Sophie Lyall, based in Hong Kong, has joined White & Case as a partner and is now part of their Financial Restructuring & Insolvency Group. Prior to joining Ashurst, she practiced at Linklaters.
Her profile on the company's website states, "Sophie represents financial stakeholders at all levels of the capital structure, insolvency practitioners, issuers, and borrowers in relation to distressed situations. This includes dealing with both distressed loan and bond debt, where a resolution is achieved either through consensual means or, when necessary, enforcement or formal proceedings."
According to Legal Media 360's Sentiment Index, Lyall is positioned in Band 2 for restructuring and insolvency matters.