The ‘well-rounded and experienced’ team at Allen & Gledhill LLP is at the forefront of the region’s most high-profile restructuring and insolvency matters, acting for creditors and lenders on the full range of domestic and cross-border mandates. The practice is led by Chong Yee Leong, a highly experienced lawyer with a strong track record in international arbitration, insolvencies and regulatory issues. Edward Tiong acts as deputy head and handles restructuring matters and commercial disputes, while Andrew Chan brings further expertise to the group in insolvency disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Strong team with plenty of experience and knowledge. Responsive and helpful.’

  • ‘Strong depth in the team, well-rounded and experienced.’

Work highlights

  • Advising multiple major bank and non-bank creditors in relation to the judicial management of Hin Leong Trading Pte Ltd, Ocean Tankers (Pte.) Ltd, and Xihe Holdings Pte Ltd, and the subsequent liquidation of HLT and OT.
  • Acting for various creditors in relation to Hyflux’s insolvency.
  • Acting for lenders owed over US$1.5 billion in the cross-border restructuring of Prosafe SE.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Chong Yee Leong, Edward Tiong

Other key lawyers

Andrew Chan, Kenneth Lim, Tham Hsu Hsien, Jo Tay