Counting multi-national companies and domestic businesses among its key roster of clients, the team at Norton Rose Fulbright maintains an impressive track record in all areas of financial restructurings and insolvencies matters. With a particular focus on the shipping sector, the practice strategically partners with local firm Ascendant Legal LLC, delivering advice on prominent domestic matters. Practice head Meiyen Tan specialises in restructuring and insolvency matters, with particular emphasis on complex cross-border matters, and has been lauded as ‘extremely knowledgeable’. Yu-En Ong leads the firm’s Singapore office and is noted for his expertise in all aspects structured finance. Shipping expert Sue Ann Gan continues to act on high-profile restructurings globally, while Kei Jin Chew stands out for his focus in the energy, banking and commodities sectors.
Testimonials
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'Meiyen Tan responds quickly and is able to address queries on Singapore insolvency and rescue mechanism-related laws.'
'The Norton Rose Fulbright team is very knowledgeable in its field. The team is proactive in reaching out and communicating to best ensure that their services satisfy the needs and wants of their clients.'
'Meiyen Tan is extremely knowledgeable on everything and anything relating to Singapore restructuring and insolvency, and how that fits into the cross-border world. She also has an amazing ability to translate that knowledge into well thought out practical solutions. She has always been my “go to” and will continue to be in the future.'
'Meiyen Tan excels in providing legal advice in a clear, easy to understand manner. Her ability to use simple language to explain otherwise complicated concepts was very helpful for foreign clients.'
Key clients
- BP plc
- DBS Trustees
Work highlights
- Represented DBS Trustees as trustee to the S$139,464,848 in aggregate principal amount of senior secured zero coupon notes due 2024 issued by KrisEnergy Ltd.
- Acting for the Trustee of the S$75,000,000 7.00 Per Cent. Notes Due 2018 comprised in Series No 001, Tranche No 001 issued pursuant to the S$500,000,000 Multicurrency Debt Issuance Programme of CW Advanced Technologies Pte. Ltd. unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by CW Group Holdings Limited.
- Defending BP Singapore Pte. Limited in multiple suits arising from the insolvency of Hin Leong Trading (Pte.) Ltd, which has debts of over S$3.5 billion.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Meiyen Tan