Kirkland Recognized at Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards

For the third consecutive year, Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific recognized Kirkland partner Wei-Yang Lim among its Top 40 Under 40 – Asia-Pacific,  which recognizes the region’s most accomplished litigators and disputes lawyers under the age of 40.

Wei-Yang is a Restructuring partner in Kirkland’s Hong Kong office. He represents investors, investment funds and corporations in connection with some of the most complex and high-profile restructurings and special situations investments across the Asia-Pacific region.

In addition to Wei-Yang’s individual recognition, two matters that Kirkland advised on were honored at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Awards:

• Impact Case of the Year — Kaisa Restructuring
• Impact Case of the Year — Sapura Energy Restructuring

These recognitions highlight Kirkland’s continued strength in complex restructuring and insolvency matters across Asia and underscore the Firm’s leadership on some of the region’s most prominent and innovative situations.