East Asia - Hong Kong

Ashurst

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Ashurst has developed a strong reputation for a full spectrum of restructuring and insolvency matters, routinely advising a range of stakeholders across the capital structure, including insolvency practitioners, agents, trustees, issuers, and borrowers in relation to distressed situations. Key figures within the team include Lance Jiang, who recently joined the firm from Addleshaw Goddard. Jiang brings in a decade of experience in both Hong Kong and mainland China, which equipped him with an in-depth understanding of the China market and regulatory landscape and the capability to help Chinese clients navigate complex cross-border challenges. Former practice head Sophie Lyall departed in September 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They have great strength in their restructuring practice. ’

  • ‘The team has a high level of professionalism, fast feedback, and a good spirit of cooperation.'

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Key clients

  • MIE Holdings Corporation
  • LVGEM (China) Real Estate Investment Company

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Work highlights

  • Advised an Ad Hoc Group of bondholders across three tranches of the US$2bn of guaranteed bonds issued by Tsinghua Unic Ltd and guaranteed by Tsinghua Unigroup Co., Ltd, a PRC state-owned parent company, in relation to the restructuring of the bonds.
  • Advised an ad-hoc group of holders of HK$1,950m 6.95 per cent cash settled equity-linked securities due 2026 issued by Logan Group Company Limited in the ongoing restructuring of US$6bn in offshore debt of the Logan group of companies.

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