Hailed as an outfit which provides ‘pragmatic solutions’, Baker McKenzie FenXun leverages its experienced partner resources in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing, when advising domestic and international clients in financial restructurings and bankruptcy litigation. The firm is particularly experienced in the energy, automotive, and manufacturing industries, with the Hong Kong-based head Kwun Yee Cheung specialising in company insolvency proceedings and court restructurings. Gary Seib stands out for his handling of multi-jurisdictional litigation arising from liquidation matters, while in Shanghai, Simon Hui is knowledgeable on compliance and regulatory matters.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The professional team can provide pragmatic solutions.’
‘Partner Kwun Yee Cheung and associates Edmund Ma are responsive and truly understand what the client needs.’
‘The firm is extremely responsive, and has high calibre individuals providing high-quality advice.’
‘The individuals are very quick to understand what is required and the nature of the advice being sought. They provide clear, concise, commercial advice.’
‘User-friendly and responsive.’
Key clients
- Chong Hing Bank Limited
- CWT International Limited (SEHK: 521) ("CWT")
- EganaGoldpfeil (Holdings) Group (In Liquidation)
- Fok Hei Yu and John Batchelor of FTI Consulting Ltd
- Guardian Trust Company (Asia) Limited
- The Official Receiver of Hong Kong and KPMG for Bank of Credit and Commerce Hong Kong Limited (In Liquidation)
- Samson Paper Holdings Limited
- Westinghouse Electric UK Holdings Limited
Work highlights
- Advise Derek Lai and Glen Ho Deloitte (HK) in their capacity as soft-touch provisional liquidators (the "JPLs") of Samson Paper Holdings Limited (the "Listco") (for restructuring purposes), a Bermuda incorporated and Hong Kong listed company, after successfully seeking recognition in Hong Kong in 2020.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kwun Yee Cheung