winding-up orders and liquidations, the ‘strong and capable’ team at Tanner De Witt counts domestic and global corporations in the real estate, life sciences, and financial services industries amongst its key clients. Led by the duo of Ian De Witt and Robin Darton, the Hong Kong-based practice specialises in advising insolvency practitioners, distressed funds, and debtors, in insolvency and bankruptcy matters, whilst Sunny Hathiramani acts for private equity funds, financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals on a range of insolvency matters. Troy Greig and Veronica Chan are also highlighted as key practitioners.
Testimonials
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‘Well established and excellent local experience.’
‘Ian De Witt and Robin Darton are stalwarts of the HK scene and deliver practical and solid advice.’
Key clients
- Alvarez & Marsal (eg. Evergrande)
- Grant Thornton (e.g. Global Cord Corporation; Guy Lam)
Work highlights
- Appointed as the liquidators’ solicitors to manage the Evergrande Groups’s estimated US$300 billion debt and assets, including real estate properties worth approximately HK$15.5 billion.
- Acting for the JPLs of the Global Cord Blood Corporation in legal proceedings against rogue directors and shareholders.