Kirkland & Ellis is highly regarded for its expertise in insolvency and white-collar crime. The firm’s restructuring and insolvency team handles contentious matters, including enforcement strategies, litigation, and in-court restructuring processes, with a strong capability in navigating cross-border disputes in the region. The Asia restructuring and insolvency group consists of four partners leading a team of 12 attorneys, offering broad expertise in complex restructuring disputes. Key figures in the restructuring and insolvency practice include Neil McDonald, who focuses on contentious insolvency matters. In insolvency, the firm is currently advising an ad hoc group of international bondholders in one of the largest real estate restructurings in Asia Pacific.
