Latham Named Asia Practice of the Year at 2026 Global Restructuring Review Awards

Latham was named Asia Practice of the Year at the 2026 Global Restructuring Review Awards, the leading awards program for cross-border and international restructuring. The award recognizes the firm’s achievements advising on the most high-stakes restructurings, insolvency proceedings, and related disputes across the region. Latham was also shortlisted as Chapter 11 Firm of the Year.

Latham has advised on several market-shaping restructuring matters in Asia, including Sunac China Holdings’ US$9.6 billion offshore debt restructuring and Tsinghua Unigroup’s approximately US$450 million keepwell bond restructuring.

Howard Lam, Hong Kong restructuring partner, commented, “I am deeply honored that our Asia restructuring practice has been named Asia Practice of the Year. This award is a testament to the quality of our work and the collaborative approach we bring to complex, multi-jurisdictional restructuring and insolvency matters. We remain committed to delivering innovative solutions for our clients across Asia.”

This honor follows Latham’s 2024 recognition as Global Restructuring Review’s Debtor-Side Law Firm of the Year, underscoring the firm’s continued leadership in the global restructuring market.