Full-service law firm Withers KhattarWong is the product of a 2015 formal law alliance between Withers and KhattarWong. The firm boasts an international presence through its affiliation with Withers worldwide.

The firm is best recognised for restructuring and insolvency work. It acts for a wide spectrum of creditors, debtors and third parties in restructuring or distressed transactions.

Highlights

The banking team was active for a mix of lenders and borrowers on domestic and cross-border financing and lending work. The corporate team was busy with both buy and sell side roles in industries including technology and telecommunications and alcoholic beverage. The firm was also active in fundraising rounds and the establishment of standalone VCC. In restructuring and insolvency, the firm took on a host of roles for debtors, creditors and liquidators.

Testimonials   

“The Withers Khattar Wong team understands our commercial preferences and requirements and can draft according to our needs. The team also actively protects our interests through very detailed advice and strict negotiations." (Banking and finance client)

"Experienced lawyer and professional advice." (Investment fund client)

"Very responsive and very pragmatic in negotiations on legal points." (Investment fund client)

"The WKW team were extremely responsive and operated seamlessly with their global counterparts in London, Hong Kong and Tokyo as well as with Luxembourg counsel to deal with a reasonably complex private company sale." (M&A client)

Key clients

KPMG, CIMB, DBS, Maybank Singapore, United Overseas Bank, Kejora Capital Management, IndoSpace Capital Asia, Orion Credit Capital Asia, Accial Capital Management, FKS Food and Agri, ALQ Global One, Vallianz