Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Client Satisfaction
Gareth Thomas and Alexander Aitken jointly lead the sizeable restructuring, turnaround, and insolvency practice at Herbert Smith Freehills, frequently advising on informal workouts, debt restructurings, and asset reorganisations for distressed Chinese and international companies. The firm’s joint operation with Kewei Law Firm in China allows the team to navigate the intricacies of PRC law, enabling the practice to capitalise on complex restructurings involving Chinese creditors. Thomas specialises in large-scale restructurings, often involving Hong Kong/BVI and Cayman Islands law, while Aitken is recognised for his expertise in India, regularly advising clients on the new Indian Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Efficient, resourceful and friendly.'
- 'Alex Aitken is personable and takes responsibility where required.'
Key clients
- Anglo Chinese Corporate Finance Limited
- Chance Talent Management Limited
Work highlights
- Acted as defence counsel for the Liquidators of China Metal Recycling (Holdings) Limited (China Metal) when it had commenced proceedings against UBS AG and UBS Europe SE in the Court of First Instance in respect of liabilities arising out of its sponsorship work for the IPO of China Metal Recycling.
- Acted for Chance Talent Management Limited, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary and the private equity investment arm of CCB International (Holdings) Limited.