Frequently acting for petitioners in major bankruptcy claims and assisting groups of noteholders in liquidation cases, White & Case houses a multilingual and multidisciplinary team which represents domestic and international clients. Since joining in September 2023, practice head Sophie Lyall brings vast expertise in all aspects of restructuring, insolvency, and special situation issues to the outfit, Baldwin Cheng primarily focuses on the contentious side of liquidations, while Wilfred Ho is an international arbitration expert. Eugene Man predominantly advises banks and corporates, and Jessica Zhou is also highlighted as a key member of the team.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘Very strong on restructuring matters.’

  • ‘Sophie Lyall brings a calming reassurance on restructuring cases and is a top choice for guiding parties through the intricacies of schemes and other matters. Very astute and a real pleasure to work with.’

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sophie Lyall

Other key lawyers

Baldwin Cheng, Wilfred Ho, Eugene Man, David Li, Jessica Zhou