Scott Bache
Clifford Chance
Clifford Chance
Client SatisfactionFielding an ‘experienced and energetic’ team, Clifford Chance has vast expertise in acting as the supporting creditor in winding up petitions and advising on complex multi-jurisdictional restructurings, primarily in the aviation and real estate sectors. The practice demonstrates a growing presence in the crypto space, routinely representing companies in debt recovery proceedings and matters arising during liquidations. Scott Bache and Donna Wacker co-head the outfit, with the former specialising in security enforcement and general banking litigation, whilst the latter concentrates on asset recovery and cross-border insolvency issues. Phoebe Lo is an expert in corporate restructurings, Soo Khim Keoy stands out for his knowledge in commercial disputes, while Thomas Walsh is noted for assisting major financial institutions.
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Testimonials
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‘Collaboration and knowledgeable.’
‘The team is experienced and energetic. The firm is resourceful to provide a comprehensive solution to its clients. ’
‘Phoebe Lo, who starts to run the restructuring practice of Clifford Chance in HK, is my trusted adviser and can always provide me with honest and constructive recommendations.’
Key clients
- FTI Consulting
- Alvarez & Marsal
Work highlights
- Advised an ad hoc group of lessors and a Chinese policy bank with respect to the restructuring of Hong Kong Airlines pursuant to a Hong Kong scheme of arrangement and UK Part 26A restructuring plan.
- Assisting the Liquidators in their work on the liquidation of China Evergrande Group and its subsidiaries .
- Represents the liquidators of Gatecoin Limited, one of Hong Kong’s earliest and most popular cryptocurrency exchange platforms that went into liquidation in 2019 following a hack in which crypto currency assets were stolen from the exchange's hot wallets.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Phoebe Lo
Clifford ChancePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Scott Bache, Donna Wacker