Fangda Partners
The restructuring and insolvency team at Fangda Partners advises on a range of formal bankruptcies, and issues such as investor representation, cross-border bankruptcy and restructuring, bankruptcy administration, and compulsory liquidation administration. The practice is particularly sought out for its cross-border insolvency expertise, being a go-to for offshore creditors, bondholders, liquidators, and administrators. Practice head Nuo Ji is an expert in debt restructuring, investment of distressed assets, and cross-border issues. ‘Rare and outstanding lawyer’ Kai Li handles all cases involving court appointment as bankruptcy administrators, while litigation specialist Lingqi Wang assists on in-court and out-of-court restructuring.
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Testimonials
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‘Fangda Law Firm is one of the earliest partnership law firms in China, and is also a comprehensive law firm. The law firm serves clients from all walks of life at home and abroad, and continues to participate in transactions in various commercial fields, providing advice and designing innovative legal structures. They are good at dealing with complex matters, are very professional and innovative with proposals, and have a quick response. ’
‘Kai Li and his team are very professional in handling corporate bankruptcy and debt restructuring. They have handled many major corporate bankruptcy cases and have very rich experience. They not only showed very professional and excellent knowledge and ability in their work, but also were very conscientious and responsible. Kai Li is a rare and outstanding lawyer in the field of bankruptcy and reorganisation, whether it is professional ability, insight into commercial essence or team standardization and efficiency.’
'Exceptionally talented and able team, with top pedigree. Cutting edge and innovative.'
'Lingqi Wang is a go to for this type of work in the China Market.'
Key clients
- ZK Engineering
- Shanghai CEFC International Group
- Dalian Shipping Industry Offshore Co.
- Shanghai Yuehe Real Estate Co.
- Kangmei Pharmaceutical Co.
- Fujian Star Group Co.
- Huachen Energy Co.
Work highlights
- Assisted ZK Engineering with the first pre-oreorganisation case and formal organisation process transferred from a pre-reorganisation proceeding in Shanghai.
- Assisted CEFC Shanghai with its bankruptcy, including cross-border insolvency issues.
- Assisted Dalian Shipping Industry Offshore Co. with asset investigations to confirm debt claims of $2.5 billion, and the subsequent bankruptcy reorganisation case.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nuo Ji