Charles’ appointment strengthens Appleby’s expertise in restructuring and insolvency matters, with his extensive experience handling both contentious and non-contentious cases. His addition aligns strategically with Appleby’s commitment to providing comprehensive legal solutions for complex, high-stakes matters across multiple jurisdictions and its role in numerous ongoing high-profile China real estate restructuring mandates and insolvency cases.
Before joining Appleby, Charles held a senior role at another offshore law firm in Hong Kong, where he played a pivotal role in advising on major cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters. His accomplishments include advising on parallel schemes of arrangement, overseeing the appointment of provisional liquidators, and facilitating multi-jurisdictional restructurings. He also has significant experience in commercial litigation, handling unfair prejudice claims, derivative actions, and just and equitable winding-up applications.
Fluent in English and Cantonese, with a working knowledge of Mandarin, Charles bridges communication gaps seamlessly, providing tailored guidance to clients from diverse backgrounds.
Welcoming Charles, Hong Kong and Mainland China Offices Managing Partner David Bulley said: “We are excited to have Charles join our team in Hong Kong. His impressive expertise and proven track record in restructuring and insolvency will provide further support to our offering in this critical area. Charles’ addition highlights Appleby’s dedication to serving our clients with innovative and strategic legal services across the region.”
Appleby’s Hong Kong Co-head of Restructuring and Insolvency, Lorinda Peasland, also shared her thoughts: “We are delighted to welcome Charles to the Appleby team. His expertise in restructuring, commercial insight, and vast experience further strengthens our presence in Asia, demonstrating our commitment to the market and the continued delivery of quality and bespoke solutions to our valued clients as the firm continues to go from strength to strength. Welcome, Charles!”
About Appleby
Appleby is a renowned offshore law firm, offering expertise in legal matters across multiple jurisdictions, including the Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Bermuda, and others. The Asia restructuring team is highly regarded for its ability to handle complex, cross-border cases. Notable achievements include its involvement in landmark matters such as Shimao Group Holdings Limited’s USD 11.5 billion offshore debt restructuring and Sino-Ocean Group’s USD 6 billion offshore debt restructuring. The team is dedicated to guiding clients through increasingly complex challenges with clarity, delivering tailored solutions for success.
