Kai Yun Tan

Global law firm Ashurst has appointed Kai Yun Tan as a partner in its restructuring, insolvency and special situations ( RSSG ) practice, based in Singapore.

Tan 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, Tan 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.

Tan joins alongside Manoj Pillay Sandrasegara, a widely-recognized 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.   

“Tan’s 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,” says Jean Woo, Singapore office managing partner. “With the volume of restructuring mandates expected to rise as companies and institutions navigate geopolitical uncertainty, her appointment positions us well to support clients across the region.”

James Marshall, Asia-Pacific head of RSSG practice, adds: “Tan 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.”