Southeast Asia - Singapore

BlackOak LLC

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BlackOak LLC makes a strong impression in the restructuring and insolvency arena, with considerable expertise in distressed and special situations, a core area of the boutique firm’s practice. The ‘talented, hardworking, commercial and thoughtful’ team acts on both sides of mandates, advising a range of clients including professionals, debtors, creditors, funds and white knights, handling multi-jurisdictional bankruptcies, restructurings and liquidation proceedings. The practice is prominent throughout South Asia, with recent mandates in Indonesia and Malaysia, as well as partnerships in India. The team is led by ’grandmaster’ Ashok Kumar, who has ‘a wealth of knowledge and advocacy experience’, Darius Tay, who is praised as a ’true star in restructuring and insolvency’, and associate director Derrick Teo.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘It is unique as the firm is a true restructuring and insolvency specialist and has always been since its inception. They are talented, hardworking, commercial and thoughtful legal counsel and my go-to choice for local law support in Singapore.’

  • ‘You can disagree and discuss with the BlackOak team, and they will remain open-minded to other points of view, they do not take such things personally and also have client service at the heart of their firm.’

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Key clients

  • Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
  • Yang Kee Logistiscs Pte Ltd

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Work highlights

  • Advising FTX on its Chapter 11 proceedings in connection with Singapore.
  • Advising the Informal Steering Committee of bank creditors in relation to PT. Pan Brothers Tbk.

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