Overview
Kathleen Wong is a partner in the London Finance, Restructuring and Special Situations Group. She advises financial institutions, funds and corporates on international financings and restructurings, with extensive experience in emerging markets and complex jurisdictions. She offers clients a global perspective, having worked on-the-ground in key financial markets around the world, including London, Singapore, Shanghai, and Johannesburg.
Legal 500 recognises Kathleen’s range and depth across three Tier 1 categories, with clients commending her for her deep knowledge of the law, problem solving approach to complex matters and value as “long-term trusted advisor”. IFLR 1000 has also honoured her in its Women Leaders rankings.
Recognitions
- Legal 500, Emerging Markets, Key Lawyer
- Legal 500, Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency, Key Lawyer
- Legal 500, Bank Lending – Investment Grade and Syndicated Loans, Key Lawyer
- IFLR 1000, Women Leaders List
Community
- Loan Market Association (LMA), Developing Markets Working Party, member
- Institute of International Finance (IIF), Committee on Sovereign Risk Management (CSRM), member
- Trade Association for the Emerging Markets (EMTA), member
- INSOL World Editorial Board, former member
- International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring (IWIRC), co-founder of Shanghai network
Credentials
Education
London School of Economics and Political Science, LLM (with Merit), 2000
Université de Montréal, LLB, 1998
Admissions
England and Wales
Québec, Canada
Languages
English
French
Chinese (Cantonese)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Toisan dialect)
