Claudia Khoo: A Rising Star in Singapore's Legal Scene
Claudia Khoo is a partner at Shook Lin & Bok LLP, one of the leading and oldest law firms in Singapore. She specializes in restructuring and insolvency, banking and finance, and commercial litigation. She has been recognized as a leading lawyer by various publications, such as The Legal 500, Chambers Asia-Pacific, and IFLR1000.
Claudia Khoo
Claudia has extensive experience in advising and representing clients on complex and high-profile matters involving cross-border insolvencies, debt restructurings, schemes of arrangement, judicial management, receivership, liquidation, and enforcement of security. She has acted for various stakeholders, such as creditors, debtors, insolvency practitioners, regulators, and investors. Some of her notable cases include the restructuring of Hyflux Ltd, the liquidation of MF Global Singapore Pte Ltd, the judicial management of Swiber Holdings Ltd, and the scheme of arrangement of Ezra Holdings Ltd.
Claudia also has a strong track record in banking and finance transactions, such as syndicated loans, project finance, trade finance, asset finance, and Islamic finance. She has advised both lenders and borrowers on domestic and regional deals across various sectors, such as energy, infrastructure, real estate, and healthcare. She has also handled commercial disputes arising from banking and finance matters, such as loan defaults, fraud, misrepresentation, breach of contract, and negligence.
In addition to her legal practice, Claudia is also actively involved in the legal community and the society at large. She is a member of the Insolvency Practitioners Association of Singapore (IPAS), the Law Society of Singapore's Insolvency Practice Committee, and the Singapore Academy of Law's Insolvency Law Review Committee. She is also a contributor to various publications on restructuring and insolvency law, such as the Singapore Law Gazette, the INSOL World Journal, and the Asian Business Law Journal. She is also a pro bono volunteer for the Law Society's Criminal Legal Aid Scheme (CLAS) and a mentor for young lawyers.
Claudia is not only a successful lawyer but also a talented artist. She has a passion for painting and drawing since she was young. She often shares her artworks on her TikTok account, where she has amassed over 100k followers. She likes to create colorful and whimsical illustrations of animals, plants, landscapes, and characters. She also takes requests from her fans and draws them in her unique style. She says that art is a way for her to express herself and relax after a long day at work.
Claudia Khoo is a rising star in Singapore's legal scene who has achieved remarkable feats in her career and personal life. She is an inspiration for many aspiring lawyers and artists who want to pursue their passions and make a difference in the world.
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