On 20 March 2024, King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) partner Mr. Wang Le was recognised as one of the 2024 ALB China Top 15 Insolvency & Restructuring Lawyers by Asian Legal Business (ALB).
Wang Le focuses his practice areas on corporate bankruptcy and reorganisation, insolvency liquidation, and mergers and acquisitions. He is among the earliest lawyers in China to engage in insolvency and restructuring, boasting a wealth of project experience. Widely praised by clients and the industry, Wang Le offers creative and customised bankruptcy restructuring solutions tailored to the specifics of each case. He has led a large number of influential insolvency and restructuring cases, many of which have been selected as one of the “Top Ten Commercial Cases of Chinese Courts”, “Top Ten Cases of the Year in Promoting the Rule of Law in the New Era”, and featured in the work report of the Supreme People's Court. Notable cases include the reorganisation of HNA Group, Chongqing Lifan, Yongtai Energy, and Chongqing Iron & Steel.
“I am deeply honoured to receive the 2024 ALB China Top 15 Insolvency & Restructuring Lawyers award,” said Mr. Wang. “This achievement would not have been possible without the trust and strong support from our clients, ALB and KWM. Engaging in insolvency and restructuring practice has always been my passion and motivation. I am committed to using legal tools to solve practical business problems, help businesses overcome obstacles, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of creditors, employees, businesses, and other stakeholders. Moving forward, I will continue to improve service quality and uphold the original intent of the enactment of the bankruptcy law. I will continue to strengthen team cohesion and cultivate more excellent talents in the field of insolvency and restructuring. I am dedicated to becoming a dependable partner for my clients and joining forces with professionals across diverse sectors to promote bankruptcy and restructuring practices for the betterment of society.”
This is a new ALB ranking in 2024, aiming to recognise lawyers who excel in the practice areas of insolvency and restructuring. The list is selected based on the combination of the candidate’s significant insolvency and restructuring projects, important projects in the area within the past 12 months, their major clients, and other criteria.
