Wei-Yang Lim is a partner in the Hong Kong office of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. Wei-Yang has advised corporations, private equity sponsors, banks, hedge funds and asset managers on restructuring, special situations and alternative and leveraged finance matters in Asia and in Europe. Prior to joining the firm, he has also practiced finance and restructuring law in the London and Hong Kong offices of another international law firm. During his time in London, he has also worked in the Citi Leveraged Finance and UBS Legal teams as a secondee.
Experience
Representative Matters
Prior to joining Kirkland, Wei-Yang advised:
China Singyes Solar in restructuring of its total US$425 million senior notes due 2018 and 2019 respectively
arrangers on the leveraged financing of Permira’s acquisition of Tricor
arrangers on the leveraged financing of CVC’s acquisition of Sisal
Carlyle on the leveraged financing of its public takeover bid of the LSE-listed Innovation Group
Baring Private Equity Asia on the leveraged financing of its acquisition of a stake in Weetabix Food Company
variety of distressed debt/special situations funds and par lenders on the debt restructuring of six separate offshore facility agreements of Jindal Steel and Power Limited
a leading integrated gas company in Nigeria on the restructuring of two series of New York law-governed high yield notes
a coordinating committee of pre-export facilities lenders in connection with Ferrexpo’s debt restructuring
a variety of banks and funds that were secured vessel lenders in connection with the debt restructuring of Zim Integrated Shipping Services Limited
Prior Experience
Linklaters, Managing Associate (London and Hong Kong)
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Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
2017, Hong Kong, Registered Foreign Lawyer
2013, Admitted to Practice as a Solicitor of England and Wales
