Partners Ian De Witt and Robin Darton are veterans in the Hong Kong restructuring and insolvency arena, and the practice benefits from their especially close relationship with Hong Kong receivers and liquidators in addition to their deep understanding of and close relationship with the Hong Kong restructuring and insolvency community and government authorities. The group is most often involved in the Hong Kong elements of multi-jurisdictional and cross-border issues, on both the restructuring and insolvency sides....
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Partners Ian De Witt and Robin Darton are veterans in the Hong Kong restructuring and insolvency arena, and the practice benefits from their especially close relationship with Hong Kong receivers and liquidators in addition to their deep understanding of and close relationship with the Hong Kong restructuring and insolvency community and government authorities. The group is most often involved in the Hong Kong elements of multi-jurisdictional and cross-border issues, on both the restructuring and insolvency sides.
Clients can't seem to say enough good things about Tanner De Witt's capability and service. As one client tells us: "Insolvency is one of Ian's specialty areas, and I've dealt with him for some time. He has high ability with insolvency work and in terms of the matters and claims he is pragmatic and commercial, ensuring we get a viable result in a short time. He always demonstrates the ability to identify the relevant issues and cut to the chase in dealing with them."
Another client notes: "The partners are very easy to get a hold of and always readily available. They are actively involved in cases rather than handballing them to other staff. They also put a lot of effort into a developing a relationship and maintaining it. They are very keen in nurturing relationship even when there isn't work going on at that time. In this respect, Tanner De Witt is probably one of the most proactive firms in HK."
The firm continues to advise in the Hong Kong restructuring of various entities in the APP Group, which involves extensive negotiations with bank creditors. The team also continues to advise the administrators of the UK Lehman entities in connection with intra-group claims concerning Hong Kong entities. In addition, Tanner De Witt represents the liquidators in the high-profile liquidation of Oasis Hong Kong Airlines, including advising on all aspects of the cross-jurisdictional administration from the final sale of aircraft to contentious court applications.
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