Advising the Audit Committee of a Hong Kong listed company in response to whistleblower complaints in connection with its China based operations.
Advising a US private equity fund on multiple joint ventures in crisis in China, including on potential claims against rogue board members and incumbent management and coordinating teams of legal and investigative professionals across China, Hong Kong and the Caribbean.
Advising a large North American pension fund in relation to a highly distressed private equity investment of US$200 million in China following fraudulent transactions.
Advising the Trustee of the Sino-Forest Litigation Trust on claims stemming from one of China and Hong Kong’s largest corporate frauds, including assisting the Trustee to obtain worldwide freezing orders and commence urgent proceedings in multiple jurisdictions.
Advising the Board of a Hong Kong shipping group on their duties as directors in the context of an internal reorganisation.
Providing an expert opinion to Australian insolvency professionals in connection with their application for recognition of their powers in Hong Kong.
Advising a bondholder group in connection with the contentious restructuring of a South East Asian energy business pursued primarily through the Singapore Courts.
Advising the Trustees of the bankrupt estate of a prominent Hong Kong businessman, including in connection with investigations across numerous jurisdictions throughout Europe, the Middle East and the US.
Advising a bondholder on its rights to take action in Hong Kong against a Canadian issuer.
Advising an asset management fund on the potential acquisition of litigation claims stemming from the collapse of an Indonesian bank and the impact of related proceedings in Mauritius, the US, Singapore and Japan.
Advising European creditors in connection with a creditor’s voluntary winding up of a Hong Kong debtor.
Advising minority dissenting shareholders in a contentious take private of a Cayman company listed on the New York Stock Exchange and seeking to relist in the PRC.
Advising the Hong Kong liquidators of The Grande Holdings Limited (in liquidation) on a contentious restructuring, pursued in parallel with claims against its former directors for breach of directors’ duties and knowing receipt.
Advising insolvency professionals named as defendants to a claim alleging negligent misrepresentation.
Advising a Hong Kong Court-appointed receiver on litigation strategy to secure shares held in the PRC.
Advising the liquidators of Akai Holdings Limited, one of Hong Kong’s largest corporate collapses, on claims and a bankruptcy petition against its former director.
Advice on litigation strategy and potential asset recovery to creditors of a Thailand based pipes, fittings and parts manufacturer following defaults by the Company.
Advising a government research organisation on royalty rights following a third party acquisition of its US based licensee and various novations of the license agreement.
Advising a Canadian listed technology company in proceedings against its Australian marketing agent for breach of contract and misleading and deceptive conduct.
Advising a top 20 ASX listed company in proceedings alleging breach of contract and misuse of confidential information.
