Ashurst bolsters restructuring and insolvency capability with partner appointment in Singapore
Global law firm Ashurst continues to grow its footprint with the appointment of Kai Yun Tan as a partner in its Restructuring, Insolvency and Special Situations (RSSG) practice, based in Singapore.
Kai Yun focuses on restructuring and insolvency, regularly acting for corporate debtors, sponsors, creditors, and turnaround professionals and investors. She is experienced in maritime and shipping disputes, regularly representing bank creditors, shipowners, charterers, shipyards and offshore oil and gas companies in maritime disputes, including disputes arising out of charterparties, insurance policies and bills of lading.
With over a decade of experience, Kai Yun has been involved in some of the most complex and high-profile restructurings and insolvencies in Asia in recent years, spanning both in-court and out-of-court mandates in relation to domestic and cross-border restructurings.
Kai Yun joins alongside Manoj Pillay Sandrasegara, a widely-recognised restructuring practitioner ranked by numerous legal directories including Chambers & Partners, IFLR1000 and The Legal 500, as the firm continues to invest in the region as part of its ongoing growth strategy in Asia.
Jean Woo, Singapore office managing partner, commented: "We are pleased to welcome Kai Yun to our office. Her deep expertise in restructuring and insolvency, combined with her strong maritime and shipping practice, strengthens our offering in Singapore and deepens the expertise we can bring to clients. With the volume of restructuring mandates expected to rise as companies and institutions navigate geopolitical uncertainty, Kai Yun's appointment positions us well to support clients across the region."
James Marshall, APAC head of Restructuring, Insolvency and Special Situations practice, added: "Kai Yun brings a wealth of experience across both the contentious and non-contentious sides of restructuring and insolvency. Her ability to handle the full spectrum of transactional, advisory and contentious aspects of restructuring mandates, together with her strong relationships with financial institutions, will be instrumental in growing our practice in Asia and beyond."
Kai Yun said: "Ashurst's global reach and depth of expertise make it the ideal platform to advise clients on the complex, cross-border matters that define this practice area. I was drawn to the firm's ambition in Asia and the collaborative culture across its network, and I am looking forward to helping build on that momentum in Singapore and the wider region."
Ashurst continues to expand its presence with strategic hires in the Asia region, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-quality legal services to clients across key markets.
