Christopher & Lee Ong, a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, reinforces its restructuring and insolvency practice with the arrival of new partner, See Hua Chua. She joins from her boutique firm Chua Associates which she founded in 2010.

Chua joins the firm at a time when Southeast Asia sees an increase in debt restructuring and insolvency due to the impact of the COVID-19. She brings with her extensive experience dealing with a wide-ranging roster of local and international clients and legal expertise in restructuring and insolvency. Her experience includes acting for borrowers, lenders and administrators on corporate debt restructurings, divestments and acquisitions.  

Chua will co-lead its R&I practice alongside John Mathew, head of dispute resolution practice.

Managing Partner, Yon See Ting, said: “We are delighted to have See Hua join us as she brings to our established Restructuring & Insolvency practice, a very experienced pair of hands who will bring great value to our clients with her pragmatic and professional approach for which See Hua is known for.

See Hua’s experience in restructuring and insolvency will add width and depth to our capabilities,” Mathew added.